Docklands Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
ExCeL Exhibition Centre
Catch an event at ExCeL Exhibition Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
One Canada Square
After visiting One Canada Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station
You can take time to visit IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station during your travels to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Crossrail Place Roof Garden, a lovely green space in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Trinity Buoy Wharf
Enjoy an outing to Trinity Buoy Wharf during your stay in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Docklands
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Good location for Canary Wharf, comfy beds.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Limehouse Library Hotel
Unique atmosphere, super friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
ARK Canary Wharf
The rooms are small, but that is reflected in the price. The area is extremely noisy with the nearby DLR. The rooms get very warm, with no control over temperature other than opening a window. Ergo noise. The beds are small doubles, so they don’t really work for couples. Staff all seem to have an ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Aloft London Excel
Fantastic staff - every person we met from Reception to maintenance were so helpful and professional. Great facilities and the perfect location for Excel.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
I have little good to say about my stay. It was during my birthday and I thaught it would be pleasant. Once I checked I was informed of last minute modifications. My double room was changed to disabled. The best thing about it was leaving it that night as there were hairs all over the bed and linen ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport
Comfortable room and friendly staff. It's an airport hotel so you can hear planes and trains from the room, but it didn't wake me up.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Docklands
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
