Where to Stay in East London
Discover the local hotels & rentals that come top of our to-stay list.
Whether you’re after small boutique charm or a buzzing city hotel, our guide to the best neighbourhood hotels in East London will help you pick the perfect place to suit every personality, budget and itinerary.
1. Hart Shoreditch
Where: 61-67 Great Eastern St, Hackney, EC2A 3HU
Why: A place to immerse yourself in East London heritage. Chic, minimalist bedrooms impress internally whilst its historic architecture and interior detailing pays homage to the area’s industrial roots. Truly located in the heart of Shoreditch, a short walk from the sights of Old Spitalfields Market, Columbia Road Flower Market, and Brick Lane or perfect starting point for a walking tour of the things the East is most famous for, food culture, graffiti art and of course Jack the Ripper.
Price range: From £158 per night
Instagram handle: @hartshoreditch
Website: www.hartshoreditch.com
2. One Hundred Shoreditch
Where: 100 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, E1 6JQ
Why: Recently opened, we love its beautifully designed, calming interiors which feel like the perfect escape from the buzz of Shoreditch just outside. Discover East London’s unexpected green city spaces with their brilliant ‘Green Spaces Walking Map’ or head up to their atmospheric rooftop bar and terrace for spectacular views across the city skyline. Cheers!
Price range: From £203 per night
Instagram handle: @onehundredshoreditch
Website: www.onehundredshoreditch.com
3. The Culpeper
Where: 40 Commercial St, E1 6LP
Why: A pub, but taken up a notch or three. With four floors spanning a restaurant, bedrooms, and a rooftop garden, we find it hard to imagine a soul unable to get a supremely cosy night’s sleep in the ever-so charming Culpeper.
Price range: From £140 per night
Instagram handle: @theculpeper
Website: www.theculpeper.com
4. Batty Langley’s
Where: 12 Folgate St, E1 6BX
Why: Immerse yourself in 18th century charm at this beautifully restored Georgian townhouse. Just a short amble from Liverpool Street Station, it’s ideal for those looking to step back in time to another era of London during the evenings, after absorbing the best of its contemporary attractions during waking hours.
Price range: From £242 per night
Instagram handle: @battylangleys
Website: www.battylangleys.com
5. Boundary London
Where: Redchurch Street
Why: Tucked into a quiet corner of trendy Redchurch Street, the Boundary Hotel pairs Terrance Conran designed, artistic interiors with neighbourhood charm. Watch the sunset from their rooftop bar or people watch the characters of East London over brunch in the Boundary Brasserie.
Price range: From £208 per night
Instagram handle: @boundaryldn
Website: www.boundary.london
6. The Buxton
Where: 42 Osborn St, London E1 6TD
Why: The Buxton’s rooftop garden, exclusively accessible to hotel guests, provides not only a 360° look across London, but also fresh produce for the pub downstairs. Above the hearty pub you’ll find minimalist rooms filled with bespoke furniture and hand-made decor, with each boasting book collections curated by local booksellers Libreria.
Price range: From £125 per night
Instagram handle: @thebuxtonlondon
Website: www.thebuxton.co.uk
7. Campania & Jones House
Where: Jones Dairy, 23 Ezra Street, London, E2 7RH
Why: Immerse yourself in life on one of East London’s most cherished streets, with a stay at this apartment, overlooking Columbia Road. This historic building, once home to a dairy, now houses a beautiful two bedroom apartment and Campania & Jones, one of the area’s best-loved restaurants. A characterful space in prime position for the street’s Sunday flower market.
Price range: From £300 per night
Instagram handle: @campaniaandjones
Website: www.campaniaandjoneshouse.com
8. The Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
Where: Patriot Square, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9NF
Why: Housed in Bethnal Green’s old town hall, as the name suggests, and featured in films including ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ this elegant establishment comes complete with a sleek swimming pool and fitness centre, individually designed rooms and incredible restaurants. Enjoy a cocktail in the Silk Weavers bar before dining at Da Terra or Elis Restaurant, both boasting two Michelin stars with very good reason.
Price range: From £300 per night
Instagram handle: @townhallhotel
Website: www.townhallhotel.com
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