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
Enjoy views of the boats in this dockland area while visiting one of the tallest structures in the U.K.’s capital city.
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.
Museum of London Docklands
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of London Docklands, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets
Top hotels in Docklands
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Great location for the O2, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Limehouse Library Hotel
great hotel ideal location and great location
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
ARK Canary Wharf
Room was tidy. Not clean. Marks on surfaces. Smelt horrible. Hallway smelt foul. WiFi was good. Staff were staff. They were efficient but there was definitely not service with a smile
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Aloft London Excel
Great hotel for the Excel Centre, perfect for any business travelers that are doing an exhibition at the Excel. Decent pool, steam room, sauna, and the rooms were nice. Cleaning staff actually cleaned the rooms everyday and the staff were nice.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Nice room & helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport
Easy walking distance from London City Airport, and excellent customer service. I really enjoyed dinner in the restaurant, the comfortable exceptionally well designed room, breakfast buffet, and noon checkout. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 3 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.
