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 acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
University of East London, Docklands Campus
Walk around the campus at University of East London, Docklands Campus during your visit to London. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London Big Ticket - London Eye, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE
Top hotels in Docklands
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
quiet, spotless, great staff, great neighbourhood.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
ARK Canary Wharf
The stay was wonderful and pool is amazing! Rooms aren’t as small as people make out to be and we got a classic studio!!! The POOL was unreal! I think only thing is for ur stay bring a mini fan haha as its very hot in the rooms at time but the window being opened helped too! Overall was very good ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Tribe London Canary Wharf
Clean room, nice breakfast
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Limehouse Library Hotel
Could have more staff in the restaurant and bar in the evening. We had an early meal but took a while for our drinks and food.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Point A London Canary Wharf
The check in experience was rough. Using the tablet and being sent to a different building to stay. I couldn’t get into my room until several attempts. The window began to fall apart as I was trying to open and close it. There was hair in the bed and in the bathroom. The toilet had problems flushing. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
Clean room. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 May 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 Thames River and Crossrail Place Roof Garden. 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 London Transport Museum 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.
