Hackney Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
Hackney Empire
Enjoy a performance at Hackney Empire, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Geffrye Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Geffrye Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
London Fields
London Fields is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Copper Box Arena
Catch an event at Copper Box Arena during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Hoxton Square
After visiting Hoxton Square, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Broadway Market
During your visit to London, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Broadway Market. While in this vibrant area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hackney
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
Spotlessly clean. Lovely staff. Quite room. Good location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
One Hundred Shoreditch
The room was great but breakfast was not good enough. Good ingredients but poorly prepped.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Aethos London Shoreditch
Clean room and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
art'otel London Hoxton
Nice place
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Hoxton Shoreditch
Vibrant hotel. More of an upscale hostel than a 4 star hotel. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant/bar staff and service not great.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch
Always great product. Above and beyond moment for our family - asked front desk about premier league game tickets - how to purchase. Fod steps over and offers up his personal tickets. And rally’s a friend to give up his for a third ticket. Absolutely fantastic! And thanks again Fod!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hackney
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.
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.
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.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
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 Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
