Wapping Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
St Katherine's Dock
Explore the waterfront in London with a trip to St Katherine's Dock. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Chinatown
Authentic Asian cuisine, quaint teahouses, lively bars and animated festivities of the Chinese New Year await in this district in central London.
Wilton's Music Hall
Get tickets for a show at Wilton's Music Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Jack The Ripper Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jack The Ripper Museum during your travels in London. Amble around this romantic area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
St George's Town Hall
St George's Town Hall is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
St George in the East
You can learn about the history of London with a trip to St George in the East. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
Top hotels in Wapping
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel
Charged £25 at reception, said it would be refunded on check out but still hasn’t been refunds back!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Missing a juqqizi
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Amazing location! Literally sleeping next to the Theatre in Piccadilly!!! 😊. We booked the hotel to watch Les Mis which was absolutely incredible if you are thinking about a theatre trip. Easy check in. There was staff there to help with any hiccups. Friendly staff. Clean entrance with a few seats ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Staff was great, room service was great. Management of the service at the Piano bar left much to be desired on a busy night; however outside of that experience no complaints. Excellent service, i will return.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
The theirs bed (not requested) was awkwardly placed I kicked it nearly every time. The Beds and duvets were too short.. and too narrow… I needed two duvets to cover my body. I am 6’ not 7’! I did not like being charged a Service Charge after ordering food in the Green Bar This is not acceptable practice. ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wapping
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.
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.
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.
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.
London City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
