What's Tower Hamlets like?
People go to Tower Hamlets to see popular places such as Tower of London, and to take in culture at top venues such as O2 Arena. Travellers like this romantic neighbourhood for its beautiful river views. ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Trafalgar Square are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
Where are the best places to stay in Tower Hamlets?
We have 1392 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Tower Hamlets:
The Buxton
3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace
Batty Langley's
City centre hotel with bar- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and indoor pool- Free WiFi • Fitness centre • Bar • Cafe • Central location
Tribe London Canary Wharf
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk
CitizenM Tower of London
4-star hotel with restaurant and bar- Free WiFi • 2 cafes • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the heart of London.
Flying to:
- Heathrow Airport (LHR), 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Tower Hamlets
- London (LCY-London City), 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tower Hamlets
- Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25.4 mi (40.9 km) from Tower Hamlets
Travelling to Tower Hamlets by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- London Limehouse Station
- Shadwell Station
- Wapping Overground Station
Getting to Tower Hamlets on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Limehouse DLR Station
- Westferry Station
- Stepney Green Underground Station
