Shoreditch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Colorful murals decorate the streets, restaurants serve up delicious global cuisine and markets offer antiques and vintage fashion in this buzzing neighborhood.

A creative, hip and youthful crowd meets in Shoreditch. This energetic East End district has witnessed many changes from its ancient origins. It was the location for one of England’s first theaters in 1576, a hub for the textile industry and a Victorian-era entertainment zone. Visit Shoreditch today for avant-garde galleries, markets, pop-up stores, mouthwatering cuisine and a revered nightlife scene.

Brick Lane, which stretches into neighboring Spitalfields, is a one-stop destination for antiques, fresh produce, kitsch wares and retro clothing. It’s especially lively at weekends for the Brick Lane Sunday Market. Browse for homeware, retro fashion, vinyl records and everything in between at weekday markets inside the old Truman Brewery. Mix shopping with culinary adventures at dozens of Bangladeshi and Indian restaurants.

Independent shops, dive bars, taprooms and traditional English pubs line the Great Eastern Street, Old Street and Shoreditch High Street triangle. Discover emerging music acts at the not-for-profit Village Underground. Shop for unique garments and feast on street food at BOXPARK Shoreditch, a pop-up mall set in refurbished shipping containers.

Contemporary and urban street art is the predominant theme of the area’s galleries. Peruse exhibitions at The Brick Lane Gallery, Hales Gallery and Pure Evil Gallery. See Banksy’s Designated Graffiti Area and Stefan Powers’s Lets Adore and Endure Each Other. St. Leonard’s Church, which is mentioned in the Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme, puts on rotating art exhibitions and live music recitals.

Enjoy picnics and excellent people-watching at leafy Hoxton Square. This 330-year-old square is a favorite hangout of everyone from flamboyantly dressed locals to suited city workers. For a change of scenery, Sunday’s Columbia Road Flower Market is a sensory overload of aromas and colors.

Shoreditch is easy to travel to by taking the train to Shoreditch High Street station and the underground to Old Street station. It’s about a 25-minute train ride from Leicester Square, in Central London. The neighborhood borders Hackney, Hoxton and Spitalfields.


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Our pick of the best Shoreditch Hotel Deals

Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
3.5 out of 5
8-10 Paul Street, London, England
The price is NZ$197 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$197
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Point A Hotel London Shoreditch
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
3.5 out of 5
13-15 Folgate Street, London, England
The price is NZ$214 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$214
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great access to a thriving area"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Point A Hotel London Liverpool Street
Hotel Saint
Hotel Saint
4 out of 5
9 Aldgate High Street, London, England
The price is NZ$297 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$297
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"Great two night stay. Hotel adjacent to the underground so getting around was simple. 10min walk to the Thames / Tower of London. Staff polite & profession Room and facilities met our expectations. I would happily recommended this hotel."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hotel Saint
One Hundred Shoreditch
One Hundred Shoreditch
4 out of 5
100 Shoreditch High Street, London, England
The price is NZ$392 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$392
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (669 reviews)
"Good beds. Didnt get my Good upgrades."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

One Hundred Shoreditch
Pan Pacific London
Pan Pacific London
5 out of 5
80 Houndsditch, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$873 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
NZ$873
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (752 reviews)
"Top hotel. Beautiful and quiet rooms, lovely pool and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Pan Pacific London
Montcalm Royal London House, London City
Montcalm Royal London House, London City
5 out of 5
22-25 Finsbury Square, London, England
The price is NZ$413 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$413
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Montcalm East - A Real Find In The City
"I was transferred to this location from a sister hotel due to a “technical” problem with my room. Despite feeling initially aggrieved, the welcome I received and the overall standard of the hotel soon extinguished any negativity. Great hotel and location for city business, reasonable cost , great ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Montcalm Royal London House, London City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Shoreditch

The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture

The City of London

4.5/5(80 area reviews)

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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

The City of London
Kings Cross St. Pancras showing interior views and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

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.

Covent Garden
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

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.

Bloomsbury
Carnaby Street which includes a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
Soho

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.

Soho


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