Barking

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Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday
Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday
Historic All Hallows-by-the-Tower or St. Mary the Virgin or All Hallows Barking - an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street in City of London.
Barking
Town Square and Arboretum A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square. RIBA Award Winner, 2011. Architects: AHMM and Muf. Date: 2007. Nearest Station: Barking.
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is €169 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€169
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,944 reviews)
The Strand Palace is in an excellent location within walking distance of the National Gallery, St.Paul's Cathedral, the West End theaters, etc. The room was lovely with all the amenities one could hope for, including a Keurig machine for early morning coffee. The staff was so friendly and helpful ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is €142 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€142
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,398 reviews)
Thermostat did not work, phone did not work, bath was quite cold with curtains constantly blowing into you. Very disappointed

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is €102 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€102
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (97 reviews)
The staff was the highlight of the stay. Very personable and hospitable. The first day of my stay there was no hot water due to a fire alarm being tripped the day before. I appreciated the quick response and explanation. It was out of their hands. Room was very clean. Definitely snug as I booked ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Drey
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (621 reviews)
Well-equipped kitchen, nice common areas and new, fully functional appliances. Easily accessible by the tube, about 30 minutes from central London. Great value for money!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (800 reviews)
Very good serviced apartments. Big rooms.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Rockwell East
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,838 reviews)
Excellent room, facilities and with exactly the configuration requested.Top Marks!!

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Popular places to visit

Hyde Park which includes a pond, a park and a city

Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,861 reviews)

Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.

Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace showing heritage architecture, a castle and a city

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge showing heritage architecture, a bridge and night scenes

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(1,137 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

Tower Bridge
O2 Arena showing modern architecture

O2 Arena

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

O2 Arena
Big Ben showing a city, a monument and a river or creek

Big Ben

4/5(1,061 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
Piccadilly Circus featuring street scenes, signage and heritage architecture

Piccadilly Circus

4/5(1,953 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic intersection is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

Piccadilly Circus

Things to do

London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

€56
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

€37
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

€28
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise

Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade

€118
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

€302
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach

€62
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
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Reviews of Barking

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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Shady town full of crime

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

love barking.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Was ok

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to tube station and plenty of food places about.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Will visit it again

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Hotel was great but just wouldn’t go back to barking again the town centre after the market was a mess people around the centre I felt that I wouldn’t approach didn’t seem like a nice area but the hotel it’s self and the staff were great

Piccadilly Circus featuring a city, city views and street scenes

London

London, England, UK - September 04, 2022: Tower of St Margaret's Parish Church Barking Abbey. London Borough of barking and Dagenham GB UK

Dagenham

Ilford East London Aerial drone view high angle

Ilford

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