Canary Wharf

London
Canary Wharf - Docklands showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city
Wander around London’s financial district in the scenic docklands with the tallest skyscrapers in the city. They are home to some of the world’s biggest companies.

Canary Wharf is the main business district in London. It features skyscrapers housing some of the largest companies in the world dotted around the picturesque docks of the River Thames. The area comprises about 14 million square feet (1.3 million square meters) of office space in the towers where more than 105,000 people work. The buildings cater for the needs of workers with shopping centers full of restaurants, cafés and stores.

Gaze up at One Canada Square, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. It stands at 771 feet (235 meters) tall and was completed in 1991. At that time, it was the highest skyscraper in the United Kingdom. Banks, newspapers and many other companies have offices here. Browse the shops and restaurants at the base of the building.

Walk around the main plaza, where there are cafés with outdoor seating spilling out into the square. Dine at one of the restaurants in Cabot Square. Admire the elegant water fountain in the center.

Have a picnic by the docklands. Although the area is renowned for its urban and commercial atmosphere, there are green plazas and charming canals.

The wharf was one of the busiest docks in the world at the turn of the 19th century. After the decline of the port industry in the 1980s, it was closed. Today’s business district was built in the 1990s.

Canary Wharf is situated in the West India Docks region of Tower Hamlets in east London. Due to its economic importance, there are transportation links from all over the city to the financial district. Take the London Underground to Canary Wharf Station, a giant transportation hub on the Jubilee Line. You can also catch the Docklands Light Railway system. For a more scenic route, take a boat to the Canary Wharf Pier along the River Thames.


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Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
3.5 out of 5
Marsh Wall, London, England
The price is €69 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€69
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (1,732 reviews)
Amazing
"Amazing staff, the receptionist was especially lovely. Service was fantastic. Room was huge. Very good value for money. Would definitley stay here again.thank you for helping to make the trip a wonderful experience."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Britannia The International Hotel London, Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
15 Water Street, London, England
The price is €119 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€119
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,302 reviews)
"A true gem that we stumbled on by chance. Friendly and helpful staff. Relaxed restaurant with a great breakfast buffet. Good security. Room was clean and warm. A bit small by North American standards but so was the price. Some good restaurants nearby, and close to the underground. Would be my first ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

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ARK Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
The price is €112 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€112
per night
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

ARK Canary Wharf
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
3 out of 5
1B Hertsmere Road West, London, England
The price is €105 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€105
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a flat-screen TV. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Price, location and service all excellent
"The hotel is extremely well-located, clean, modern and good value. The staff were really helpful and the only real negative I can think of is the size of the room."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
4 out of 5
15 Westferry Rd, London, England
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The price is €156 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€156
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
Just a great place to stay!
"Great accommodation, more than your usual hotel room. I have stayed multiple times over the years and always had great service from the reception staff. Highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

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Hilton London Canary Wharf
Hilton London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
South Quay, Marsh Wall, London, England
The price is €162 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€162
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Great staff quality service"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

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