Canary Wharf

London
Canary Wharf showing central business district, a bridge 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 metres) 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 metres) 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 centre. 

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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Tribe London Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
15 Water Street, London, England
The price is RM562 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM562
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,862 reviews)
"Lonely stay thank you so much"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

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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 RM279 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM279
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (2,008 reviews)
First class
"In London for a concert, hotel was exactly what we needed in a location next to where we needed to be."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

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ARK Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
The price is RM496 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
RM496
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,227 reviews)
"Staff were really friendly and helpful, perfect location for the event we were attending and the room was clean and very nice to relax in after a day’s work."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

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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 RM378 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM378
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and climate control. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff nothing was too much trouble especially fouad. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
Cove Landmark Pinnacle
4 out of 5
15 Westferry Rd, London, England
The price is RM562 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM562
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (361 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place. We had a one-bedroom with interior balcony that served as an extra sitting room when our son was using the sofa bed. Kitchen well-stocked, beds comfortable, washer/dryer worked well. (There are user manuals online for every appliance.) Staff is lovely and there’s always ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
4 out of 5
5 Fairmont Avenue, Canary Wharf, London, England
The price is RM661 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
RM661
RM793 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
"Our stay was pleasant for a family of four. Room arrangement was perfect"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
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