Canary Wharf

London
Canary Wharf showing central business district, a bridge and a city
Canary Wharf showing a high rise building, a city and modern architecture
Canary Wharf featuring a city and a fountain
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf featuring a bridge, a river or creek 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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Top hotels in Canary Wharf

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 RM278 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM278
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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 (1,983 reviews)
Birthday trip
"Hotel is a little tired, but can't fault the cleanliness. Breakfast quality was only to a good standard, but staff were excellent, efficient and courteous."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 RM510 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM510
RM612 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! (1,884 reviews)
Great stay.
"It was a lovely stay, really enjoyed it. The view of the building site however was a little sad, but this wasn’t to be helped. Had a great weekend and the bed was comfy, room service was good."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Tribe London Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
The price is RM547 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
RM547
RM657 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,234 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 RM396 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
RM396
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Kettle in room would be benefcial"

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
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 RM685 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
RM685
RM822 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Really very good at a decent price. The coffee and tea facilities left a little to be desired in the room. Measly amount of milk and coffee machine hard to use. Most places provide a free biscuit or two but not here. Staff seemed a bit muddled at times in the bar. And on a quiet Wednesday evening ..."

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel
Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel
4 out of 5
40 Marsh Wall, London, England
The price is RM731 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
RM731
RM878 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The receptionest was extremly kind it was a lovely stay the brekfast is very good but really packed and understaffed"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Novotel London Canary Wharf Hotel
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