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.

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is S$233 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$233
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! (4,942 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 S$212 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$212
8 Mar - 9 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! (9,424 reviews)
Entrance nice but rooms are shabby and in need of a refurb especially the bathrooms We booked too rooms and both were the same standard I also went to have a shower and the soap dispenser was even empty. Not the best sleep either as room was by the lift and could hear people having conversations ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Drey

The Drey

2 out of 5
1 Barkston Gardens London England
The price is S$152 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$152
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 featuring a pond, a city and a park

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 featuring heritage architecture, a city and a castle

Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,004 reviews)

The official residence of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the lavish home of the British monarchy for nearly two centuries.

Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge which includes a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Tower Bridge

4.5/5(1,137 reviews)

One of London’s most famous bridges, an icon of the city through the ages, situated right beside the historic Tower of London.

Tower Bridge
O2 Arena showing modern architecture

O2 Arena

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

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

Big Ben

4/5(1,061 reviews)

One of Britain’s treasured national symbols, home of the bells which can be heard ringing across the heart of the capital every 15 minutes.

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

Piccadilly Circus

4/5(1,953 reviews)

A dazzling London hub with its brightly lit advertising hoardings are a recognisable icon of the city known around the globe.

Piccadilly Circus

Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

S$62
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus

London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco

S$85
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

S$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

S$42
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

S$22
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise

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

S$179
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade
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Reviews of Barking

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1/5 - Terrible

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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

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