The Best Hotels in Shoreditch for Every Traveller

This addition to the East London skyline is in a prominent spot just off Old Street. While the roundabout here has gained infamy for seemingly never completing its ongoing renovations, the hotel seems to pop up in no time at all. Embracing art from the area too, art’otel London Hoxton has designs and distinctive work from D*Face across the lobby, bar areas and the rooms. The ground floor cafe serves excellent dishes from breakfast into late evening with a bar on the floor above giving great views of this lively part of London. There are more additions promised, which will turn this into the perfect Shoreditch hangout, but its already one of the best hotels in London.

Highly functional, the Z Hotel Shoreditch ditches the frills in favour of a space where everything has a purpose. Beds double as storage, while walls are turned into hanging space and TVs can be found above the bed so you can catch up on your favourite show from under the duvet. Located just steps from Old Street Station, this is a wonderful budget option that lets you save your pennies for the myriad incredible restaurants nearby. Padella, for example, is just a five-minute walk away – you can thank us later.

Delivering a luxury boutique hotel experience since 2016, Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch flourishes on the site of an old courthouse where the notorious Kray twins once faced trial. With its quirky interior, the hotel retains some of the vestiges of the building’s former function: there’s the Judge & Jury fine-dining restaurant in what was previously a courtroom, or you can sip cocktails in one of five converted prison cells in the Jailhouse Bar.

Combining the grandeur of a Georgian mansion with the convenience of a modern luxury hotel, this eccentric addition to Shoreditch is perfect for those seeking to experience the quirkier side of London. Named after an 18th-century interiors writer and landscape designer, Batty Langley’s features wood-panelled walls, heavy drape curtains and antique four-poster beds. The bathrooms, complete with restored period fittings such as vintage copper showers and cast-iron roll-top baths, are worth the stay alone.

Industrial simplicity meets understated elegance at Nobu Shoreditch, where Japanese minimalism and craftsmanship can be witnessed first-hand. Overseen by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, the in-house restaurant plies visitors with a variety of delicacies such as lobster wasabi pepper. Explore nearby Brick Lane and the Barbican before relaxing at the Nobu Spa. Sophistication is the name of the game here, and it attracts the most discerning of visitors.

In stark contrast to today’s hipster-strewn Shoreditch, this five-star hotel began life as the Royal Mail head office. Aviary, its tropical-meets-1920s rooftop bar, sets the scene with lush green chairs and leaf-patterned cushions – an apt setting for botanical cocktails served from the gold-accented bar. Rooms mix white leather and neutral tones, brought to life with pops of atomic tangerine, while essentials come with luxurious twists: rain showers in marble bathrooms, award-winning Elemis toiletries, Nespresso machines and so on. There’s plenty more opportunity for pampering at the fully equipped gym and spa where you can take a dip in the dreamy topaz pool.

An eclectic, Andy Warhol-inspired lobby awaits you inside the uniform exterior of citizenM: think Pop Art pillows, kaleidoscopic art, black leather chesterfield sofas and shelves lined with colourful curiosities. Rooms are equally quirky, with retro bucket chairs and ambient lighting (perfect for cosy movie nights in front of the tablet-controlled TV). Downstairs, the canteen caters to every whim – help yourself to a classic English or continental breakfast, or unwind in the evening with a local craft beer. The central location means you are brilliantly poised to explore the treasures of Shoreditch – check out the dynamic variety of street art that has given the area its creative edge.

Straight out of 1990s Los Angeles, design-led Cuckooz puts a modern twist on Fresh Prince-style patterns with abstract confetti cabinets, paper plane-print cushions and polka-dot walls. Pastels and primary colours complement plant-filled rooms that range from standard to deluxe. A memorable stay is ensured with amenities like underfloor heating, plush Simba mattresses, Neom toiletries and a sleek Apple TV. Intent on making you feel at home in the city, the hotel also offers up some tasty welcome treats upon arrival, as well as neighbourhood guides so you can quickly familiarise yourself with the graffitied streets of nearby Shoreditch.

The cloud-brushing exterior of nhow London gives the illusion of a disjointed Rubik’s Cube, with an interior to match. Its cavernous lobby is a multicoloured manifestation of a child’s dream, with its rocketing Big Ben, Banksy-style artwork and Instagram-worthy neon signage. Upstairs, rooms are quintessentially British, paying homage to monarchs on the walls and lighting the intimate space with bulldog lamps. The hotel also offers Dilmah tea, in true English fashion. Enjoy far-reaching city views from the emerald haven of the velvet-floored penthouse, while families can spread out in the expansive suites. In the evening, treat yourself to a meat-free meal at the eco-conscious Bell & Whistle restaurant.

Sophisticated urban luxury is the name of the game in this brutalist 37-bedroom townhouse. French doors open onto a rustic open-plan reception area, with restaurant Cecconi’s in the back serving up delectable Italian dishes, such as wild mushroom pappardelle. On the upper floors, rooms are infused with elements of 1950s suburbia: bold upholstered armchairs and classic earthy tones blend with natural materials for a casual and cosy feel. Trendy vintage details also crop up in the form of Marshall radios and vanity tables – valuable assets when sprucing yourself up for a night out on the town.

With its winding wrought-iron staircase and copper touches, this restored Georgian townhouse epitomises the industrial aesthetic of Shoreditch. On-site restaurant Barboun, done out in beige tones with lush plants, creates an idyllic setting for Instagram-worthy breakfast dishes such as shakshuka. Rooms are styled in muted greys and salmon pinks; luxurious suites come with a Nespresso machine, marbled rain shower and minibar. You can work off that shakshuka using the state-of-the-art gym facilities, or stretch your legs with a stroll around the neighbourhood. If you’re feeling restless or parched, swing by the Book Club for an evening of ping-pong and cocktails.

Setting the tone with classic cinema-style signage over its front door, Boundary London lives up to its promise with an enchanting interior. The 20th-century-style rooms take inspiration from various designers and design movements, from bold geometric Bauhaus headboards and the natural palette of minimalist designer Terence Conran to the sprawling flora on the wallpaper of the expansive David Tang suite. Meanwhile, the rooftop is a dazzling wonderland canopied with a web of fairy lights. In winter, you can sink into the faux-fur lined seats for cheese fondue and a glass of their hot hazelnut-flavoured Snow Queen cocktail.

Among all the madness of Shoreditch, you’ll find Point A, a basic pit stop that’ll give you a good night’s sleep and have you raring to explore the neighbourhood. Stripped back to the essentials, the hotel has invested in what matters, such as Hypnos beds, power showers, smart TVs and super-fast Wi-Fi. Get up and head down to the breakfast bar in the morning, which serves a vast selection of cereals.

A city staple, this converted Victorian boozer and boutique hotel sits proudly on the corner of Commercial Street, the bustling nerve centre of Shoreditch. The five rooms blend industrial lighting with rugged wood shelves, sheepskin rugs and woven pouffes in modern prints, while further comfort can be found beneath the cascade of the rainfall showers. A greenhouse aesthetic dominates the bar downstairs, with huge windows that flood the space with natural light, ribbed-glass bar racks, chipped brick-and-plaster walls and hanging plants that nod to the building’s herbalist namesake. On the roof, try a signature seasonal cocktail amid a leafy labyrinth of plant life – backdropped by the glass-and-concrete cityscape.

When it opened in 2006 in a primarily industrial area, this spot wrote the rulebook on East London’s hotel scene. Its enormous lobby is still a favourite with local freelancers sipping coffee or cocktails while staring into their MacBooks, and the Chicago-inspired grill, complete with photo booth and scarlet banquettes, always has a convivial buzz. Bedrooms have parquet floors and wooden work/storage units concealing vintage Roberts radios. If value is high on your list, their shoebox rooms are very competitive for such a sleek finish.

The thing that separates The Corner from other budget chains is its sustainability credentials, and their Whitechapel outpost is no exception. They’ve installed solar panels and motion sensor LED lighting, plus banished single-use plastic. Striking artwork in cheerfully painted bedrooms comes from Café Art, a charity that supports homeless photographers throughout London. If you forgo housekeeping, you’ll be rewarded with a free tipple in the bar. Although Whitechapel is still a little rough around the edges, you’re moments from Aldgate East tube and just a 10-minute walk from the Square Mile.

This article is an updated version of a story created by Bianca Barratt. Additional reporting by Cassam Looch and Imogen Lepere.