Canary Wharf

London

Canary Wharf which includes central business district, a city and a river or creek
Canary Wharf featuring a city, modern architecture and a skyscraper
Canary Wharf showing a fountain and a city
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf showing a city, a river or creek and a bridge
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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Top hotels in 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 P3,420 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P3,420
P4,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and climate control. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
"Decent hotel overall, however no tea and coffee making facilities and a lack of breakfast options let's this place down."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
Tribe London Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
15 Water Street, London, England
The price is P5,877 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P5,877
P7,053 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,108 reviews)
"Positive experience clean & great customer service. With walking distance to amenities and the tube. Great location."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Tribe London Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane, London, England
The price is P7,451 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,451
P8,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Great stay, the family enjoyed their studios.
"Superb new offering in Canary Wharf. Beautifully presented and a really great stay. Liked the common areas with coffee making facilities."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
The International Hotel
The International Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Marsh Wall, London, England
The price is P3,521 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P3,521
P4,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,999 reviews)
"A great place to stay whilst working"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

The International Hotel
ARK Canary Wharf
ARK Canary Wharf
4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
The price is P4,652 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P4,652
P5,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,274 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay, Mohammed greeted us so kindly upon our arrival, the property was situated in a perfect location for commuting to the city, but had a suburban feel (great running), and the building itself is so nicely designed. Thanks for a great stay!"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

ARK 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 P8,712 per night from 5 May to 6 May
P8,712
P10,454 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Staff pleasant and helpful. Bar and restaurant stark and lacking in atmosphere"

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Canary Wharf East
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