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

The International Hotel

The International Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Marsh Wall, London, England
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in ...
6.4/10 (1,990 reviews)
"Good environment"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

The International Hotel
ARK Canary Wharf

ARK Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
20 Crossharbour Plaza, London, England
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The price is P4,838 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P4,838
P5,806 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,364 reviews)
"it’s my second stay and it was really good"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

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 P5,857 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P5,857
P7,028 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,183 reviews)
"Great location and nice revovated property"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Point A Hotel - London, Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane, London, England
The price is P7,997 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,997
P9,596 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
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"Rooms are small but very clean and have everything you need. Communal area great addition and lovely area especially good for o2 or excel. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Limehouse Library Hotel

Limehouse Library Hotel

4.5 out of 5
638 Commercial Rd, London, England
The price is P7,523 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P7,523
P9,028 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (771 reviews)
"This boutique hotel has a lot of cute trinkets, unique paintings, and thoughtful design touches that gave it a lot of character. It definitely has a warm, artistic vibe that stands out from typical chain hotels. My room was located on the 4th floor, but be aware that the elevator only goes up to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Limehouse Library Hotel
Tribe London Canary Wharf

Tribe London Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
15 Water Street, London, England
The price is P5,981 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,981
P7,177 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,293 reviews)
"It was a nice property overall and in a great area. The rooms were kind of small, no fridge, no microwave, and no gym (20 quid for a day pass). Rooms were cleaned daily, new sheets and towels daily, nice staff at the front desk, great safe location."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Tribe London Canary Wharf
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