The best hotels in Shoreditch, London for 2026

art'otel and Hoxton: on paper, at least, a match made in heaven. Famously arty hotel chain meets famously arty London neighbourhood (well, if you lump Hoxton in with Shoreditch, which is fine by us). The brand posits its outposts as both hotels and art galleries, with your stay being a chance to encounter real pieces of art. Each location has its own ‘signature artist’, and art'otel Hoxton’s signature artist is D*Face (Dean Stockton), titan of English street art known for his chaotic, colourful, attention-demanding works. The rooms are sleek and comfortable, and there's even two original Banksys above the hotel doorway. Oooh la la.

Address: 1-3 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3DT

Price: From £145 per night

Closest transport: 15-minute walk from Liverpool Street

South Place Hotel might be officially in Moorgate. But, if you ignore the finance bros and signet rings in the nearby pubs and the official postcode, it is basically a Shoreditch haven. The hotel hosts art residencies throughout the year, showcasing work from the likes of Real Hackney Dave. The bedrooms also cater to a creative crowd, with bespoke pieces in each of the 80 rooms. The 5* touches come out in details like the vegan James Heely toiletries and then there's Michelin-starred seafood restaurant Angler, which offers a tasting menu with serious style. I mean, have you heard of anything more Shoreditch?

Address: 3 South Place, EC2M 2AF

Price: From £240 per night

Closest transport: Moorgate is a four-minute walk

Set in a former Victorian printworks, the Boundary Hotel is the perfect cross between the urban hangout and classic elegance. In other words, it's very cool. And if you prefer staying at smaller, more intimate venues, you're in luck. The hotel features 17 individually styled rooms max and has an on-site brasserie and a rooftop bar and grill that are perfect in the summer months. Don't skip the Sunday Roast either; it is one of the best in the city.

Address: 2-4 Boundary Street, E2 7DD

Price: Rooms start at £250

Closest transport: Shoreditch High Street is a two-minute walk

Clever design is the key here, with cheaper ‘shoebox’ through to ‘roomy’ rooms depending on your budget. There are rain showers and breakfast bags delivered up to your room on request, plus tea- and coffee-making facilities and wifi. The destination Hoxton Grill, open all day, serves American-style food, plus there’s a big lobby area with a covered outdoor courtyard. If you're here on business, the free printing and a daily phone call allowance to almost anywhere in the world will be your best friend.

Address: 81 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HU

Price: £170 per night

Closest transport: Liverpool Street is a 10-minute walk away

Once frequented by such London notables as Ronnie and Reggie Kray, these days you don’t need to be an East End gangster to gain access to this Grade II-listed courthouse. Its conversion to a grand hotel means that guests can enjoy its Baroque stylings and stunning marble-floored lobby, as well as spacious and classy rooms. Additional extras, also unavailable to crims, are the rooftop bar with city views, a screening room and two-lane bowling alley, cinema, plus a luxurious spa, heated pool and fitness centre.

Address: 335-337, Old Street, EC1V 9LL

Price: £293 per night

Closest transport: Liverpool Street Underground is a 16 min walk away.

Within stumbling distance of Redchurch Street’s boutiques and Shoreditch’s busiest restaurants, bars and clubs, this funky hotel is the epitome of affordable luxury. Rooms are non-fussy, while the huge lobby lounge favours snappy mismatched decor plus Vitra furniture. Food and drink is available 24 hours a day in the restaurant/cocktail bar, and plenty of free stuff – toiletries, films, wifi and the contents of your fridge – keeps guests happy. Breakfast is extra.

Address: 6 Holywell Ln, London EC2A 3ET

Price: Rooms start at £159

Closest transport: Shoreditch High Street is a three-minute walk away

In a converted office building just a five-minute walk from Hoxton Square, the Z offers small, simple rooms with hand-built beds and free wifi, plus complimentary toiletries and power showers in en suite bathrooms. Continental breakfast in the Z Café, including fresh croissants, fruit salad, smoked salmon and bacon rolls is extra, but includes unlimited coffee or tea. Complimentary cheese and wine evenings are a welcome bonus, as is the price; rooms start at £70. You can't get more cheap and cheerful than that can you?

Address: 136-144 City Road, EC1V 2RL

Price: Rooms start at £70

Closest transport: Moorgate is a nine-minute walk 

This plain but winning modern budget hotel is a short walk from Shoreditch High Street, and Hoxton and Shoreditch Overground stations, and with rooms from less than £100, is a real bargain for its location. Accommodation is clean and simple, rather than luxurious, with tea- and coffee-making facilities and free wifi. Reasonably sized bathrooms have power showers and complimentary toiletries, and a basic continental breakfast is included in the price. It can feel more ‘hostel’ than ‘hotel’ but, for the area, the price is pretty unbeatable.

Address: 1 Austin Street, E2 7NB

Price: Rooms start at £70

Closest transport: Old Street is a seven-minute walk

Part of the oh so exclusive Soho House empire, Shoreditch House offers 210 rooms, ranging from ‘tiny’ to ‘big’. Ebor Street rooms have the feel of an urban beach hut, with pastel-coloured tongue and groove, shutters and swing doors to the en suite showers. Others, on Club Row, are more like an apartment, with mid-century furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. Prices for non-members start from £250 per night and include access to nearby Shoreditch House members’ club, with its rooftop pool and state-of-the-art gym.

Address: Ebor Street, Shoreditch, E1 6AW

Price: From £170 per night

Closest transport: Shoreditch High Street is a two-minute walk away