Ahh Hackney Wick – what a happy and fun way to spend an afternoon in London. And if you’re looking for a hotel near Hackney Wick – choose Kip!
From Kip Hotel, you simply need to walk 30 seconds to Hackney Central, hop on the Stratford train for 2 stops and you’ll find yourself in Hackney Wick! The whole journey should take around 5 minutes.
Alternatively, you can get to Hackney Wick from our hotel in about 20 minutes by bus. Or if it’s a nice day, you can do the journey on foot in about 30 minutes or even hire a bicycle and go for a scenic ride! Your choices are endless! Well, we gave you four but you know what we mean.
So what is there to do in Hackney Wick? Well to be honest, it’s a pretty cool place to visit.
You’ll find artist studios in former industrial spaces, quirky cafes, and creative eateries, with bars along the River Lee Navigation canal.
If you fancy taking in some local artwork then walking around Hackney Wick and snapping the local graffiti and street art might just be up your street. See what we did there?
The Here East business centre in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park also houses hip restaurants and startups, while Olympic sports venues nearby include the London Stadium, now home to West Ham United, and Lee Valley Velopark.
One of the most popular aspects of the area is the array of breweries to wet your whistle when you’re out and about. So if craft beer straight from the source is your thing, a hotel near Hackney Wick would be ideal!
There’s also so many places to line your stomach, you’re going to be spoilt for choice. And if you’re looking for a group activity, either with friends or colleagues, the newly opened Skeeters Axe Throwing is pretty epic.
So if that sounds right up your street and you’re looking for a hotel near Hackney Wick, then you’re sorted aren’t you!