has anyone stayed in the docklands area of london and if
so is it convenient and safe
Posted by
Freedonia
16123 posts
The Docklands is a corporate/newly residential area of London. Very little for the toursit.
As a born and bred New Yorker, I can say the Docklands is nothing like Rockefeller Center. It's more akin to the financial district/Battery park area.
The Docklands to the central part of London (tourist areas) would be like staying in Brooklyn and then commuting to Midtown.
If you plan to stay out late, the tube (subways ) and DLR (tram) shut down just after midnight. Your choice then is either night buses or taxis.
Posted by
Madison, WI, USA
43 posts
If you are asking because of inexpensive lodging there, I would suggest you check out betterbidding.com for hints on how to take advantage of priceline Name Your Own Price, and getting Hotwire hotels identified.
You should easily be able to stay in Underground zone 1 (and inside edge of 2) for under $100/night. And I've seen postings of 5* Grosvenor House in Mayfair area being had for as little as $128/night (though usually $170. yes $, not GBP)
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
When, exactly, did they drag the Tower of London into the City?
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5813 posts
If you are visiting London as a tourist, I would not recommend staying in Docklands. Even through there is public transportation, it is not particularly convenient to the main tourist sites.
Posted by
Lake Oswego, Oregon
1327 posts
Labanna - I have stayed in the Docklands area and it was safe and not inconvenient.
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
"When, exactly, did they drag the Tower of London into the City?"
Hi again Ed - when it was built. For us "the City" is the original City of London aka the Square Mile.