Ilford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Ilford

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Valentines

While Valentines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Westfield Stratford City.

Valentines

Seven Kings

The restaurants and parks are just a few features travellers like about Seven Kings. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Fairlop Waters Country Park and Victoria Road Stadium are a few top places to visit.

Seven Kings
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Goodmayes

Goodmayes is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Ilford area, you might plan a trip to Fairlop Waters Country Park or Victoria Road Stadium.

Goodmayes
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Clementswood

While visiting Clementswood, you might make a stop by sights like Redbridge Museum and Cineworld London - Ilford.

Clementswood
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Hainault

When in Hainault and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fairlop Waters Country Park or Epping Forest and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grange Hill Underground Station or Hainault Underground Station.

Hainault

Loxford

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Loxford and surrounding area, you can visit O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Loxford
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is ฿3,276 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,276
฿3,931 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,251 reviews)
"Corridors are not generally clean but the foyer & rooms are spotless and inviting."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is ฿4,513 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,513
฿5,416 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,336 reviews)
"Loved the bar with a view. Great food"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is ฿6,086 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿6,086
฿7,303 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,451 reviews)
"Great location to stay. Easy walking distance to many restaurants and pubs."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane, London, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (441 reviews)
"Property is new and in great condition. Plenty of storage space in bedroom and bathroom, nice kitchen setup, comfortable bed. Only one tube stop from the O2 and like five stops from popular areas like Westminster or London Bridge via the Jubilee line. There is a really nice lounge on the top floor ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street, London, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (723 reviews)
A great short stay option
"My husband and I come to London each year for a shopping trip, and Rockwell East is now our favourite base. This was our second stay and it was just as good as the first! The accommodation is local to both Aldgate and Tower Bridge Tube stations. Our one-bedroom apartment was spotless, with a comfy ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Rockwell East
Native Bankside

Native Bankside

4 out of 5
1 and 2 Bear Gardens, London, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,159 reviews)
"Amazing hotel!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Native Bankside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ilford

3.3
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
12
5 - Excellent 10%
4 - Good
39
4 - Good 34%
3 - Okay
44
3 - Okay 38%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 8%
1 - Terrible
12
1 - Terrible 10%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy access to get around places such as Stratford Central London etc etc

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Reasonable enough area no major issues

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Big Town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Big town . Many places for shopping.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Not an area I would visit regularly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Convenient location, good transport links and accessibility

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