Thistle Barbican Shoreditch
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Thistle Barbican Shoreditch
Providing 463 rooms, the 3-star Thistle Barbican Shoreditch London hotel is situated nearly a 5-minute drive from River Fleet. Located not very far from the British contemporary art Victoria Miro, the hotel boasts British cuisine served at the onsite à la carte restaurant.
Nearly a 10-minute ride from Tate Modern, the accommodation is also nearly a 10-minute ride from Coca-Cola London Eye. The Islington district of London, where this London hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Tower Bridge, which is 3.2 km away. Sky Garden is nearly a 25-minute walk away, and Old Street is within walking distance of the property. For those travelling from afar, London City airport is 23 minutes' drive away.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a minibar fridge. These rooms also have marble flooring. The rooms also face the street.
Guests are invited to the on-site Thistle Barbican restaurant to indulge in culinary delights. There is a restaurant serving Vietnamese food only 200 metres away.
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Amenities
Main Features
- Internet
- 24-hour services
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness/Gym
- Spa and relaxation
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- No Smoking
Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric kettle
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
- Buffet breakfast
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Exercise gym
- Fitness studio
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry
- Wake up service
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Bath/ Shower
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- Paid films
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Carpeted floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- All children under the age of 3 may stay for free in an extra bed.
- Older children/adults may stay at the price of GBP 30 per person per night in an extra bed.
- All children under the age of 17 may stay for free in an extra bed.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- Bank of England Museum (1.6 km)
- Tower Of London (2.5 km)
- Farringdon (900 m)
- Theatre Museum (2.3 km)
- Toffee Park Adventure Playground (150 m)
- Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art (350 m)
- Bloomsbury (2.1 km)
- Clerkenwell (550 m)
- London Bridge (2.2 km)
Airports
- London City (13 km)
Train stations
- Old Street Station (700 m)
Reviews
Graeme
2023-12-20
The morning breakfast was delicious with English or continental food, a continental style option and veggies. Stayed in practical standard room with balloons.
Scott
2023-10-28
The restaurant here was lovely for dinner, we both ordered excellent dishes. It was modern and had a decent view of the marina. Its location close to Spa Experience Old Street was great and lovely.
Julian
2023-09-22
The hotel offers good and decent location close to Theatres, Royal Festival Hall, river & Waterloo, a resturant near by and Farringdon. And it's by River Fleet.
Views are awful.
James
2023-08-22
A nice size units with simple things done right and very professional staff.
Depressing views; tasteless breakfast.
Frederick
2023-07-19
A nice size units with TV, the bedroom and a free mini bar.
Wi-Fi was bad.
Teddy
2023-07-17
Extremely convenient and beautifully appointed place with top-class employees on Reception Desk. What an excellent and ideal location in Barbican London close to the Brewery! Fresh bread, cereals, fruit, and pastries for breakfast.
John
2023-07-15
Hot breakfast for a continental style option, top-class staff. Well-equipped unit with great views.
Lewis
2023-07-05
Clean functional accommodation with magnificent location to nearest tube station which is Old Street station and amazing friendly staff.
Breakfast tasteless.
Danny
2023-07-04
This was a reasonable location near to Holborn and central London. The breakfast was good hot: slices of fresh bread, cereal, fruit and pastries were pleasant. The pool was clean and I had complimentary drinks in the pool bar.
Edward
2023-07-04
The restaurant was clean for dinner at a local restaurant, I tried appetising dishes. It was stocked, with climate control, a lounge, and a safe.
Grant
2023-06-21
Reasonable location glad to get somewhere to stay after 3 hours on trains with views of the marina. Very clean bed in the suite, plus climate control, a lounge area, and a safe box.
Oliver
2023-06-10
The room was extremely pleasant and air-conditioned, and we were provided with a nice view and comfy bed plus good Wi-Fi.
Edwin
2023-06-09
The rooms were beautifully maintained, top quality, and had an air conditioner, a lounge, and WiFi. The hotel was in an incredible location, central to London's tourist hotspots.
Jonathan
2023-06-08
The breakfast was hot and delicious, reasonably priced and for my plant based diet. The double room was stocked and top quality with great views.
John
2023-06-08
The place was clean and stuff where extremely polite, I appreciated great location. I was happy, the standard double room I booked came with the bath, air con, hair dryer. The restaurant had warm food.
Raymond
2023-04-26
Excellent friendly staff, terrific services, and fantastic location short walk to hill from there, Centre of London amenities, and the international train station. Plenty of food at breakfast, such as coffee, breads, cereal, fruit and pastries.
Jordan
2023-04-23
The restaurant was lovely for dinner here, I had excellent dishes. I had an exceptionally comfortable bed, and coffee facilities, heating, and an iron. The location was magnificent, the room was en suite and modern.
David
2023-04-20
It had central location close to Spa Experience Old Street. It took us 28 minutes to drive to this modern accommodation from the airport.
John
2023-03-10
Lots of food at the breakfast, including fresh bread, bangers, fruit and pastries. Magnificent and ideal location in London, near the local transport, Theatres and the Aqua Shard. Plus, walking distance to a local authority museum.
Simon
2023-03-06
Possibly the best and JUST PERFECT stay for a business trip. Sensational, superb breakfast for my plant based diet.
Peter
2023-02-16
They served fresh pastries, fruit, fresh bread and bangers. I loved the very central location and the room was spotless and cheap.
Edward
2023-02-12
It had stunning location very close to Arcade.
John
2023-02-10
The location was stunning and decent, near to tube or bus station, the restaurant, and London and easily accessible. Met easygoing and smart staff with prompt friendly polite service.
Its breakfast should have been included.
Joshua
2023-02-05
The place was relaxing and functional and the staff were extremely polite, the location was ideal very close to get to all the museums. The breakfast was hot, consisted of fresh bread, bangers, fruit and pastries. The service was friendly.
George
2023-02-05
Great and easy location, attentive service, overall clean place. We stay in standard room quite often, it is modern and practical. The restaurant is huge for dinner.
Jimmy
2023-02-01
The place was sophisticated and clean. The staff were efficient and smart and the restaurant was good! I was upgraded to a high quality double room. The view of the marina was nice, loved it. All the services were excellent.
John
2023-01-30
Everything was modern, knowledgeable staff, lovely views of the marina. Fruit, cereals, breads and pastries provided for breakfast was incredible. The hotel was in an easy location just off London, the bars and the Barbican Centre. Loved our coffee with goodies at Goswell Road Coffee.
Alan
2023-01-04
The breakfast had something for everyone - cereal, pastries and bread.
Edward
2022-12-14
Cereals, pastries and breads for breakfast for my plant based diet. A very very nice area, peaceful and pleasant location near two bus stops, London and restaurant. Plus, 5 minutes drive from Covent Garden. The pool was lovely, comfortable to sit around.
Beds were a little hard.
William
2022-12-12
Double room I stayed at was neat with comfy bed. The breakfast food was savoury and included cereal, coffee, pastries and breads. The hotel was in a central setting by everything. Besides, it was near to Mainline tube station, nice area and a restaurant. The place was reasonably priced❤❤
Charles
2022-12-01
Overall had excellent stay on a business trip. We liked standard room provided with tea/coffee making facilities, separate shower cubicle, for example.
Paul
2022-11-29
The location is prime, 3 km from The Place.
Matthew
2022-11-13
An electric kettle, a personal safe and central heating available in the standard room. Breakfast for my plant based diet. Location not far from Shoreditch, transport links and nice area to get to places...
Brian
2022-11-10
It was in a central setting to get a breakfast at a cafe nearby. Plus it was max 15 mins walk to the lake. The breakfast had lots of food, including tasty cereals, pastries and fresh bread.
Rob
2022-10-31
Enchanting and clean place, absolutely fabulous view over the marina. Heated standard room, exceptionally comfortable beds. Unbeatable and easy location in the good area, very close to a metro, London and the tube.
Robert
2022-10-20
I liked double room for a decent size bath with glass 'curtain' or separate shower cubicle. I had cereals, pastries and fresh bread served in the restaurant. The personnel was efficient and attentive, doing their best to assist. The location was unbeatable and fab for walking around Victoria Miro.
David
2022-10-01
The staff was efficient and top-class, the room was cheap, reasonably priced. I found pastries, cereal and breads to be tasty!
Stephen
2022-09-20
Its location within a close distance from Docklands was fab and prime.
Juliet
2022-09-19
pleasant place to stay while in london. it was with a bathtub. the staff was welcoming and our experience was comfortable overall.
James
2022-09-18
The airport was 15 km away from here, pleasant location. I booked a room with a very comfy bed, a kettle, an individual safe and central heating. The breakfast had a huge variety of options, bread, cereals and pastries.
John
2022-09-13
Budget & cheap unit with storage too. Cereal, pastries and breads for breakfast in the restaurant.
Ernest
2022-08-31
Very good service, pleasant and caring staff. Budget and tidy units with a fridge, a bathroom, for example. Fab cereals, coffee, pastries and fresh bread at the restaurant for breakfast.
Andy
2022-08-26
The booked room was neat with comfy bed. Could use a kettle, an individual safe and central heating. The location was fab, you can visit Arcade by walking.
Lee
2022-08-21
Marvellous location, within walking distance of Blackheath. Cereal, pastries and slices of fresh bread served in the morning.
Doug
2022-08-10
There was plenty of food for breakfast, including coffee, slices of fresh bread, cereal and pastries. We loved the efficient and caring staff. Its location was peaceful and pleasant, in a restaurant, and in a really quiet area.
Jim
2020-01-28
Our hotel was close to tourist sites such as tower of london. This property is great value for money.
Frequently asked questions
- ❓Where is the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican located?The wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican is situated in the Islington district, approximately a 25-minute walk from St Paul's Anglican Cathedral.
- 🕌Which popular sights should we attend while staying in Thistle City Barbican?You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, placed 1.9 km away from Thistle City Barbican. Other sights that are worth your while are the 13.7-tonne Big Ben Bell (3.4 km) as well as the historic castle "Tower of London" (2.2 km).
- ✈What is the distance between the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London and London City airport?A 15-km distance separates the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London from the London City airport. It will take you a 23-minute drive to get there.
- 🚗Is parking available in the 3-star Thistle City Barbican?Yes, at the 3-star Thistle City Barbican you can leave your car in a parking.
- 🚎What transport stations are close to the hotel?The closest metro station to the hotel is Old Street (650 metres).
- ❓Are there any dining spots close to the London hotel?Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of British cuisine served in a la carte restaurant Thistle Barbican located at the London hotel.
- 🍹What are the best dining venues near the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London?For an evening meal near the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London, guests can go to Mediterraneo Ristorante restaurant placed within a 5-minute walk or Dodam Korea restaurant located 150 metres away from the property.
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the 3-star Thistle City Barbican?At the 3-star Thistle City Barbican guests are asked to check in at 15:00 and check out until 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
- 💵How much is the room at the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican?At the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican a room price starts at £82.
- 🚪What room types are offered in the hotel?At the hotel you can choose your room from the following options:
- Family King Room
- Executive Family Room
- Executive King Room
- Standard Queen Room
- Deluxe Twin Room
- Junior Suite
- Deluxe Room
- Standard Twin Room
- Deluxe Double Room
- Standard Room
- ❓What are the extra facilities in the rooms of the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican?All rooms of the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican feature a mini fridge bar , coffee and tea making facilities as well as a safe box and smoke detectors, some of them boast a work desk.
- ❓Does the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London offer free Wi-Fi?Yes, the wonderful 3-star Thistle City Barbican London offers Wi Fi for free.