City Lodge Shadwell, near the Tower of London and Brick Lane, offers a cozy retreat with a grocery/convenience store on site. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy self-serve breakfast options. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
City Lodge Shadwell offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Tower of London and Brick Lane. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Tower Bridge and Thames River are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Shadwell DLR Station is 6 minutes and Whitechapel Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
3 bathrooms
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-in between 11:30 PM and 2:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
City Lodge Shadwell London
City Lodge Shadwell Bed & breakfast
City Lodge Shadwell Bed & breakfast London
Frequently asked questions
Does City Lodge Shadwell offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, City Lodge Shadwell does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at City Lodge Shadwell?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at City Lodge Shadwell?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at City Lodge Shadwell.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City Lodge Shadwell?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around City Lodge Shadwell like?
City Lodge Shadwell is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Tower Hamlets, a short 6-minute walk from Shadwell DLR Station and 15 minutes' walk from Tower of London.
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City Lodge Shadwell Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Mycket trevlig personal som var hjälpsam. Skicket var dock i den lägre klassen
Christian
Christian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Good
The hotel met our needs. It's well located and good value for money.
Marcio
Marcio, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Great place 👍 great price 👍great staff 👍
Elouise
Elouise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
All good
The staff were friendly and helpful- the room was comfortable and clean as was the separate shower. It ticked the box for a low cost basic overnight stay
Garry
Garry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Nice stay
Very good stay at Lodge Shadwell and very friendly staff !
Guillaume
Guillaume, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 27, 2025
Hotel bom custo benefício. Quartos barulhentos.
Marcio
Marcio, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
The room was quite large with a TV and a very comfortable bed. There is a communal kitchen with tea and coffee. I felt very safe there. On the bad side people were coming in at midnight and were closing doors noisily. There was another floor above and I was woken by the person in that room walking about, so I got little sleep. But it was OK for 1 night.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Recommended
Great value for money, easy check in and had everything I needed for a short stay in London. Highly recommend
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
Good value for money - staff were great
Was budget but happy with the price I paid
Staff were friendly
Property was hard to find
Melvin
Melvin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
Good short stay, clean comfortable rooms, shared facilities were clean, good value for the price.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2023
Nice and cheap guest house. Kept clean and tidy and decent facilities for the price point.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Staff was very polite and nice. Room was very clean and comfortable. Food options in the area are great!
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?, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2024
One night stay
The check in ia until 11pm
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2024
Great value
Comfy room and a lot cheaper than anywhere else in London for a private room. Staff were very friendly as well
George
George, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 14, 2025
as per price ,it was ok but the room heating should be better, it was very cold even though the heating was on!
Shahi
Shahi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2024
Very good man on the desk, honest and hardworking had a really good night thanks to him, forgot his name but thanks to him
Malachi
Malachi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Basic
Very basic for the price. Reception staff friendly.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2024
Nice for solo budget hotel
Perfect location, smart small hotel all you need if on budget and travelling alone. Staff were helpful and helped with cases up stairs
sarah
sarah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2022
Excellent location (very close to central London) and room interior was intact as picture. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Complementary coffee was a plus.
Shahidullah
2/10 Poor
Aug 20, 2025
Skip this place for sure
We were lucky to get into this place on the first day. It took us half an hour walking around just to find it. It’s a small glass door right next to a market. The door was locked. The phone number listed wasn’t able to guide us to where it is and said someone would call us in the morning. What were we supposed to do for that night? We got lucky and one of the “staff” walked by and saw us and let us in.
This is basically a hostel with separate rooms. There is one shared kitchen for all floors and one shared bathroom per floor. I have dietary restrictions so I got it for the kitchen but when I asked for a pan so I could cook my chicken they said I couldn’t cook anything because of the smell. When I asked about laundry at 7:00 pm they said it would have to wait until morning because people may be sleeping and the machine is loud. I booked it for a week before I knew and we only stayed 2 nights and had to blow money on other hotels. It’s close to the Tower of London but otherwise not in a very pretty or interesting neighborhood. No way this place has an average score of 7 unless their friends are leaving the reviews.
The staff was nice enough though they barely spoke English and walked around in sweats and a t shirt. Not really a professional hotel. Like I said, should be listed as a hostel and not a great one at that.
Cameron
Cameron, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 17, 2025
Leider nicht ganz so zufrieden, da ich für das Geld schon mehr erwartet habe. Leider war der Gesamteindruck dann eher negativ.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 1, 2024
Det var ikke som på billedet og langt fra alting. Ubehageligt kvarter og skumle udlejer samt skummelt bed and breakfeat
tina brit
tina brit, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2023
Good place for short stays.
Friendly staff. Comfy and clean rooms.
Good choice for a night or two stay.
Slightly tricky to find as it is a single door next to the shop next to it.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2022
Loved every bit of my Stay
Excellent customer service by Mr Shaon and nice Terrace for smoking. Comfy bed.
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 9, 2023
Staff are very nice and helpful, room are clean but nothing special, but bathroom with toilets for few rooms and its cleaned are no acceptable