Once Jack the Ripper’s stomping ground, known for its seedy underbelly and silk weavers, Shoreditch has slowly morphed into one of London‘s most creative neighbourhoods over the past couple of decades and the best hotels in Shoreditch are a reflection of that. Today, Victorian townhouses sit squeezed between industrial warehouses, housing everything from independent boutiques to world-class restaurants and vibey Shoreditch hotels: add in the weekend markets of Brick Lane and Spitalfields, some of the city’s best coffee shops, and a buzzy nightlife scene, and it’s no surprise that it’s become one of London’s most interesting corners. In recent years, the City’s financial gloss has added yet another layer – you’ll find finance and tech bros strutting the streets close to Bishopsgate and Silicon Roundabout – but beneath the surface, there’s still a familiar grit and edge to the area.
When it comes to bedding down, design-led boutiques reign supreme: expect a mix of heritage stays tucked inside historic townhouses and design-led players riffing on the neighbourhood’s warehouse aesthetic. Below, born-and-raised Londoner and author of London Hotels Gina Jackson, rounds up the best places to stay in Shoreditch.
