Barking

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Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday
Melrose church and bench on quiet Sunday
Historic All Hallows-by-the-Tower or St. Mary the Virgin or All Hallows Barking - an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street in City of London.
Barking
Town Square and Arboretum

A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square.
RIBA Award Winner, 2011.
Architects: AHMM and Muf.
Date: 2007.
Nearest Station: Barking.
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is HK$918 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$918
HK$1,102 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,262 reviews)
Beautiful view

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is HK$923 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$923
HK$1,107 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,021 reviews)
Stayed in a superior twin room on the 5th floor, which was clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower (important because I have mobility issues). It was on the small side but not cramped. The decor seemed to be fairly new and in good shape, of a dark gray neutral sort. Staff on check-in were friendly, ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Royal National Hotel
The Royal Horseguards, London

The Royal Horseguards, London

4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court London England
The price is HK$1,438 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$1,438
HK$1,725 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews)
room was lovely comfy and very clean and tidu

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

The Royal Horseguards, London
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.
Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London

4 out of 5
94-99 High Holborn London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,236 reviews)
excellent staff, great room size with apartment style ame

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,752 reviews)
Very clean room, staff excellent!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this 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 Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
Modern Facility, Friendly Staff. Fantastic Location

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
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 Barking

3.2
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
5
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
5
4 - Good 21%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 29%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 8%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Shady town full of crime

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

love barking.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Was ok

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Close to tube station and plenty of food places about.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Will visit it again

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Hotel was great but just wouldn’t go back to barking again the town centre after the market was a mess people around the centre I felt that I wouldn’t approach didn’t seem like a nice area but the hotel it’s self and the staff were great

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