Barking

Travel Guide

The Tower Bridge at night with illuminated blue lights, a river in the foreground, and a city skyline in the background.
A nighttime cityscape with a prominent illuminated bridge and a river.
A multi-story residential building with yellow and beige facades, surrounded by other buildings.
A church with a tall steeple and a clock, surrounded by lush green trees and a grassy area with a bench.
A church with a tall steeple and a modern glass building nearby.

Where to stay in Barking

Find the best Barking areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone church with a tall tower and arched windows, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones.
Photo by Richard Rogerson
Open Photo by Richard Rogerson

Abbey

While you're in Abbey, take in top sights like Abbey Leisure Centre and jump on the metro at Barking L.T. Station to see more of the city.

A river with boats, trees, and buildings along the banks.

Thames

While you're in Thames, take in top sights like River Thames and jump on the metro at Barking Riverside Station to see more of the city.

The Tower Bridge in London, with its two towers and bascules.

Gascoigne

While there might not be top attractions in Gascoigne, you can explore the larger area and discover places like East Ham Leisure Centre and Docklands Equestrian Centre.

An empty church interior with purple pews, a wooden altar, and a cross on the wall.
Photo by John Salmon
Open Photo by John Salmon

Longbridge

Even though there aren't top sights in Longbridge, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like The Hospital Chapel of St Mary & St Thomas. Jump on the metro at Upney Underground Station to see more of the city.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is RM793 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM793
RM951 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,410 reviews)
"This was my first time staying at The Strand Palace and I loved it! The hotel is beautiful, clean and in a great location. Our room was excellent, the bed was comfy, the coffee machine was a nice touch and I love Rituals toiletries. The shutters on the windows are perfect to block out noise and light. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is RM365 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM365
RM438 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
"Everything was very clean. I liked the vibe of the place. The only complaint is that the soap was empty in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is RM1,087 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM1,087
RM1,304 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,988 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and central especially with the ease to getting public transportation. It's a very busy hotel .. lots of guests and in a very touristy area. It"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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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 The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (827 reviews)
"Very comfortable and clean room ! Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Rockwell East
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! (3,891 reviews)
"My experience was disappointing. Four months later I receive a letter from a collections agency legal department stating that I owe the hotel €80. Upon receiving the collections letter I immediately reached out to the hotel and Vanessa, Senior Receptionist, handed the situation. She said I left and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Stay near popular Barking attractions

Abbey Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Abbey Leisure Centre during your stay in Barking.
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Things to do

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

RM98
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

RM133
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from Central London

Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London

RM537
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter from Central London
Kensington Palace Tickets

Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets

RM134
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

RM249
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

RM174
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
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Two red double-decker buses on a city street with historic buildings in the background.

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