The Old Ship

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Emirates Stadium

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Front of property
1 bedroom, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 bedroom, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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2 Sylvester Path, London, England, E8 1EN
  • Emirates Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tower of London
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Hackney stay.A stay at this Hackney inn places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Emirates Stadium and 6 miles (10 km) of Tower of London. The Shard and The British Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Emirates Stadium - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tower of London - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • O2 Arena - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • The Shard - 12 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • The British Museum - 13 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hackney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • London Fields Overground Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxters Court (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Temple of Hackney - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bánh Mì Hội-An - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship

4-star inn near Emirates Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Old Ship also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star London inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Ship offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Old Ship Inn
Old Ship Inn London
Old Ship London
The Old Ship Hotel London
The Old Ship Inn London
The Old Ship Inn
The Old Ship London
The Old Ship Inn London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Ship to the airport?

The Old Ship is 7.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Ship have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Ship.

Does The Old Ship offer free breakfast?

The Old Ship does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Ship?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Ship?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Old Ship have a pool?

The Old Ship does not have a pool.

Does The Old Ship have a restaurant?

The Old Ship is home to The Old Ship, which features British cuisine and light fare.

Does The Old Ship have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Old Ship to downtown London?

The Old Ship is 4.1 mi away from London.

The Old Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 209 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 1-night stay for event at the Hackney Empire

Really comfortable stay. We were there for an event at the Hackney Empire and it’s right next door, so great location. The food in the bar was lovely too. A few interesting characters on the way from the station to the hotel, so make sure you walk with someone and be careful at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel and the pub had great food and drinks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 1 night stay, central to al amenities, fabulous transport links. Pub and food on your doorstep or use room service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vineeta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a little get away in Hackney

Really lovely hotel with nice staff. Great location! Quiet as compared to being above the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Jolly Old Ship

Friendly and attentive staff, extremely cozy pub downstairs with great food. Have come back multiple times now, always a good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find

Great property. Very cute and comfortable room. Located in a lively neighborhood 5-10 minutes on foot from an Overground stop. Lots to do nearby. I sadly did not get a chance to go to the pub below the hotel, but it looked so cute. I stayed over a weekend and my room was a bit loud with the din of the pub…did not bother me but if you are a light sleeper, it might.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent stay but squeaky floorboards

We chose the Old Ship as we went to an event in Oslo. It was in a perfect location and had 24 hour room access after you had checked in. Upon arrival we went to our room and found it clean and better than more expensive hotels we have stayed in. The only problem was the squeaky floorboards which you would expect in a old building but it did make sleeping a little hard as you could hear everybody walking around. Apart from the squeaky floorboards, our stay was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Stay at The Old Ship, Hackney.

This is the second time we have stayed here and it is a good place for The Hackney Empire. We enjoyed our stay. Dinner is available on site but not breakfast. There are available places to have breakfast on the high street. There are no lifts in The Old Ship just stairs and there are two flights. The staff are very helpful and informative. Nothing is too much trouble. The Old Ship caters for all age groups. We will definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Fine hotel, shame about the manager

Really convenient location, room was clean and contained the standard amenities. In general, the staff were friendly and helpful, with the exception of the manager who was rude, unhelpful and quite patronising.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Small shower. Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great staff and the room was very comfortable. We ended our day in the bar and enjoyed the people and atmosphere. Added several songs to our playlist. We will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Friendly and helpful staff, nice room, good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with lots of character

Check in was quick and easy. Whilst the pub is on a busy main road the rooms are located at the back, so there were no concerns about noise. Access to the 1st floor rooms is via a steep winding staircase, so extra care was needed when using it. There was a smell on the stairs, probably from the adjacent food takeaway, but this had dissipated before we got to the room. The room was OK, with hanging storage and large low level shelf. There was also a safe, which we used. There was a 2-seater sofa, a small round table and a chair, which was probably a bit too much for the size of room. Unfortunately the blinds did not fully cover the windows, which meant that the daylight woke us up early. The bathroom was clean but we needed to be careful when using the shower as the water sprayed onto the shelf when our toiletries were placed (and spare toilet roll, which got wet). Bed was made on Day 2 (we kept same towels) but wasn't made on Day 3 (and we needed to ask for clean towels. The rooms would benefit from having air-con units as the vertical fan did very little in keeping the room cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Pub/Hotel

Nice little Pub/Hotel. Very friendly staff. Only downside is that they don’t server breakfast. Fortunately there are plenty of places outside to have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a pub right downstairs from your room is all I ever ask for. Limited, but flavorful menu options, Great smashburger & caesar salad. Comfortable bed, but those nasty foam pillows (they are everywhere) means your head will get very warm while sleeping. The food in the area is very tasty & offer many ethnicities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024