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The Old Ship

4.0 star property
History meets modern comfort at this charming retreat where guests can enjoy morning coffee in the lobby or unwind with dinner at the on-site restaurant

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Located near Emirates Stadium, The Old Ship offers a garden setting and warm atmosphere. Relax in the cozy bar, enjoy satisfying meals in the restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and benefit from express check-out for hassle-free departures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hackney, a neighborhood in London, The Old Ship is in the entertainment district and near a train station. The British Museum and O2 Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Tower of London and The Shard. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
2 Sylvester Path, London, England, E8 1EN

What's nearby

  • Hackney Empire - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hackney Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • London Fields - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Broadway Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Victoria Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Hackney Central Station - 4 min walk
  • London Fields Overground Station - 8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baxters Court (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hackney Empire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ship - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship

Upscale inn near Emirates Stadium
Located close to Tower of London, The Old Ship provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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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

Restaurants on site

  • The Old Ship

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch plasma TV

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is The Old Ship pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Old Ship doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Old Ship?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Ship?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Ship located?

Located in Hackney, this inn is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Emirates Stadium and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tower of London and The Shard. The British Museum and London Eye are also within 6 mi (10 km). Hackney Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and London Fields Overground Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

The Old Ship Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Very clean. Nice staff. Good find
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

Vineeta

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

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

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

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

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

John

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

Favourite place to stay in Hackney

I travel to London 2-3 times a year, and always stay at The Old Ship. It's proximity to London Fields can't be beat, and the rooms are lovely and cozy. Staff has always been very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute room! Lots of room compared to other places in this price range. Love the area too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

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

steven

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

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you're attending a show at hackney empire. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Comfortable bed. Can be a little noisy with customers and pub music depending on where your room is. We were on 1st floor, looking over the outside seating. All quiet after 11pm though so not an issue for sleeping. Lots of nice cafes nearby for breakfast. No lift and narrow winding stairs, so if you have mobility issues take this into consideration. Overall a great night's stay and would definitely use again if attending a show.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Great room, friendly pub

We paid a bit extra for the room & I was glad we did - it was lovely, bed was comfy & everything was clean. Food in the pub was good & we liked the ambiance, staff were very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and had something to eat. The food was discounted as we were staying guests. Quirky and fun little room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really good, best place in Hackney, public traffic
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location. Inexpensive, clean and with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Daniel Castillo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not choose this during the summer period

Was there for 2 nights in the middle of July. The temperature was 30 degrees and our room did not have any aircondition. Impossible to sleep, as the room was 34 degrees. Also no water running from the shower and the floor was bending/unstable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025