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The Old Ship

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Basic Double Room | Bathroom
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2 Sylvester Path, London, England, E8 1EN
  • Place, Hackney Empire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, London Fields
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

At The Old Ship, you'll be 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Emirates Stadium and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Tower of London. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Old Ship, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Hackney inn include The Shard and O2 Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Hackney Empire - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Brick Lane - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hackney Empire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sun Gözleme House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oslo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pophams Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Ship

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 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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Ship?

The Old Ship offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Ship?

No, The Old Ship does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Ship?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Ship?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Ship?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Old Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 219 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Melissa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

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

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

T W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in May 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

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 traveller
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 traveller
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