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The Old Ship

4.0 star property
Step into the charming world where history meets modern comforts. Savor coffee in the lobby or unwind with dinner at the restaurant.

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Exterior
Garden
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

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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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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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Basic Double Room

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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About the area

Map
2 Sylvester Path, London, England, E8 1EN

What's nearby

  • Tower of London - 10 min drive
  • The Shard - 13 min drive
  • O2 Arena - 14 min drive
  • The British Museum - 14 min drive
  • Emirates Stadium - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oslo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hackney Picturehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cock Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hackney Empire - ‬1 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

Languages

English

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
  • 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 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

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Old Ship?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ship on Feb 24, 2025 start from CA $266.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Ship?

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 2.7 mi (4.3 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 9 minutes.

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The Old Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 193 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Friendly staff. Small shower. Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: 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

Charlotte

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Jacqueline

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

Steven

It is a great location. Inexpensive, clean and with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Graham

All good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Brilliant
Nice little room above bar, fan provided and quiet location. Only slight issue was bathroom door not shutting fully but otherwise perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

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

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

hee cheol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023