THISTLE BARBICAN SHOREDITCH | Stay downtown in London

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Hotel Overview

120 Central Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 8DS

Thistle Barbican Shoreditch - Modern hotel with free WiFi near Old Street

Thistle Barbican Shoreditch is a 10-minute walk from Old Street and a 10-minute ride from Marylebone. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, laptop-friendly workspaces, and late-night room service. Guests have access to free, fast WiFi throughout the property. The 120 Central Brasserie serves British and European dishes. Nearby landmarks include the Barbican Centre (1 km) and the Museum of London (1 km). The hotel is well situated for Kings Cross and Liverpool Street Station.

Additional perks of the hotel

Otium Health & Leisure Club

Event spaces for small seminars to gala banquets

Complimentary mineral water in rooms

Terrace for al fresco dining

Rooms

Double rooms at Thistle City Barbican include all standard amenities with extra space. Family rooms feature three single beds, a flat-screen LCD TV with Freeview, and complimentary toiletries. Executive rooms offer an elegant oak table, padded leather chairs, and a personal mini bar with complimentary mineral water. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi.

Other conveniences

Personal Nespresso machine

Complimentary bathrobes

En-suite bathrooms with toiletries

Safe deposit box and wardrobe

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

230 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

370 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Standard Single Room

Max:

1 person

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Bathtub

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

London 1.9 mi

Airports

London City (LCY) 7.8 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 19.8 mi

Train

Old Street Station2300 ft

London Liverpool Street5000 ft

Underground

Old Street2300 ft

Bus

Bus stop3300 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Paid parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour room service

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Air conditioning in public areas
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym
Tubing
Fitness studio

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

24-hour room service
Dry cleaning
Wedding services
Wake up service
Newspaper service

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Coffee/Tea in lobby

Business

Business centre

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bath/ Shower
Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

120 Central Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 8DS

Map view

120 Central Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 8DS

City landmarks

Museum

The British Museum

1.4 mi

Landmark

Coca-Cola London Eye

1.9 mi

Castle

Tower of London

1.6 mi

Market

Borough Market

1.5 mi

Harbour

Tower Bridge

1.8 mi

Gallery

Tate Modern

1.4 mi

Square

Trafalgar Square

1.9 mi

Museum

National Gallery

1.9 mi

Park

Sky Garden

1.2 mi

Garden

Buckingham Palace

2.7 mi

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

1.1 mi

Opera House

Covent Garden

1.5 mi

Museum

Museum of London

4200 ft

Bridge

London Bridge

1.4 mi

Landmark

Big Ben

2.2 mi

Square

Piccadilly Circus

2.0 mi

Monument

Monument to the Great Fire of London

1.3 mi

Mosque

Brick Lane

1.5 mi

Gallery

Barbican Centre

3400 ft

Museum

London Transport Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Gordon Square

1.5 mi

Theatre

Shakespeare's Globe

1.3 mi

Church

Westminster Abbey

2.3 mi

Stadium

Emirates Stadium

2.0 mi

Landmark

Farringdon

3600 ft

Landmark

The Shard

1.6 mi

Landmark

The View from The Shard

1.6 mi

Landmark

Madame Tussauds London

2.5 mi

Library

British Library

1.3 mi

Public Building

Central Criminal Court

1.0 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Victoria Miro

1800 ft

Restaurants

Central Street Cafe

500 ft

St. Lukes 90 Central Street

Kennedys OF Goswell Road

1200 ft

184-186 Goswell Road

Fast Break

1600 ft

113 Old Street

Mcdonald's Restaurant

1500 ft

241 City Road

Goswell Road Coffee

1300 ft

160-164 Goswell Road

Aquila Cafe

1200 ft

214 City Road

La Lampara

1200 ft

216 City Road

Shepherdess Cafe

1400 ft

221 City Road

Central Cafe

1600 ft

113 Old Street Islington

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

84%

loved it & would return

Convenient location

Great service

Room noise

Limited dining space

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

6.3

Location

7.3

Service

8.0

Dining

7.0

3/5 based on 4545 reviews

#685 of 1,157 hotels in London based on Tripadvisor

Lucy

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers small but clean rooms with daily coffee/tea refills. However, a late-night noise disturbance required a room change. The location is ideal for exploring London attractions, though a bit far from Old Street Station. The dining experience is decent but can be crowded at times. Overall, a comfortable stay with minor inconveniences.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are small but adequate and kept clean. The daily coffee/tea refill is a nice touch.

Service

8.0

The staff is friendly and accommodating, especially Laura at the reception. Despite the noise issue, they helped make my wife's Birthday special.

Location

8.0

The hotel's central location is convenient for exploring London, but a bit far from public transport hubs. Close to dining options like Breddos for a great meal.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with a decent variety but can get crowded. Confusion about payment for breakfast was a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities like the swimming pool and gym are ok. The value for money is reasonable considering the location and amenities.

Derek

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had spacious rooms that comfortably accommodated us. While the cleanliness and comfort were lacking compared to other Thistle hotels we've stayed at, the check-in was delayed even though we requested an early check-in. The room was small and not as clean and comfortable as expected.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were fine, but quite small and possibly not the most clean and comfortable one.

Service

7.0

The service was, for the most part, not very knowledgeable but had one exception. The staff were kind and attentive. We felt a bit confused during breakfast as the staff weren't clear about the location of items. However, they were so nice and kind, making my birthday special.

Location

6.0

The hotel was further from Kings Cross than I anticipated, but it was convenient with a 10-minute walk to the tube station and easy access to Oxford Street for shopping.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, with a variety of options including fresh fruit, cereals, and hot choices. The staff was friendly and the food was well-priced.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory with Old Street & Barbican U/G train stations at walking distances.

Wayne

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located for city access and public transport. Rooms were clean but showed signs of aging, and I had to request a room change due to noise issues. The service was exceptional, with attentive and kind staff. Dining was good, but sometimes crowded leading to short waits. The breakfast, however, offered great choices for an extra charge. The location is ideal for exploring the city, but some old rooms may have maintenance issues. Value for money is fair considering the services provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean but showed signs of aging, and had noise disturbances initially.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with attentive and kind staff, especially helpful to my partner in a time of need.

Location

8.0

The location is ideal for city access and exploring various areas easily.

Dining

7.0

Dining was good with a variety of options, but sometimes busy causing short delays.