Area Attractions

The Whitechapel Gallery exhibits the work of contemporary artists, as well as organising retrospective exhibitions and shows that are of interest to the local community. After being refurbished in 2009, it is one of the most established art galleries in London. The nearest tube is Aldgate East.

The Tate Modern is Britain’s national museum of international modern art and is housed in the former Bankside Power Station. It’s only 2 miles away from the hotel and is the most established contemporary art museum.

The Barbican Centre is the largest performing arts centre in Europe, in the heart of the Barbican Estate. The Centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions. It also houses a library, three restaurants, and a conservatory. The London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra are based in the Barbican Centre’s concert hall.

The Museum of London tells the story of the world’s greatest city and its people. It cares for more than two million objects in its collections and attracts over 400,000 visitors per year. It holds the largest archaeological archive in Europe.

St Paul’s Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. The present building dates from the 17th century and was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It is generally reckoned to be London’s fifth St Paul’s Cathedral, all having been built on the same site since 604 A.D. The cathedral is one of London’s most famous and most recognisable sights.

The Tower of London is a historic fortress located on the north bank of the River Thames. It is the oldest building used by the British government. The tower’s primary function was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison (particularly for high status and royal prisoners, such as the Princes in the Tower and the future Queen Elizabeth I). Today the Tower of London is cared for by an independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces.

This iconic symbol of London has a combined bascule and suspension bridge over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name.

The Monument is a 202 ft (61.57 metres) tall stone Roman Doric column in the City of London. It is located at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, 202 ft (61.57 metres) from where the Great Fire of London started in 1666. The monument closed in July 2007 for an 18-month, £4.5 million refurbishment project and re-opened in February 2009.

While the West End is well known for Oxford Street, you are also spoilt for choice in the hotel’s immediate neighbourhood. The East End cannot be beaten for vintage and flea markets as well as up and coming designer stores.

Located only a five minute tube journey, or a fifteen minute walk from Andaz London Liverpool Street, you will find One New Change, one of London’s newest shopping destinations. Complete with cafés and restaurants from renowned chefs, and flagship menswear and womenswear fashion brands, all set overlooking London’s famous St. Paul’s Cathedral.

With over 300 high street and designer stores, and 70 restaurants, Westfield Stratford City is the largest urban shopping centre in size within the EU. Only ten minutes east from Liverpool Street station via the central line or overground train this new shopping Mecca awaits.

This busy shopping district is within a ten minute tube journey of Andaz London Liverpool Street. Take the central line west from Liverpool Street station and within minutes find yourself in Selfridges, Top Shop and vintage stores of Carnaby Street.

A world-class dining and shopping destination with opera, theatreland, world-class fashion, lifestyle and beauty stores.

This place is not only the oldest bagel shop in London but also a social mecca, opened 24 hours and producing over 7000 bagels a night.

Once a fruit and veg market, Spitalfields has been transformed into a bohemian, sparky, trend-stepping destination. It’s best on Sunday, where you’ll find enough organic food to feed an army of foodies, retro lampshades, brilliant art-school fashion, one-off jewellery and a whole array of what you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

Just a twenty minute walk or a ten minute tube journey from Andaz London Liverpool Street, Borough Market is definitely a must visit for any foodie. Its endless stalls of organic and free-range food, the myriad of cafes that surround the medieval market, and the opportunity to queue for hours just to get one of the juicy, dripping sausages in an organic bread roll the market excels at is too much to resist.

This isn’t just shopping – it’s entertainment. Columbia Road is an unexpected oasis of blooms and blossoms tucked away in trendy East London. You’ll start to see signs that you’re near: couples clutching over-sized plants and pots; single men with an orchid tucked under their arm; women with their faces obscured by flowers. You’ll find over 50 stalls selling flowers, plants and garden paraphernalia, as well as heady, thick coffee.

Leadenhall Market is truly the hidden gem of London’s market life, a covered market located on Gracechurch Street. The market dates back to the 14th century and primarily sells fresh food among the vendors are cheese-mongers, butchers and florists. A number of commercial retailers are also present including clothes shops.

This world's busiest music arena is a multi-purpose indoor entertainment complex. Apart from music concerts visitors can find tickets to sport events, exhibitions, conferences or even an ice rink.

Fabric is one of London's premier venues, hosting weekly line-ups of the leading names in electronic music. Fridays are usually drum & bass, dubstep and hip-hop while Saturdays & Sundays feature house, techno and electro.

Speakeasy-style subterranean bar with live jazz and blues, for cocktails and rare spirits

Cargo includes a medium-sized club and bar, a restaurant and a large outdoor terrace area. Cargo has been home to a wide variety of music, ranging from live music performances—which generally take place earlier in the evening—to full-on club sounds such as house, techno and electro.

Satisfy your craving; explore the dining and nightlife scene with an East-end charm near Hoxton square. Still as hip as ever, this area boasts a remarkable array of café’s, quirky bars and diverse restaurants.