The Hoxton Shoreditch occupies a purpose-built property on Great Eastern Street, one of Shoreditch's main commercial corridors in East London. Old Street Underground and rail station is a four-minute walk, providing Northern line access into the City and King's Cross. The hotel is well positioned for the Shoreditch bar and restaurant district on Curtain Road and Rivington Street, Brick Lane to the east, and the concentration of creative and digital businesses that cluster around Old Street roundabout — often referred to as London's tech and media quarter.
The Hoxton brand was established in Shoreditch in 2006, pioneering the format of affordable design-led accommodation that was later replicated across multiple European cities. The interior aesthetic at Great Eastern Street is deliberately casual — exposed brick, mismatched vintage furniture, and library-style reading nooks — intended to blur the boundary between hotel lobby and neighbourhood living room. The Hoxton concept bundles a complimentary bag-of-food breakfast (delivered to rooms each morning in a paper bag) into the room rate, a practical differentiator from conventional hotel breakfast operations.
Room categories run from Shoebox, designed for solo travellers arriving with minimal luggage, through Snug and Cosy configurations, to Roomy and Suite categories with more generous floor plans. The difference between a Shoebox and a Roomy room is substantial in square footage; the step-up is generally worth the additional cost for stays of more than one night. The Hoxton Grill serves straightforward American-influenced food throughout the day and into the evening. The Lounge operates as an open-plan bar and co-working space that attracts local freelancers and creative workers throughout the day alongside hotel guests.
Meeting rooms are available for hire with basic AV equipment. Bike hire is offered from the front desk for guests wanting to cycle to the City, Spitalfields, or Hackney. The hotel operates 24-hour reception and has no formal check-in window, making it practical for early arrivals and guests returning on late international flights. The property attracts a creative-industry clientele, particularly from adjacent digital, fashion, and advertising businesses in East London.
| Price | £110–£280/night (~$140–$356) |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom |
Room types
- Shoebox Rooms
- Snug Rooms
- Cosy Rooms
- Roomy Rooms
- Suite Rooms
Amenities
- Hoxton Grill restaurant
- The Lounge bar
- Bike hire
- 24-hour reception
- Meeting rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
Location
81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU, United Kingdom
51.5245, -0.0804 View on map
Highlights
- Complimentary bag breakfast delivered to the room each morning, included in all rate types without pre-selection required at booking
- A ground-floor Lounge that functions as a day-use co-working space, open to both hotel guests and neighbourhood visitors throughout the day
- A Shoreditch address within walking distance of Old Street, Brick Lane, Columbia Road, and the Hackney creative quarter
Tips for visiting
- The Shoebox room category is compact but functional for a solo traveller with a single carry-on bag; Roomy Rooms are significantly larger and worth the price difference for stays of two nights or more
- The Lounge fills with local freelancers from mid-morning; the quietest window for desk work is before 09:30 or after 17:00 on weekdays
- Old Street roundabout is undergoing ongoing construction; the quietest route from Old Street station is via Curtain Road rather than through the main junction, which adds no meaningful time to the walk
Accessibility
The Hoxton Shoreditch has step-free access from Great Eastern Street and lift access to guest floors, with a small number of rooms configured for wheelchair users; guests should request an accessible room at the time of booking.