Old Ship Inn Hackney

Hotels
2 Sylvester Path , London , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Bar
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from pub
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
The rooms were described as clean and well-maintained, though a few reviews noted concerns about noise from the pub.
Service
9.16
Guests expressed high satisfaction with staff service, mentioning friendly and helpful interactions throughout their stay.
Location
9.7
The location is frequently praised as central and convenient for accessing local amenities and transport.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were generally described as cozy and nicely furnished, although some reviews mentioned issues with size and heat.
Amenities
8.18
Basic amenities were available, with a lovely pub below and some confusion about connectivity and heating.
Value for Money
8.64
Guests found the pricing fair given the quality of their stay, indicating a good value overall.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Food quality in the pub received positive mentions, with guests enjoying meals during their stay.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overall, guests had a very positive experience with minor drawbacks, leading to recommendations to stay again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:40

Property Description

Convenient Location near Hackney Central Train Station
Situated just a 2-minute walk from Hackney Central Train and Overground Station, the Old Ship Inn Hackney offers easy access to transportation for your stay in London.

Cozy Rooms with Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy en-suite rooms equipped with free WiFi, a hairdryer, and free toiletries. Additionally, each room features tea/coffee making facilities, bed linen, and ironing amenities for your convenience.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a variety of spirits, craft beers, and ales at the bar, or savor a traditional British Sunday roast. Take advantage of meal deals at the restaurant on Mondays and Tuesdays, and explore nearby bars and restaurants in Hoxton Square.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Old Ship Inn Hackney? Book your stay now for an unforgettable London getaway.

Important information:

Parking is available at the Hackney Council car park, Amhurst Road, Hackney E8 1LL. Charges are applicable.

The bar is open until 01:00 on weekends.

Please note, there is no elevator access at this property. Guests requiring ground-floor bedrooms should contact the property for further details.

The Old Ship Inn Hackney, Rooms above a Pub, (adjacent to The Hackney Empire) offers a friendly contemporary interior that our guests can relax and enjoy food and drinks in our bar or restaurant area.

Our 10 beautifully appointed rooms are en-suite and come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. There are also tea and coffee making facilities in the rooms.

The Old Ship Inn Hackney is a modern boutique style Inn combined with the welcoming warmth of a classic British pub without the inflated prices. The rooms were designed with the character and history of the building in mind but combined a modern boutique style Inn feel without the high costs of a modern London hotel. Each room is individually designed to maximize on the space available with 6 singles and 4 doubles where you can relax in your comfortable and well-appointed room with the added advantage of flat screen Digital TV and complimentary wireless broadband.

Getting around couldn't be easier with Hackney Central a 2-minute walk away. From there, you can catch trains to Stratford (Westfield shopping center) and Dalston Kingsland in around 10 minutes. If you want to venture further into Central London, you can do so by heading to Highbury & Islington to switch on to the Victoria Line which goes straight into Soho. Alternatively, hop on the 55 bus to Oxford Circus via Shoreditch. London Fields station is also around a 5-minute walk away and takes you straight into Liverpool Street (The City). The nearest airports include London City (approximately 3.1 mi), London Heathrow (approximately 24 mi), London Stansted (approximately 32 mi), London Gatwick (approximately 32 mi) and London Luton (approximately 40 mi away).

Local points of interest close to The Old Ship Inn Hackney:
The Hackney Empire Theater is directly adjacent to the Hotel. The Arcola Theater is a 15-minute walk away, The Hackney Picture House is a 2-minute walk away, National Trust - Sutton House is a 10-minute walk away,Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great option for a stay in Hackney
Pros:

Very comfortable room with good facilities. Lovely staff. Good pub downstairs. Very convenient for Hackney Central station and the Moth Club.
Plenty of food options in the area (including the pub itself).

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Ideal for my needs
Pros:

Can’t fault this place for an overnight stay. Rooms are clean and have everything you need including coffee making facilities. Also three minutes away from The Moth Club where I was heading.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Steve D • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice room,nice staff,shame about the outside noise.
Pros:

Nice room, comfy bed, great shower, tea/coffee/drinks, etc.Friendly,helpful staff.

Cons:

The room overlooked the rear of houses and flats. One of the nearby properties had an extremely loud aircon/heating vent running all night, which resulted in a very patchy night's sleep. Lack of electrical points at the bedside where needed.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff are all friendly and helpful, beds are comfy. Rooms have everything you could need. Have stayed twice and each time had a pleasant stay.

Cons:

It can get very hot!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great position in Hackney, clean, well decorated, good price for London

Cons:

No breakfast at the hotel, just room

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent, thank you.
Pros:

Room was very clean and staff were very freindly and wellcoming

Cons:

A little noisy - but that was just location.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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sarah • couple • gb
7
Perfect location and clean rooms
Pros:

Location, rooms and staff were fantastic

Cons:

It was quite warm in the room itself

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
Great location. Friendly staff. Basic but clean.
Pros:

Great location for All Points East, only a 20 min walk. Staff were lovely. Hotel was clean albeit basic. Worth the money.

Cons:

It was stifling hot with no air con. They did provide a fan but it didn’t do any good to be honest. Room was very small but it didn’t the job.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Close to the venue where I was staying. Room was very nicely decorated and had everything I needed.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Savannah • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and super value for money
Pros:

Great location, spacious rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Quiet cosy spot amoungst the hustle and bustle of Hackney.
Pros:

The rooms were upstairs away from the noise and felt safe and cosy. Room was lovely and clean and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • extended_group • gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Ideally located c;lose to Hackney Central Station and within walking distance to our restaurant for the evening.

Staff were pleasant and friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Bonus that 20% was offered on drinks and food purchased on the premises

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Watson • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great pub, great street and comfortable stay
Pros:

I love the location, this is the second time I’ve stayed here and it’s quirky and very pleasant!

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • extended_group • ch
3
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Dionne • couple • gb
8
Great stay and great location
Pros:

Great location, couple minutes walk to the overground station. Offered a discount on food and drink at the pub underneath for hotel guests. Staff were really pleasant. Room was small but comfortable enough for a 1 or 2 night stay.

Cons:

Not the hotels fault at all but the room was ROASTING due to the heatwave. They did give us bottles of water and a couple fans though. Wouldn't stop me staying there again but just something for other guests to consider depending on the time of year that you visit.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee