Brick Lane • Things to do • Stay • Hotels
These are straightforward places to sleep near Brick Lane—chains and no-fuss rooms on the Aldgate and Whitechapel side. Expect easy check-in, good transport links, and a walkable route to the street’s food, shops, and Sunday crowds.
Premier Inn London City (Aldgate)
A straightforward, good-value base on the City fringe: modern rooms, blackout curtains, and the familiar Premier Inn set-up built around comfort over frills. It works well for Brick Lane weekends and early starts around Spitalfields and the Tower. Downstairs, the in-house Bar + Block covers breakfast and late dinners, with a bar for a final drink that doesn’t require another walk.
hub by Premier Inn Spitalfields
Earl of East began in 2014 as an East London market stall by Niko Dafkos and Paul Firmin. Now with four London shops, it makes candles and home fragrance in the city, hand-blended at an East London studio, alongside bath and body lines like incense and room mists. Shelves also carry a tight edit of independent brands, and the calendar includes candle-making workshops.
ibis Budget London Whitechapel
A practical, low-cost base on Whitechapel Road, set up for short stays rather than lounging. Rooms are modern and clean but deliberately tight on space, with the essentials done simply. Downstairs there’s a reception lounge and a continental breakfast option, plus a snack-and-drinks setup for late arrivals. Handy for Brick Lane, Spitalfields and early starts across the City.