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Old Ship Inn Hackney is a Hotel in Hackney Central, set in London with an easy city rhythm and a location that keeps the day practical. Hackney Central Train and Overground Station is a 2-minute walk away, with Hackney Downs and Victoria Park also within reach on foot. The setting works well if you want to move between neighborhood streets, local green space, and the wider city without losing time in transit. Inside, the focus is on straightforward comfort, with free WiFi, en suite rooms, and the kind of in-room details that make settling in simple, including tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, free toiletries, bed linen, and ironing facilities where available. Some rooms also carry the building’s character through their outlook, giving the stay a more grounded sense of place. Shared spaces shape the mood too. The restaurant and bar make it easy to linger over a meal or a drink, while the fireplace and heating add a calm, familiar feel after a day out. There is also a snack bar and laundry facilities, along with guest services that help keep the stay moving smoothly. In the evenings, the bar serves spirits, craft beers, and ales, and the restaurant offers a traditional British Sunday roast, with meal deals on Mondays and Tuesdays. From Old Ship Inn Hackney, you are well placed for Hackney’s everyday mix of transport, dining, and walks, with Hoxton Square also close enough for a change of scene. It is the kind of stay that feels practical first, then memorable for how naturally it fits into the city around it.
Arrivals & Check-in
Photo ID check-in, tea and coffee, Hackney Central 2-minute walk
Hotel · London
Arrival
Minimum age 18, photo ID and credit card
Bath products
Hairdryer , Free toiletries
Design
10 rooms, 6 singles and 4 doubles
Tech
Free WiFi, flat screen digital TV, complimentary wireless broadband
Bedrooms & Baths
En suite rooms with WiFi, tea, coffee, and ironing.
Where you sleep
· 10 Bedrooms
· 3 Bathrooms
Bar
Wine/Champagne
Restaurant
Live sports events (broadcast)
Darts
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Designated smoking area
Heating
Private check-in/out
Property Amenities
Comforts and facilities at this stay
Internet
Kitchen
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Reviews
Old Ship Inn Hackney Reviews
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Everything. Amazing little find in the heart of Hackney.
Negative: Maybe squeaky floors above us but that wasn’t much at all
Summary: Lovely staff. Lovely room. Lovely food. Great check in. Near the overground railway
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samantha
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Apr 14, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The pub is lovely and well run with friendly hardworking staff. The room was spacious and exactly what we needed. Everything met our expectations and was as advertised. We would definitely stay there again.
Negative: There was a slight cooking smell in our bathroom which was above the kitchen.
Summary: We had a great night at the Empire next door and our stay at the Old Ship enhanced the evening!
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Neil
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Apr 10, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: People and atmosphere
Negative: Too hot on the top floor
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Michelle
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Apr 9, 2026 07:00:00 AM
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Old Ship Inn Hackney Reviews
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Everything. Amazing little find in the heart of Hackney.
Negative:
Maybe squeaky floors above us but that wasn’t much at all
Summary: Lovely staff. Lovely room. Lovely food. Great check in. Near the overground railway
samantha
·
Apr 14, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The pub is lovely and well run with friendly hardworking staff. The room was spacious and exactly what we needed. Everything met our expectations and was as advertised. We would definitely stay there again.
Negative:
There was a slight cooking smell in our bathroom which was above the kitchen.
Summary: We had a great night at the Empire next door and our stay at the Old Ship enhanced the evening!
Neil
·
Apr 10, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
People and atmosphere
Negative:
Too hot on the top floor
Michelle
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Apr 9, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The location for the Hackney Empire was amazing. A literal stones throw from the stage door.
Food and drink in the restaurant was very good and discounted for hotel guests too.
Comfy bed too!
Summary: Perfect place for a night away if you’re seeing a show at the Empire
Ross
·
Apr 8, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The staff. The quirky decor. The pub. The distance from the overland train. The distance from the venue.
Negative:
No coffee machine. Climbing up 2 flights of stairs with a heavy suitcase. The lock malfunctioing locking me in my room with no means of exit8
CARA
·
Mar 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
business
Positive:
All good
Terence
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Mar 10, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Andrew
·
Feb 22, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
business
Ian
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Feb 7, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Really nice and comfortable room, and very quiet. Lovely staff!
Negative:
I wish we could've tried the pub but it closed due to an issue, which is understandable.
Summary: Really comfortable little hotel, good price and great for the Hackney Empire.
Lisamt87
·
Feb 4, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Clean
Negative:
The descriptions says you get 20% off in the bar and the possibility to purchase breakfast. However the bar was being refurbished so it was closed, this wasn't mentioned at all so i felt we didn't get what was advertised and paid for. The rooms are small, and need two flights of pretty narrow stairs so not great if you have limited mobility or big bags..we saw a member of staff once for 2 minutes while checking out.
Stuart
·
Feb 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Good to know · before you book.
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation Policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Stay length
1 Night minimum.
Other Policy
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.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Is there free WiFi at Old Ship Inn Hackney?
Yes. The property offers free WiFi access throughout the hotel.
02 / 06
Does Old Ship Inn Hackney have on-site dining and drinks?
Yes. There is a restaurant and a bar, and the bar serves spirits, craft beers, ales, and a traditional British Sunday roast.
03 / 06
Is parking available at Old Ship Inn Hackney?
Yes. Parking is available at Hackney Council Car Park on Amhurst Road, and charges apply.
04 / 06
Does Old Ship Inn Hackney have elevator access?
No. There is no elevator access at the property.
05 / 06
Are pets allowed at Old Ship Inn Hackney?
No. Pets are not allowed.
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What is the minimum age for check-in at Old Ship Inn Hackney?
18. The minimum age for check-in is 18, and guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Yes. The property offers free WiFi access throughout the hotel.
Yes. There is a restaurant and a bar, and the bar serves spirits, craft beers, ales, and a traditional British Sunday roast.
Yes. Parking is available at Hackney Council Car Park on Amhurst Road, and charges apply.
No. There is no elevator access at the property.
No. Pets are not allowed.
18. The minimum age for check-in is 18, and guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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