Overview
First Impressions
You know what hits you first about Heart of Shoreditch? It’s not trying to be something it’s not. This three-star hotel sits right on Sclater Street, and honestly, the location couldn’t be more perfect if you want to experience the real pulse of East London. The building itself has that industrial-meets-modern vibe that Shoreditch does so well — think exposed brick and clean lines without any pretentious flourishes.
The Neighborhood Advantage
I mean, you’re literally steps away from Brick Lane’s famous curry houses and street art that changes faster than you can photograph it. Sunday mornings mean the vintage market at Brick Lane is your backyard, and trust me, that’s worth getting up early for. The Truman Brewery is practically around the corner, so if there’s a pop-up market or art exhibition happening, you’ll stumble into it whether you planned to or not.
What Your Room Delivers
The room I stayed in was compact but smart — everything had its place, and nothing felt cramped. The bed was actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong), and the shower had proper water pressure. They’ve kept things simple with neutral colors and clean design, which works when the real entertainment is outside your window anyway.
Getting Around and Practical Stuff
Liverpool Street station is close enough that you won’t need to plan your tube journey like a military operation, but far enough that you’re not dealing with commuter crowds right outside your door. There’s no restaurant on-site, but honestly, why would you need one when you’ve got some of London’s best food scene within a five-minute walk? The front desk staff actually know the area — they’ll point you toward that little coffee place that doesn’t show up on Google Maps but serves the best flat white in the neighborhood.
Why Guests Keep Coming Back
Look, this isn’t a place that’s going to pamper you with fancy amenities or turn down service. What it does is put you right in the thick of one of London’s most creative districts without breaking the bank. You’ll fall asleep to the gentle hum of the city and wake up ready to explore streets that feel different every time you walk them. For travelers who want to experience London like a local rather than a tourist, Heart of Shoreditch gets it right.
Guest reviews
"Excellent stay, highly recommend"
Size, location and quality of furnishings.
What could be improved: Fridge door shelf is broken and the bedroom blinds don’t close properly or clock out light.
31 July 2025
"Girlstrip to London"
The apartements we're very spacious and had everything we needed.
June, the owner, helped us via messages & replied very fast.
The apartement is located right next to the overground, Sainsburys, busstops, Boxpark, etc. Which makes it ideal.
What could be improved: Nothing specific. We loved our stay.
21 April 2025
"Good stay"
Location was very good, very easy to navigate when you from outside of London. 2min walk to nearest tube station, 5min walk from multiple buses. So it was very handy.
Also plenty of shops, cafes and places to eat around if you want to eat out.
Flat very comfortable, even with a child. Plenty of space for everyone, there was 4 adults and a child in our party. Two bathrooms makes things so much easier when you rushing in the morning to get ready.
Nice big, comfy beds.
Good equipped kitchen, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, microwave, cooker and oven.
WiFi free in the flat, perfect on the night when want to chill, watch a film.
What could be improved: A bit loud on busy nights with few bars around, but nothing major which would disturb your sleep.
Flat nice and comfy, bit used tho. Needs a bit of tlc to make it bit fresher. Specially the floors. Very loud when walking around the flat, made lots of noise at night, few times walking up others when going to toilet.
6 May 2024
"Enjoyable"
Very nice location, Rooms were very clean and spacious with good facilities. Hosts were easy to contact and prompt.
What could be improved: TV had a pin so we couldn't fully use it apart from that everything was good.
15 April 2024
"Great location, awesome space and close to shops and restaurants."
Great location, in the 4th floor with great views of the zone, with nearby green zones and a 1 minute walk to the Overground station.
What could be improved: There were leaks when it poured, but not too bad. The shower got to a warm temperature, but not hot as I would've sometimes liked.
23 September 2023
"Perfect location and amazing value for money stay in London."
Perfect location and so close to the tube station. Lovely spacious property with lots of light and nicely decorated. We were a group of 8 and there was plenty of room for us all comfortably.
What could be improved: We had some issues with the shower… I think as there was 8 of us there wasn’t enough water in the tank? The last few people weren’t able to shower in the evening as there seemed to be no water left. The shower itself was great it’s just that it ran out of water for a big group of us.
8 September 2023
"Cute flat in an awesome location that has great bedrooms and beds. Sofa beds a bit sketch."
Great location. Comfy beds in bedrooms. Lots of towels. Nice shower and bathroom.
What could be improved: Sofa beds were broken. Window hardware and window covering hardware was about to break — very tenuous. Quite hot in terms of temperature inside.
5 September 2023
"Very good"
A great location, very central to Shoreditch for pubs, food, close to Tube station. The apartment fit all 6 of us comfortably with plenty of towels, linens, toiletries included. The kitchen had very basic cups, plates etc, that we did not use. The host was great with directions and answering questions.
What could be improved: It's right on the end of a building with busy streets on each side. It was quite loud until 2-3am each night.
26 May 2023
"Very good"
Excellent value for money. Very comfortable. Very helpful communication with the owners to make our stay as easy as possible.
What could be improved: Nothing
25 May 2023
"The stay was good, just what was advertised."
lovely big apartment, plenty of space and beds available. Facilities were good.
What could be improved: Being a women of a certain age I struggled climbing all the stairs.
28 November 2025
