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Reviews of Old Ship Inn Hackney

2 Sylvester Path, Hackney, London, E8 1EN, United Kingdom

#278 of 1,071 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 602 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    noisy neighborhood. drunk people making noise until late into the evening/morning hours.

    room was generally nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needed to be decorated, decent shampoo and conditioner needed as room was not cheap. The room should have a little fridge and it needed to be painted. Also the hair dryer needs to be electrical tested as it hadnt been tested for a year.

    Staff were amazing and location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable, but calling 'time' early was unfortunate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expensive for a pub. Pub closed half an hour before advertised time when we had just got back from a concert. Staff made it clear that it was our bad luck...

    Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom also clean and up to date.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    9.0
    Location and staff very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly found the duvet too hot. Couldn’t sleep. Found the room too hot. Had to leave the window open.

    Warm friendly room beautifully clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell from the bathrooms was gross - I know it’s the drains but maybe some airfreshers or something would help.

    Staff were friendly, room was nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Was a bit noisy at night but what do you expect when sleeping above a pub.

    Good location for buses & overground. Free bottled water - Clean room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    8.0
    Definitely worth staying!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have the option for breakfast but there were plenty of cafes nearby.

    Room was iMac and tastefully decorated.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room very warm

    Clean comfortable room, good location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room

    Location and it was quiet

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was excellent, very clean, comfy bed, great bathroom, all you need.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely pub, fabulous staff, we'd stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very creaky floorboards! We felt sorry for anyone beneath us. The bed was just 4ft6" and far too small for us so we didn't sleep well at all. Another time we would book a better room. We were on the second floor and there's a very narrow, steep staircase. It didn't matter to us, just be aware it's an old building and there's no lift.

    Absolutely wonderful, helpful and friendly staff. Great bar. We didn't eat here but the food looked good. Very nice room and very clean/tidy. The room facilities were great - tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, water, etc - some decent (and much more expensive) hotels have stopped doing these so it was really appreciated. There's no breakfast option but there are lots of places within a few yards. It's a lovely pub and we'd stay here again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    9.0
    Hospital Appointment Stay over Nearby
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room number 3 lock on door broke completely not the owners fault. but it was very loose dedefinitely needs attention

    Easy access to Homerton hospital as I was having an endoscopy there. Central for all amenities Lots of transport links food in Bar room service available

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    8.0
    Slightly overpriced for what it was but comfy bed, clean room and good location for the empire theatre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would repaint the bedroom in a much lighter & brighter colour.

    Clean, good location, piping hot water for bath/shower and comfy bed.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    8.0
    Nice cosy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit expensive

    Lovely cute cosy room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect little spot, would happily stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, was just what we needed. Room was a little warm as it was on the top floor but not a problem at all as there was a fan.

    Ideal location near to Victoria Park. Lovely room and very comfy bed. Discount in pub too and tasty gluten free beer!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    8.0
    The stay was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast would be a nice addition.

    Ideally located for anyone attending a wedding or evening reception at Hackney Town Hall. Rooms were simple but comfortable for an overnight stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice staff. Free WiFi. Room nice and clean, just a little small and dark. Probably will come back, when in London!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    8.0
    Traditional pub with contemporary feel and a warm welcome aboard!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing we loved it

    Location is superb. Heart of city but peaceful and quiet.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location.Great hotel.Exceptionally friendly,helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only one single mains electric socket in the room so had to alternate phone charger, kettle, fan. It was very hot weather so a wider opening window would have been lovely, although a tower fan was provided to compensate. The hotel is about due for some redecoration in places but that didn't detract from the overall experience.

    Great hotel in an excellent location easy to get to by train and tube.Checked in slightly ahead of time and was greeted by a very friendly member of staff. Room was comfortable and clean. The shower was excellent. Despite the bar being closed on check out I was happily served drinks while waiting to be met by family. Felt very welcome.Thank you. I will definitely come again.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, big bathroom.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    8.0
    Happy with my stay and would come back.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a single room and the shower wasn’t the best. Rain shower so no options to move in/out of water and the doors didn’t close properly.

    Convenient for work and the station, food is great and they offer room service 👍

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    9.0
    Would thoroughly recommend for great location in Hackney.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Private party on Saturday, so very noisy until 1am

    Perfect location. Good vibes

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly off the high street pretty pub with accommodation where I would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It met my needs for location and price. It was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

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