48h in Shoreditch

Shoreditch is to London what Williamsburg is to New York and Mitte is to Berlin. Like the other mentioned places, Shoreditch was a hub for art and entrepreneurs and as a result, money followed. The place is now one of the trendiest areas of London, filled with great food, cool stores and creative events. Its therefore not a hard task finding a good breakfast spot. For a two day trip go to Hoi Polloi at the Ace hotel and Barber & Parlour.

WHAT TO DO

Spend your day walking around Shoreditch, looking at all the street art, visit unique vintage stores such as Atika and the classic House of Hackney. Are you there during the weekend make sure to pay a visit at the Columbia Road Flower Market.

Another favorite is the one of a kind pop-up mall, Boxpark. Made entirely out of shipping containers its a great space for shopping, eating and drinking. Still feeling hungry or maybe just peckish? Indulge yourself with some Brick Lane Street Food!

 

 

 

WHERE TO STAY

 

Ace Hotel is a small hipster hotel chain with a young and urban vibe. The hotel has great rooms, and even better location. The lobby is filled with freelancers who spends the full day working from the hotel, from breakfast through to the afterwork cocktails. You could actually spend the whole weekend just at the hotel since it is equipped with a cafe, a restaurant, rooftop bar, spa, and a lot of daily events.