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Hotel

Thistle Barbican

London — EC1V 8DS

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£140

Per Day

4.7

22 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Thistle Barbican is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the vibrant Barbican area of London, perfectly positioned between the historic City of London and trendy Shoreditch. The hotel offers modern meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and social gatherings for up to 200 delegates. With its prime location near the Barbican Centre and excellent transport links, guests enjoy easy access to London's cultural attractions, financial district, and shopping areas. The venue features contemporary facilities including free WiFi, AV equipment, and professional event support services, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure visitors to the capital.

Room Capacities

theatre

150

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

200

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £140

Meeting room hire rates available on request. Day delegate packages and residential rates vary by season and availability.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

Natural daylight

24-hour reception

Restaurant

Bar

Business centre

Accessible facilities

City centre location

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Meeting Rooms

Parking

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Lighting Controls

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTraining SessionsWorkshopsCorporate EventsSeminars

Location & Access

120 Central Street, London EC1V 8DS

Barbican Underground station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) 3 minutes walk. Moorgate station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern lines) 5 minutes walk. Liverpool Street station 10 minutes walk with connections to Stansted Express. Multiple bus routes nearby.

No on-site parking. Barbican Centre car park 2 minutes walk. Several NCP car parks within 5 minutes walk. Street parking available with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible