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Hotel

Thistle City Barbican

London — EC1V 8DS

350

Max Capacity

FROM

£800

Per Day

4.5

6 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Thistle City Barbican is a contemporary 4-star hotel perfectly positioned in the heart of London's financial district. Located just minutes from the iconic Barbican Centre and St Paul's Cathedral, this modern venue offers 463 comfortable guest rooms and exceptional conference facilities. The hotel features flexible meeting spaces accommodating up to 350 delegates, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and professional event planning services. With excellent transport connections including nearby Barbican and Moorgate stations, the venue provides easy access to all of London's major attractions and business districts. The hotel combines modern amenities with traditional hospitality, making it an ideal choice for both business events and leisure stays.

Room Capacities

theatre

250

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

reception

350

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £800

Day delegate rates from £45 per person. Room hire from £400. Prices vary by season and availability. Catering packages available.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Restaurant

Bar

Business centre

Fitness centre

Concierge service

Room service

Laundry service

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTrainingWorkshopsCorporate DinnersAward Ceremonies

Location & Access

Central Street, London EC1V 8DS

Barbican Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) - 2 minutes walk. Moorgate Station (Northern, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) - 5 minutes walk. Liverpool Street Station - 10 minutes walk. Multiple bus routes nearby.

No on-site parking. Nearby public car parks include Barbican Centre Car Park (5 minutes walk) and London Wall Car Park (3 minutes walk). Limited street parking available.

Wheelchair accessible