Hang with the hipsters in Peckham
Hoxton and Shoreditch are now old hat - the coolest of the cool can now be found hanging out in this south east London hotspot. The epicentre of trendy Peckham is Bellenden Road where hot ticket restaurants, specialist grocery shops and boutiques now grace the area. Frank's Cafe and rooftop bar is a great place for the summer. Persepolis offers hard-to-find Persian ingredients and has its own best-selling cookbook, or head to Rye Lane for plenty of street food-type snacks.
Watch a performance at the CLF Art cafe
Music, theatre, dance, film and comedy are all to be found in the Bussey Building. Check out the listings and see what takes your fancy. There's also record shops and bike workshops to explore in the same building. If you're more old school, then try Dulwich Picture Gallery for classical art, or the South London Gallery for something more contemporary. The Peckhamplex is a much-loved local cinema.
All of London within reach..
With handy public transport links via bus, train and overground, everything that the capital has to offer is within easy reach. Maritime Greenwich with the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark and cable car across the Thames is a great close-by option. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Peckham? Try the Travelodge London Greenwich, or alternatively our Travelodge London Greenwich High Road Hotel.