Hackney - London
Overview
Known for its huge green spaces such as Hackney Marshes, Hackney is a London borough in East London. It forms part of inner London and is a very diverse and multicultural borough. Some of the London 2012 Olympic games will also be held in Hackney. It is rapidly up and coming in certain certain areas though it has the reputation of being a bit rough and run down. As some places are still a bit dodgy, visitors are advised to stick to well trodden routes. Clapton Road nicknamed ‘murder mile’ and the Homerton/Hackney Wick area are places to be avoided after dark.

Accommodation
At Hackney you will find all range of hotels, from luxury to budget hotels. Feel comfortable as hotels in Hackney have been designed to take care of your every need. City Inn Express Hotel is recommended for its central location giving easy access to local attractions and business centers. City Inn Express Hotel will provide you every comfort without burning a hole in your pocket. If you are looking for a luxury stay in Hackney, then stay at the Crowne Plaza London-Shoreditch. The luxurious furnishings and bedrooms will make you feel relaxed in its leather armchairs. It also boasts of impressive rooftop restaurant, relaxing cocktail lounge and a fitness suite. It is located near Liverpool Street and the famous Oxford Street.

Shopping
Hackney offer shopping avenues from where you can do. At Charity Shop you can buy second hand items such as clothes, shoes, and home furnitures. You will get all kinds of books, fiction, nonfiction, and children books. You can also buy videos and music. At Carhartt Warehouse you will get urban clothing at discount prices. Szabo Lifestyle Bazaar offer clothes, ornaments and nick nacks, from a graceful pottery hand to a skull ornament. You can also buy pencils, cheap paint, coloring books, second hand clothes and ornaments and antiques at Kingsland Waste Market. You will be served from a wide selection of veggie dishes and fish kebab has sword fish tuna, salmon and prawns.

Food
If you are one of those who like eating, then Hackney definitely will not disappoint you. There are several restaurants which will take care of your gastronomy. Sweet Lemon Restaurant is recommended for Indian cuisines. You will be served delicious and mouth-watering dishes which are priced reasonably. For Turkish cuisines you can check out 19 Numara Bos Cirrik II Restaurant. At the Santa Maria de Buen Ayre Restaurant you will get great value for your money. The Argentinian cuisines will fill your palate as you relish the yummy steak. This place is highly recommended for all meat-lovers.