Croydon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial Ultra Wide Panoramic View of Central West Croydon London City of England United Kingdom. The Footage Was Captured with Drone's Camera on Mostly Cloudy Day of November 20th, 2023
A cityscape with a prominent modern skyscraper, a curved railway track, and residential areas with houses.
A cityscape with a prominent modern building featuring a unique facade, surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial buildings, under a partly cloudy sky.
A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic architecture, including a prominent clock tower and a red-brick building with ornate details.
Aerial View of West Croydon London City of England Great Britain. November 20th, 2023

Our guide on where to stay in Croydon

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Fairfield

If you're spending time in Fairfield, check out sights like Fairfields Halls or Museum Of Croydon and hop on the metro to see more of the city at East Croydon Tram Station or East Croydon Tram Station.

Beddington Park

Waddon

While you're in Waddon, take in top sights like Croydon Airport Visitor Centre and jump on the metro at Wandle Park Tram Station to see more of the city.

View of Sheffield City Centre from Park Hill on a sunny morning

Addiscombe

When in Addiscombe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Whitgift Shopping Centre or Fairfields Halls and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Addiscombe Tram Station or Lebanon Road Tram Station.

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Open Photo by John Salmon

Broad Green

When in Broad Green and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Centrale Shopping Centre or Whitgift Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Waddon Marsh Tram Station or Waddon Marsh Tram Station.

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Open Photo by Peter Trimming

Selhurst

Though Selhurst may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Selhurst Park Stadium and Whitgift Shopping Centre.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$520 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$520
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,349 reviews)
"Really friendly staff and love how central this hotel is! Walkable to everything. One downside is the rooms are really in need of upgrade. The air flow is terrible and my shower in the “suite” only came up to my chin, I am a 5’7 woman so this is weird!"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$371 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$371
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,191 reviews)
"I have mixed feelings about my stay at The Tower Hotel. I paid extra for a Tower Bridge view room, but instead received a room overlooking the wharf with only a partial side view of the bridge, which was further obstructed by air conditioning units. I raised my concern at check-in but was told I ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$188 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$188
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"Great location, the most attentive staff, and comfortable modern looking and very secured lobby and other secured amenities."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
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Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

Westciti Caroco Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
35 Morland Avenue Croydon England
Stay at this aparthotel in Croydon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (423 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Westciti Caroco Aparthotel
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (798 reviews)
"A relatively new property. Desk hosts were very friendly. The room clean, the property location good for walking around the wharf. The issue we had was 1) no air conditioning which meant we had to leave windows open and even the door ajar to get a breeze. That led to lots of noise out from the window. ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
The Gate London City

The Gate London City

4 out of 5
41 White Church Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
"I strongly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

The Gate London City
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Stay near popular Croydon attractions

Selhurst Park Stadium

4.0/5 (3 reviews)
Catch an event at Selhurst Park Stadium during your trip to London. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
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Activities

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

NZ$206
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

NZ$62
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

NZ$226
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London

Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London

NZ$273
per traveller
Mamma Mia! The Party Ticket London
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$73
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

NZ$56
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
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Cities near Croydon

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London

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