Croydon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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.

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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.

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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 Centrale Shopping Centre.

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Addiscombe

When in Addiscombe and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fairfields Halls or Museum Of Croydon 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 Museum Of Croydon and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Waddon Marsh Tram Station or Waddon Marsh Tram Station.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$393 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$393
19 July - 20 July
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! (5,398 reviews)
"clean and comfy room plus close to tubes and resto"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is NZ$189 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$189
19 July - 20 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Great little pod. Did not feel cramped at all in the double. Loved having a/c in the heat wave. Would recommend for a solo traveler on a budget!"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$561 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$561
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,977 reviews)
"Just had a 3 night stay at Park Plaza Westminster in a studio room with a Big Ben view. Room was really spacious and view was spectacular. Bathroom was big and had both a shower and bath. The studio had microwave and some plates and cutlery for use of you wished to eat in your room. Amenities at ..."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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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! (424 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! (819 reviews)
"Clean room nice and comfortable great location"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (850 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good."

Reviewed on 19 June 2026

Rockwell East
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Stay near popular Croydon attractions

Selhurst Park Stadium

4.0/10 (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
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
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
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

NZ$73
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise

NZ$80
per adult
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
Windsor Castle,Roman Bath & Stonehenge Tour

Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour

NZ$193
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Roman Baths & Stonehenge Full Day Tour
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Cities near Croydon

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London

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Bromley

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Westerham

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South Croydon

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