Croydon Travel 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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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.

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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.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$409 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$409
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! (5,433 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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 19 July to 20 July
NZ$188
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
"Can’t beat the location. Amenities are clean and overall my new fav place to stay in London."

Reviewed on 10 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$535 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$535
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (6,021 reviews)
"The LOCATION was excellent, right by the River Walk, boats, The Eye and restaurants. Easy walking to Westminster Abbey and nice shopping. A cab could be called by the hotel outside the door. The bed was comfortable, our view was good and the separate living room was nice. For women, the light in ..."

Reviewed on 10 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! (425 reviews)
"Was very hot in the loft room, fan provided but did not help. Was odd that the small corridor outside the bedrooms had an aircon but the bedrooms did not. Otherwise was a good stay!"

Reviewed on 10 July 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! (841 reviews)
"Ideal location to visit London, tube is very close by to get around. Canary Wharf is like a village within the city just wonderful to stay in. The aparthotel is clean, spacious with a useful kitchenette. The staff are extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 10 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$183
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$208
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$70
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$98
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

NZ$75
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
sunset at Windsor Castle in London

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

NZ$75
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
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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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