Acton Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Acton attractions

London Transport Museum Depot

You can browse the exhibits at London Transport Museum Depot, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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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Our pick of the best Acton Hotel Deals

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$405 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$405
26 July - 27 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
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! (141 reviews)
"Great aircon. New and convenient. Couple of minutes walk from Tottenham Court Station. Right at the busy shopping streets. Had a great sleep in the pod. Gripes are there should install a basket type of rack in the showers so that we can put our stuff in it, and perhaps provide slippers too. Overall, ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
a&o London Docklands Riverside

a&o London Docklands Riverside

3.5 out of 5
265 Rotherhithe Street London England
The price is NZ$176 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$176
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,030 reviews)
"Based on the price of this hotel, the rooms are quite comfortable. The room and bathroom were clean and the view of Canary Wharf is stunning. The staff were very nice and the free boat shuttle was a big plus. The major downfall was no AC in the room, the room was like a furnace. The hotel bar also ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

a&o London Docklands Riverside
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$477 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$477
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! (6,022 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
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$243 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$243
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (10,341 reviews)
"Well located hotel right beside Tower Bridge and 10mins from Tower Hill tube station. It was a nice hotel overall and didn't have anything to complain about. Only issue was, was the lack of aircon. We asked for a portable fan which did help but it still was very warm in the room."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$178 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$178
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,906 reviews)
"This hotel has a great location, but expect the bare minimum."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Our guide on where to stay in Acton

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A waterfront with modern buildings, including a curved structure with glass windows and a bridge overhead.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

A modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.

London City Centre

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Covent Garden Market with the Punch & Judy theatre and Central Avenue entrance.

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

A large white archway with intricate carvings, surrounded by trees and people walking.

City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

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The City of London

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

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