Balham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A soccer field with goals and players.
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Stay near popular Balham attractions

London Sewing Machine Museum

You can study the exhibits at London Sewing Machine Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Visit the shops and notable monuments 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$153
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$58
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
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
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise

NZ$39
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
London: Westminster to Greenwich River Thames Cruise
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$57
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Balham Hotel Deals

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is NZ$248 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$248
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (5,968 reviews)
"They charge to hold baggage, nothing in the room very basic"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is NZ$153 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$153
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (549 reviews)
"I am only 5”3 so the pod is very comfortable for me with legroom to spare and able to flip around comfortably. The capsule is quite sound proof you may hear occasionally movement or door but in general I was able to 😴 well.There are a combination of electric outlet usb and usb- C . I was able to ..."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$325 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$325
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is NZ$211 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$211
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,123 reviews)
"It’s so sad to comment but I would like everyone must know carefully before booking this hotel. The room is moldy and stuffy without air conditioner, bathroom is so dirty. Service is so bad. The only good point of this hotel is location. It’s in the center but I would rather to stay a bit further ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$503 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$503
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$356 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$356
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (5,701 reviews)
"Mary on reception arranged for the room to be ready earlier. Perfectly situated hotel for Covent Garden and The Savoy theatre"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Balham

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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.

A bustling street with a 'Welcome to Carnaby Street' archway, vintage shops, and pedestrians.

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Theatre.

A street with modern and historic buildings, including a Mulberry store and a Baily store.

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

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