London City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

London City Centre
Tower Bridge featuring modern architecture, a city and a bridge
St. James Park showing heritage architecture and skyline
Covent Garden Market showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple
Tower Bridge showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and boating
Iconic landmarks, a world-famous theater district, lively nightlife zones and superb shopping and art museums await in the heart of England’s capital city.

London City Centre is the place for round-the-clock attractions. Discover architectural masterpieces, browse first-class museum exhibits and catch a play. Go on a shopping spree and sample the vibrant nightlife scene. Visit London City Centre to explore several districts, each with their own unique history and character.

The bright lights of Leicester Square mark the center of the pulsating West End. Shop at the brandname and luxury outlets on Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Theater lovers flock to venues, such as the Apollo Theatre and Sondheim Theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue. Admire sublime art collections at The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, on emblematic Trafalgar Square.

Watch talented street performers on the cobblestone plaza of Covent Garden. This former fruit market is home to the London Film Museum and London Transport Museum. Peruse antique and craft stalls at Jubilee Market. Esteemed ballet and opera companies perform at the Royal Opera House.

Step into the heartbeat of the Swinging Sixties at the bars and boutiques of Carnaby Street. Soho and Chinatown are packed with drinking and dining options. Make your way to fashionable Bloomsbury and explore The British Museum. Egyptian mummies, the Parthenon Marbles and Rosetta Stone are highlights of the museum’s artifacts.

The City of London is both London’s financial core and a tourism paradise. Visit iconic landmarks, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Combine upmarket fashion with gourmet food at 14th-century Leadenhall Market.

Walk in the footsteps of politicians at the Houses of Parliament and gaze up at Big Ben in Westminster. See where British monarchs are crowned at 950-year-old Westminster Abbey. A stroll through laid-back and leafy St. James’s Park brings you to Buckingham Palace. Check the schedule for the entertaining Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Buses and London Underground trains travel around London City Centre. Cross the River Thames via historic bridges to the South Bank. This riverfront district is famous for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe theater and Tate Modern, among other sights.


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Our pick of the best London City Centre Hotel Deals

The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is NZ$309 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,098 reviews)
"The property is in a good location. Sightseeing is good. The restaurants need better food options and they need seasoning in and on the food. The central air needs to be updated, we had to call for a fan. The curtain fell down, but they were quick to come up and repair that. The elevators were slow ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

The Tower Hotel, London
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is NZ$479 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$479
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,233 reviews)
Very clean and friendly
"Friendly staff, clean hotel and good prices"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is NZ$202 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,666 reviews)
Great spot but difficult to contact
"Great spot for spending the night. Feels safe and family friendly. Close to theaters, restaurants and shopping. Single train from Heathrow airport. I did not give 5 stars for service because Zedwell never replied to messages (phone, and hotel.com) with regard to my late arrival."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
4 out of 5
130 Tottenham Court Road, London, England
The price is NZ$308 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$308
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,743 reviews)
One night stay
"Conveniently located hotel near Kings Cross Station. Room basic but clean and has everything I needed (iron, hairdryer). Enjoyed the fresh coffee in the room, too. Loved that my bathroom had a bath - felt like an extra luxury!"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is NZ$401 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,070 reviews)
"It is a very good location"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Apex City of London Hotel
Apex City of London Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Seething Lane, London, England
The price is NZ$284 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$284
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,060 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Apex City of London Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around London City Centre

London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Soho

Soho

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

Soho
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Victoria showing a city and heritage architecture

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
Mayfair

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.

Mayfair
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(470 area reviews)

Buckingham Palace and Big Ben 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.

City of Westminster


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