London City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Tower Bridge featuring modern architecture, a city and a bridge
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

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is NZ$236 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$236
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,231 reviews)
"Love the location of this hotel just few steps away from underground, few minute walk away from bus and a lot of food options available! Check in and out is fast and convenient where they send u email before to provide check in details so it smoother check in. One issue I had was the bathroom light ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is NZ$335 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$335
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,454 reviews)
"Great Location"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is NZ$375 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$375
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,085 reviews)
"No complaints, would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Grand Paddington Court
Park Grand Paddington Court
4 out of 5
27 Devonshire Terrace, Paddington, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$284 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$284
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,649 reviews)
Great location
"Perfect location, walking distance to Paddington station, great cafes and pubs. Friendly staff, very accommodating when asked for room with larger bed :)"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Park Grand Paddington Court
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is NZ$440 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$440
per night
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,648 reviews)
"Great location!!! Views of Big Ben and very walkable to the major sites. The only reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 was that we requested our room to be cleaned each day only for them to only clean once during our 6 day stay. The lighting in our suite was also not great—in both the bathroom and the room ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
St Giles Hotel - London
St Giles Hotel - London
3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue, London, England
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$250 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$250
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,876 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, but the room as a little smaller than the pictures capture"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

St Giles Hotel - London
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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
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 Berkeley Square.

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
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End


London City Centre Travel Guide

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