London City Centre Travel Guide

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An outdoor dining area with striped umbrellas, people seated at tables, and a wooden bench.
A modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.
A classical building with columns and ornate detailing.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings and trees.
A large ship docked at a port with a cityscape in the background.

Stay near popular London City Centre attractions

A river with boats, a gazebo, and autumn trees.

Hyde Park

9.2/10 (38,380 reviews)
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
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Activities

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$119
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

NZ$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
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
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

NZ$119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$98
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best London City Centre Hotel Deals

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$197 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$197
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$392 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$392
30 July - 31 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! (6,081 reviews)
"We were visiting London and this hotel was the perfect location to walk or take the Tube to see the sites and go everywhere we needed to go. The staff was friendly and offered recommendations to us. The hotel offered multiple dining outlets from a quick breakfast to a fun bar/restaurant. We were ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$363 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$363
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (5,466 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Only complaint is the shower is a little different."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is NZ$217 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$217
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,928 reviews)
"It’s cheap and really well located for the centre of London. The rooms are tiny - they tell you they only change linens once every four days but they don’t change towels or clean the bathroom either! The lifts are overcrowded and slow"

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$332 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$332
23 Aug - 24 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! (10,365 reviews)
"Upon arrival to the hotel the reception and lobby area was modern and well presented, giving a great first impression of the hotel. We were greeted at reception by a lovely staff member who offered to check us in early which was a lovely bonus. The room was clean and comfortable but was very dated, ..."

Reviewed on 24 July 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Cumberland, London

The Cumberland, London

4.5 out of 5
The Cumberland, Great Cumberland Place London England
The price is NZ$392 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$392
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
The Cumberland, London
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Our guide on where to stay in London City Centre

Find the best London City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about London City Centre
Learn more about London City Centre
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 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.

An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, historic buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Wimbledon

You might enjoy the theatres while in Wimbledon. Wimbledon Village Stables is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Dundonald Road Tram Station or Wimbledon 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 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.

London City Centre Travel Guide

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