Primrose Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Primrose Hill showing skyline, landscape views and night scenes
Primrose Hill which includes a garden, landscape views and a sunset
Primrose Hill which includes a city, skyline and landscape views
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill which includes a park, a sunset and cycling

Magnificent views of the London skyline, celebrity spotting, stylish cafés and lively pubs beckon visitors to this upmarket and village-like neighbourhood. 

Primrose Hill presents a glimpse into how Londoners live a village lifestyle within the limits of a major world capital. This fashionable and prestigious neighborhood has long been a popular hangout among actors, models, musicians and socialites. Walk to a famous hilltop to enjoy an uninterrupted panorama of the city. Stroll streets lined with elegant residences, boutiques, cafés and pubs.

Primrose Hill is the neighborhood’s namesake grassy knoll and one of London’s best natural viewpoints. Crowds gather here to enjoy picnics and views of emblematic city landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and The Shard. Look for a plaque engraved with William Blake’s quote "I have conversed with the spiritual Sun. I saw him on Primrose Hill.Shakespeare’s Tree is an oak tree planted to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth.

Admire grand Victorian terraces while walking along Regent’s Park Road. This is the commercial heart of the area and where independent shops sit next to international restaurants and traditional British pubs. There’s a chance that you’ll cross paths with celebrities as you move between the locales. Look for blue plaques that mark the former homes of luminaries such as poets Dylan Thomas and William Yeats.

Fans of the performing arts should plan a stop at the Cecil Sharp House. This cultural center is the epicenter of English folk music and dance. Attend a gig, take a dance class and join a singing workshop.

Bridges at the foot of the knoll cross Regent’s Canal into Regent’s Park, one of the Royal Parks of London. Spend a day exploring the park via tree-lined pathways and visiting London Zoo and Queen Mary’s Rose Garden. Stretch your legs with a walk on the Regent’s Canal Towpath. A short 15-minute amble will bring you to Camden Market, a bustling area home to design shops, fashion stores, bars and street food stands.

Primrose Hill is a neighborhood located in the London Borough of Camden, in the northwest of the city. Travel here by the London Underground to the Chalk Farm Tube station or via bus line 274.


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London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

London Marriott Hotel Regents Park

4.5 out of 5
128 King Henrys Road, London, England
The price is NZ$418 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$418
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
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The price is NZ$278 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$278
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (7,802 reviews)
"It has one of the best views to the Tower Bridge, we can see it all the time we want. Also is surrounded of many beautiful places for dining around."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is NZ$373 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$373
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,220 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, friendly staff. Great tube options making it very easy to get around. Direct tube from Heathrow to Covent Garden and its a short walk to hotel."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is NZ$415 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$415
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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8.8/10 Excellent! (4,891 reviews)
"Great hotel close to Westminster Abby, the Eye and many other attractions. Easy to catch the Hop on/off bus and some fun restaurants near by."

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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Sea Containers London

Sea Containers London

5 out of 5
20 Upper Ground, London, England
The price is NZ$532 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
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14 Aug - 15 Aug
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,973 reviews)
"Ideal location, felt very safe. Good base to get about from. Lovely hotel with very friendly and helpful staff."

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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is NZ$463 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$463
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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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! (5,022 reviews)
"Good location. Beds compy."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Other neighbourhoods around Primrose Hill

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Marylebone

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Kings Cross St. Pancras which includes heritage architecture and interior views as well as a small group of people

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Russell Square and St Pancras Chambers. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
Bloomsbury featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury
West End showing a city, heritage architecture 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
Paddington featuring a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington
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

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