St. Michael's Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit St. Michael's
Popular places to visit

Hyde Park
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.

Buckingham Palace
Explore the magnificent royal residence, home to Queen Elizabeth II.

Piccadilly Circus
Soak up the buzzing atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus, right at the heart of London’s most exciting entertainment district.

Tower Bridge
This world-famous landmark is at the heart of modern London life, and a testament to the city’s rich engineering and commercial history.

O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.

Big Ben
Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.
Activities

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Optional Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub

London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best St. Michael's Hotel Deals

Strand Palace Hotel
Lovely stay from start to finish. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and check-in was smooth and efficient (just note there’s a £25 deposit, which I hadn’t expected). The room was spotless, and the little touch of chocolate on arrival was a nice surprise. The location is very central, making ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The room is very outdated. Toilet had issues flushing. Other than that we had a great view of the tower bridge.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Rooms are great but not worth the upgrade for an extra person as rooms for 2 persons are identical to 3 persons rooms, so safe a few bucks (>£100/night) booking a standard instead
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Great location, clean, very hot rooms, no privacy as bathroom had no lock and felt very exposed going to toilet and shower.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Check-in was a bit of a hassle, as there was some kind of issue going on. I waited quite a while. However, the staff was extremely understanding and helpful, and they did their best to get it resolved as soon as possible. In the end I was comfortably checked into my room and the rest of the stay ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Everything is great, very professional staff👌English breakfast is one of my favourite, especially the hush brown, which needs a pinch of salt to make it perfect, but I still love it. Apart from that they served poached eggs, sausages, croissants and amazing fresh melons! 😋
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Michael's

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.

Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

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

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.

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 Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
