Waterloo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings including a dome.
A historic building with red brick walls, large wooden doors, and stone steps leading to the entrance.
A river with boats, a bridge, and the London Eye in the background.
A colorful mural on a building wall depicting various buildings and landmarks.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a cityscape, featuring a river, trees, and distant cranes.

Stay near popular Waterloo attractions

A large Ferris wheel, a historic building with blue lighting, and a green tower.

London Eye

8.8/10 (23,914 reviews)
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the London skyline in this magnificent big wheel that combines state-of-the-art engineering and all the fun of the fairground.
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Activities

Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour with Pub Lunch in Lacock

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

NZ$154
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath with Lunch in a 14th-Century Pub
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

NZ$193
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$57
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
London: The View from The Shard

London: The View from The Shard

NZ$55
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
London: The View from The Shard
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

NZ$97
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

NZ$547
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
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Our pick of the best Waterloo Hotel Deals

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is NZ$424 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$424
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,171 reviews)
"Great stay, lovely hotel in an amazing location."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza County Hall London

Park Plaza County Hall London

4 out of 5
1 Addington Street London England
The price is NZ$389 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$389
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Park Plaza County Hall London
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$218 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$218
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)
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is NZ$311 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$311
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! (5,552 reviews)
"What a find! I’m a single traveller so had a single room. Perfect size. Very comfortable. Staff so friendly. Especially the concierge! I also asked for extra milk & sugar and it was there within a couple of minutes. Fantastic location too. Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is NZ$307 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$307
16 Aug - 17 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! (10,484 reviews)
"We arrived at 4.00 pm after travelling through the night by air from Canada. We could not rest due to the noise of construction on the floor immediately above. After calling the front desk the attendant said they had put a note about the construction on their website. Not good enough! No one, not ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is NZ$183 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$183
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! (3,974 reviews)
"Check in was very easy, there were several staff in the lobby to assist with check in on the computer. There were several computers that were convenient for others to check in simultaneously. The room was small but very nice, it had everything needed it for my stay. My room included an air conditioner ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterloo

Find the best Waterloo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.

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

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.

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 busy street with a red double-decker bus, cars, and pedestrians. Flags of various countries are hanging above the street.

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.

Waterloo Travel Guide

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