West Hampstead Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Big Ben
Since first sounding in 1859, Big Ben has been one of the most treasured symbols of Britain.
Activities
London Eye Experience Tickets
Westminster Abbey Tickets
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
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Other neighbourhoods around West Hampstead
Camden
The British Museum and Oxford Street are a few top attractions in Camden. Hop around the city on the metro at Chalk Farm Underground Station or Swiss Cottage Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and popular shops.
Marylebone
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.
Paddington
The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London and Queensway 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.
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.
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.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Russell Square, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- O2 Arena
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Wembley Stadium
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
- Trafalgar Square
- Oxford Street
- Windsor Castle
- Marble Arch
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- The Shard
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Westminster Abbey
- Natural History Museum
- Finsbury Park
- Russell Square
- Kensington High Street
- Liverpool Street
- Hampton Court Palace
- Covent Garden Market
- Royal Albert Hall
- Westfield Stratford City