South Croydon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A high-rise building complex with a train station and surrounding residential areas.
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Our guide on where to stay in South Croydon

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Waddon

While you're in Waddon, take in top sights like Former Croydon Airport Terminal and jump on the metro at Wandle Park Tram Station to see more of the city.

A forest path covered with fallen leaves.

Croham

Croham might not have many top sights, but Fairfields Halls and Former Croydon Airport Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Sanderstead

When in Sanderstead, you can plan a visit to Selhurst Park Stadium and GO Paintball London, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Selsdon and Ballards

Even though there aren't top sights in Selsdon and Ballards, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Addington Palace Golf Club. Jump on the metro at Coombe Lane Tram Station to see more of the city.

Selsdon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Selsdon and surrounding area, you can visit Addington Palace Golf Club and The Addington Golf Club.

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$166 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$166
25 Aug - 26 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$351 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$351
30 Aug - 31 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! (5,586 reviews)
"Room small but ok for 1 night"

Reviewed on 21 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$257 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$257
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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Rockwell East

Rockwell East

4 out of 5
99 Mansell Street London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Rockwell East
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff. Great communal area for relaxing. If I could suggest an improvement it would be that the coffee station is cleared more frequently and the machine replenished (we may have just been unfortunate in our timing there)."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

4 out of 5
18/21 Northumberland Avenue London England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,917 reviews)
"Nice property, well located within walking distance to lots of attractions in the city. Excellent staff and a good breakfast to start the day."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Citadines Trafalgar Square London
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Stay near popular South Croydon attractions

Former Croydon Airport Terminal

7.6/10 (35 reviews)
You can study the exhibits at Former Croydon Airport Terminal, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Croydon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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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
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
See London By Night Bus Tour

See London By Night Open-Top Bus Tour

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
See London By Night Open-Top Bus Tour
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Cities near South Croydon

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Croydon

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London

A historic tower, neatly trimmed hedges, and a grassy park area.
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Wallington

A park with a grassy field, a playground, and a walking path.

Purley

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