London City Centre Travel Guide

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London City Centre
Tower Bridge featuring a sunset, modern architecture and a bridge
St. James Park featuring heritage architecture and skyline
Covent Garden which includes street scenes and a city as well as a couple
Tower Bridge featuring a sunset, boating and a bridge
Iconic landmarks, a world-famous theater district, lively nightlife zones and superb shopping and art museums await in the heart of England’s capital city.

London City Centre is the place for round-the-clock attractions. Discover architectural masterpieces, browse first-class museum exhibits and catch a play. Go on a shopping spree and sample the vibrant nightlife scene. Visit London City Centre to explore several districts, each with their own unique history and character.

The bright lights of Leicester Square mark the center of the pulsating West End. Shop at the brandname and luxury outlets on Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street. Theater lovers flock to venues, such as the Apollo Theatre and Sondheim Theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue. Admire sublime art collections at The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, on emblematic Trafalgar Square.

Watch talented street performers on the cobblestone plaza of Covent Garden. This former fruit market is home to the London Film Museum and London Transport Museum. Peruse antique and craft stalls at Jubilee Market. Esteemed ballet and opera companies perform at the Royal Opera House.

Step into the heartbeat of the Swinging Sixties at the bars and boutiques of Carnaby Street. Soho and Chinatown are packed with drinking and dining options. Make your way to fashionable Bloomsbury and explore The British Museum. Egyptian mummies, the Parthenon Marbles and Rosetta Stone are highlights of the museum’s artifacts.

The City of London is both London’s financial core and a tourism paradise. Visit iconic landmarks, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Combine upmarket fashion with gourmet food at 14th-century Leadenhall Market.

Walk in the footsteps of politicians at the Houses of Parliament and gaze up at Big Ben in Westminster. See where British monarchs are crowned at 950-year-old Westminster Abbey. A stroll through laid-back and leafy St. James’s Park brings you to Buckingham Palace. Check the schedule for the entertaining Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Buses and London Underground trains travel around London City Centre. Cross the River Thames via historic bridges to the South Bank. This riverfront district is famous for the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe theater and Tate Modern, among other sights.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in London City Centre

The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is ฿4,864 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿4,864
฿5,836 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,009 reviews)
"The is an amazing hotel the location is just perfect with an amazing view of the tower bridge. Lots of good restaurants around the area. Definitely will stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

The Tower Hotel, London
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is ฿7,460 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿7,460
฿8,952 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,187 reviews)
"Shower needed repair. Mould in the shower. First room was terrible.... small with tiny window looking out into cleaning storage area. Had to pay extra 600 usd for upgrade to a room with a window looking outside"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is ฿3,456 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿3,456
฿4,147 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,621 reviews)
Great location, very comfortable beds
"Great hotel, perfect location, beds extremely comfortable. Yes there is no other furniture in the room, yes there are no windows and yes there is only a bit of glass between you and the bathroom, but what more do you need than a comfortable bed and a hot strong shower."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
4 out of 5
130 Tottenham Court Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,449 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿5,449
฿6,538 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,732 reviews)
Overall a good stay with very friendly staff
"Staff was very friendly and helpful especially the lady that checked me in. Wish I caught her name. Room was clean and couldn't fault the cleanliness. Carpet need replacing though and it needs a lick of paint as alot of scuff marks around the skirting. Aircon didn't work and broken which meant room ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square (formerly Grafton)
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is ฿6,546 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿6,546
฿7,855 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,032 reviews)
"Great staff (very friendly) and room."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
The Royal Horseguards, London
The Royal Horseguards, London
4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court, London, England
The price is ฿7,899 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿7,899
฿9,479 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,323 reviews)
"Every time I come to London I stay here! Great location! Love the staff and my stay."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

The Royal Horseguards, London
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around London City Centre

London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

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.

Covent Garden
Soho

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.

Soho
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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

Waterloo
Victoria showing a city and heritage architecture

Westminster

While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

Westminster
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
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Buckingham Palace and Big Ben 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.

City of Westminster


London City Centre Travel Guide