London City Centre Travel Guide

London
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


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 ₹8,148 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
₹8,148
₹9,777 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,959 reviews)
Good Hotel
"Still a good value hotel in a great position. Service a bit patchy this time. Problem with not enough lifts persists and stairs not really much of an option"

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
President Hotel
President Hotel
3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street, London, England
The price is ₹10,688 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹10,688
₹12,825 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,439 reviews)
"Really lovely place to stay with my daughter for our little trip. Staff were so helpful and really enjoyed our overnight stay."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024

President Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is ₹15,052 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹15,052
₹18,062 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,519 reviews)
Fabulous hotel !
"Great hotel with friendly staff !"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal Garden Hotel
5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street, London, England
The price is ₹17,635 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
₹17,635
₹21,161 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,460 reviews)
Perfect stay.
"Very clean and spacious room for your family of 4. The boys, aged 10 and 12, comfortably slept on the large sofa bed. Room was very clean, and loved that there is a bath and shower here! Location is convenient enough but at night its quiet so appreicated that."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Royal Garden Hotel
Royal National Hotel
Royal National Hotel
3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way, London, England
The price is ₹8,906 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
₹8,906
₹10,688 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,742 reviews)
Affordable
"Room was clean comfortable but small it did the job required and a bit warm overnight The beds were comfortable Bathroom facilities were great. Would stop there again."

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Royal National Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is ₹14,904 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
₹14,904
₹17,885 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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 restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,784 reviews)
"Great staff, very helpful with early booking. A very friendly hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
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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
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 Berkeley Square.

Mayfair
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus 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
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street 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.

West End


London City Centre Travel Guide