London City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
London City Centre
Tower Bridge featuring modern architecture, a city and a bridge
St. James Park showing heritage architecture and skyline
Covent Garden Market showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple
Tower Bridge showing a bay or harbour, a sunset and boating
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.


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Our pick of the best London City Centre Hotel Deals

The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$240 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$240
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,710 reviews)
Easy stay
"1 night stay. Good location, good facilities back of St Katherine’s Dock"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$387 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$387
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,707 reviews)
"Excelent location"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England
The price is AU$203 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,984 reviews)
"Great location 3min walk to station nice area close to Kensington palace coffee shops"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is AU$332 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$332
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,434 reviews)
"Lovely clean room. Plenty of polite and helpful staff when checking in and out. Close to theatres, bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is AU$325 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$325
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,423 reviews)
"At our arrival we were given room for handicapped access, neither me or my husband are handicapped. Frontdesk person didn't mention details about the room. The very next morning we were able to switch rooms and moved into a regular one. This room was alright but it had a concealed leak in a shower ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Tottenham Court Road (formely Kenilworth)
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Tottenham Court Road (formely Kenilworth)
4 out of 5
97 Great Russell Street, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$367 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$367
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Spot on
"Double bed in a single room! Brilliant! Good size for a superior single and perfect location for city break"

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Tottenham Court Road (formely Kenilworth)
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
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(470 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
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

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.

West End


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