Mayfair Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mayfair
London featuring street scenes, shopping and heritage architecture
Mayfair
London featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
Berkeley Square featuring outdoor art, autumn colours and a park
Find some of London’s best shopping, famous auction houses and five-star hotels in this London neighborhood surrounded by pretty parks.

Mayfair is a West End neighborhood filled with shopping, exquisite accommodations and great nightspots. It’s such an affluent region that it holds the highest real estate position on the British version of the Monopoly game. Visit the area to enjoy its attractions and the large parks lining its outer edges.

Entertainment in Mayfair started in the 1700s with the revelry of London’s annual May Fair. Plays, livestock auctions and drinking foreshadowed the activities of today. Today The May Fair is a grand hotel, home to American aristocracy in the 1900s, British royalty in the 1920s, Hollywood stars in the 1950s and avant-garde partygoers today. Select this or other five-star hotels for a luxury stay in the neighborhood.

Attend an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts on the east side of Mayfair. Tour its permanent collection, which includes British artists from as early as its foundation in 1768 as well as other artists from the 18th century to today.

At the heart of Mayfair is Grosvenor Square Gardens, one of London’s Royal Parks. See its Franklin Delano Roosevelt statue, September 11 Memorial Garden and memorial to the RAF’s Eagle Squadron. Bordering the park is the United States Embassy.

Just west of Mayfair is the 350-acre (140-hectare) Hyde ParkOpens in a new window, one of London’s Royal Parks. Look for the Diana Memorial Fountain next to the Serpentine lake. At the northeast sector of the park near Marble ArchOpens in a new window is the Speakers’ Corner, where Marx, Lenin and Orwell made speeches in past years and millions have gathered for protests in recent years. Picnic or sunbathe at Green ParkOpens in a new window along the southern edge of Mayfair. Sit in the shade of the London plane trees next to the green lawns of Berkeley Square Garden.

Shop along Oxford StreetOpens in a new window, have a suit tailor-made at Savile Row and pass by the famous Sotheby’s and Phillips auction houses. Dine at some of London’s top restaurants in and around Mayfair’s exclusive hotels.


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Our pick of the best Mayfair Hotel Deals

The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is AU$245 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$245
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,326 reviews)
"nice enough stay, big room, shower was weird! But staff was helpful and we enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Nice lobby!"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

The Tower Hotel, London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is AU$351 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$351
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,977 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is AU$398 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$398
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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! (3,927 reviews)
"I loved the central location of the hotel and the walkability to everything."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Sea Containers London
Sea Containers London
5 out of 5
20 Upper Ground, London, England
The price is AU$439 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$439
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,618 reviews)
"Excellent hotel would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

Sea Containers London
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is AU$326 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,877 reviews)
"A perfect location, wonderful staff, great room. Thank you for such a wonderful four night stay."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is AU$196 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (4,585 reviews)
"location is excellent. nothing to complain about. room was simple."

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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 Mayfair

West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus 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
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
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

St James

St James is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Piccadilly Circus or St. James's Square.

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London City Centre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
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Marylebone

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Marylebone
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

Bloomsbury


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