Abingdon Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
London in a Day: Tower of London, Westminster Abbey & River Cruise
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Abingdon
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
In general hotel is good. Internet is good, and the hotel staff are friendly. But the hotel is dated. Bottom line is money talks. You get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG
Room was fine, breakfast very good and the staff were very nice and polite
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Point A Kensington Olympia
Nice place to stay generally, would not recommend if you are a wheelchair or mobility aid user. Some staff didn’t know how to use the lift at all.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington
This was an excellent hotel for our London stay— close to two central tube stations, clean, comfortable, air conditioned, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Clearly the location is terrific. The views of the Tower of London and of the Tower Bridge are exciting and the hotel maximizes them. The staff was helpful and courteous. Our frustration was on our first night when we could not rouse room service. We tried repeatedly for an hour. No one answered. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
Absolutely loved this hotel, especially as a solo traveler! It’s in an excellent location with great proximity to the underground, plays, museums and everything you could want in London.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Abingdon
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Kensington Roof Gardens are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
