Crystal Palace Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Crystal Palace Park
You can take time to visit Crystal Palace Park during your travels to London. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Catch an event at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre during your trip to London. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Crystal Palace Museum
You can study the exhibits at Crystal Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Secret Garden
Enjoy a stop at Secret Garden, an entertaining place to visit in London. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
The Lovely Gallery
You can study the exhibits at The Lovely Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in London. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Ruined Victorian Folly
Find out about the history of London with a stop at Ruined Victorian Folly. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Crystal Palace
Strand Palace Hotel
"The hotel is great good location, good rooms, excellent restaurant for both evening meals and breakfast. Unfortunately check in is an absolute joke, arrived at the hotel around 3.30 pm to be told the rooms we’re not ready and would not be ready for some time, after waiting for an hour we decided ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
"The Hotel is a dated Property with some things that don’t work in the room like the lights. The air and heat is weird. Just a little different than the norm. A basic stay good for one night which is what we needed."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"A awful nights sleep. The room was unbearably hot. Air con was non existent. Sofa bed squeaked every time child moved. Room and amenities all very dated and scruffy. Didn’t engage with a member of staff as everything was automated. All very impersonal. A great location but a really disappointing ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"Stayed here 4 years ago, so came back. Location is good for tourism,the property is well maintained and upscale. We stayed a week but went to Leeds for 2 days and as such informed the front desk that the room didn’t require service for those nights. Front desk had some eco friendly promo and gave ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"Air conditioning was good. Clean spaces and room. Great central location."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
"Well situated for central London, down a leafy street, and very close to the river and Tate Britain. The rooms aren’t huge, but extremely well thought through, so we felt we had plenty of space. Good air-con and shower. Breakfast was great, and the front desk was extremely helpful. Thank you"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Crystal Palace
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Thames River and Ice Rink Canary Wharf. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
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.
City of Westminster
Big Ben and Trafalgar Square 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.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
London City Centre
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.
