London City Centre Travel Guide

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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 theatre 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

Things to do


Top hotels in London City Centre

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is Rp1.945.868 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp1.945.868
Rp2.335.042 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,292 reviews)
"Room was good, large place"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is Rp2.661.016 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.661.016
Rp3.193.220 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,412 reviews)
"It is a great location, right across the Tower of London. It is about 10 minutes walk from a tube so the transportation is good. the breakfast is on a high end of the cost but kid can eat free. So, it balanced out"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is Rp3.089.735 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp3.089.735
Rp3.707.682 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,507 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, spotless and such friendly staff. Will definitely return."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.402.232 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.402.232
Rp2.882.767 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,345 reviews)
"Everything was first class/ very central and surrounded by lovely places to eat .thanks"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Royal National Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is Rp3.788.252 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp3.788.252
Rp4.545.903 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,281 reviews)
"Nice hotel, right by Westminster bridge. Enjoyed our stay there. Staff were excellent. Room seemed smaller than the pictures"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Grand at Trafalgar Square

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

4 out of 5
8 Northumberland Avenue, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.769.773 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp3.769.773
Rp4.523.727 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,639 reviews)
"Everything at the hotel was wonderful"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

The Grand at Trafalgar Square
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Other neighbourhoods around London City Centre

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.

St James
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
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
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 Bond Street.

Mayfair


London City Centre Travel Guide