West Hampstead Travel Guide
London
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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.
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.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
The Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Things to do
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
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 Big Ticket - London Eye, Madame Tussauds & SEA LIFE
Top hotels in West Hampstead
Strand Palace Hotel
Ideally located for our plans, walking distance to key locations in Londons theatre district in Covent Garden. Only slight issue was family room was not 2 double beds as advertised as anyone will know who has slept on a sofa bed, it’s not the same. Worked for one night. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Location is awesome I recomend to book a room with view to the bridge.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Booked a last minute stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. No provisions or offers given to celebrate our special day, not even a 'happy anniversary' comment! Room was not clean...hair in shower area and plughole, dust on table/TV. Breakfast was a smaller selection than expected. Omlettes, eggs ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Room was clean but barren Carpet in hallways dirty/stained Lobby beautifully maintained good vibe Location excellent
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
Perfect stay - lovely property
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
a&o London Docklands Riverside
Everything about the hotel itself was great—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. However, there was an issue with the booking through Expedia, as the hotel had not received our reservation. Because of this, we had to wait until the standard check-in time, even though we had requested an earlier ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Hampstead
Marylebone
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.
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.
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.
Fitzrovia
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road – discover Fitzrovia, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
