Westminster Travel Guide
London
Visit Westminster
Popular places to visit
Westminster Abbey
The heart and soul of the nation’s spiritual life is also England’s finest example of ecclesiastic architecture.
Houses of Parliament
Delve into British politics at this historic complex, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Victoria Palace Theatre
Attend a spectacular production in the large domed auditorium of this celebrated institution with a rich and eclectic theatrical history.
Parliament Square
Visit this grassy plaza for a view of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and other historic structures that are synonymous with London.
Westminster Cathedral
Peer down over London from the summit of the tower and examine the intricate mosaics and exquisite marble designs of the cathedral interior.
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 Westminster
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
Location is fantastic, staff was friendly and welcoming. The bed and linens were clean but overall the room didn't feel clean, the power went out (understandably not their fault but still sucked) and we had to pack up to checkout in the dark. Overall the room did not feel worth 400$ a night and we ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey
Room need new carpet floor and please make a better breakfast.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
Clean, tidy
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Rubens at the Palace
Very courteous attentive staff and a lovely hotel. Loved my cozy double room
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
Room was clean and had everything we needed. Couldn’t beat the location, very walkable to many different attractions or to the underground station, for anything a little further out. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Our first room was filthy- the ‘cleaning rag’ was even left in the bathroom which turned out to be a dirty pillow case. Was moved to a different room and was told we would have that room for the remainder of our stay. However, was told the next morning we had to move and was left without a room for ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westminster
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
