Barnes 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.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
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
From London: Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Barnes
Strand Palace Hotel
"Overall, the hotel was perfect for what I needed/requested for my trip."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
"Clean and spacious room. Very modern and lovely bathroom. Wonderful service and beautiful hotel all round. Really amazing stay opposite Heathrow Airport with a bus that pulls up right outside often which took us to the airport."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"I had a beautiful corner room overlooking the river and the Tower Bridge. Place was 5 star all the way and the breakfast is one of the best meals I had in London."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"Nice location, walk to lots of tourist attractions"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"Room and bed was clean. Pillows were flat and they would not provide extras. Hotel had no windows and areas where the air conditioning didn’t work were hot and suffocating. We moved rooms to an area that was cooler and air conditioning worked better. Great location. Nice lobby. Helpful staff. But ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
"Amazing and friendly staff! We stayed for my fiancé’s birthday and they were so kind and accommodating for this!! Would stay again"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barnes
Kensington
Kensington Roof Gardens and Kensington High Street 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.
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.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road 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.
Paddington
Hyde Park Stables and Paddington Central 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.
