City of Westminster Travel Guide
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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.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Trafalgar Square
London’s great meeting place and the “front yard” of the National Gallery and St. Martin-in-the-Fields church.
Oxford Street
Browse hundreds of reputable shops, cafés and restaurants in one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe.
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
Top hotels in City of Westminster
Strand Palace Hotel
Great location, very good adjacent restaurants, room amenities perfect- proper coffee, bottled water, biscuits and chocolate! Comfortable bed and pillows. Would recommend
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
Mason and Fifth Westbourne Park was a VIBE! Location is great, the rooms and amenities*chefs kiss*. I can't wait to return!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
Hotel nice, staff not very friendly or helpful Room was ok very small and strange set up with sink by the door Not as close to Westminster as expected nothing on the doorstep Bed was comfortable but basic amenities
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Langham, London
Outstanding 5 star hotel
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Cumberland, London
Great hotel! Room and hotel clean, helpful staff, really good breakfast. I think the volume of the music in the hall is too high but you can’t hear it in the room so it’s ok. Position really good, next to Marble Arch underground.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City of Westminster
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
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.
