St James Travel Guide

London

Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture
The Mall showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements
Admiralty Arch showing heritage elements
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture

Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theatres and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighbourhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theatres, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theatre.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavours, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in St James

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.916.089 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.916.089
Rp2.299.307 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 Rp2.499.246 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.499.246
Rp2.999.095 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! (8,465 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 21 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 Rp3.095.362 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp3.095.362
Rp3.714.434 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 Rp2.406.607 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.406.607
Rp2.888.018 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,331 reviews)
"Shopping options was so close The train stations was close on the staff we’re really friendly. Unhelpful room is so clean. Bed was amazing. I will definitely stay again in the near future."

Reviewed on 19 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 Rp3.795.151 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
Rp3.795.151
Rp4.554.182 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 Rp3.487.837 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp3.487.837
Rp4.185.404 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! (1,648 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable room. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. I’d definitely stay there again. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

The Grand at Trafalgar Square
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Other neighbourhoods around St James

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London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

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.

London City Centre
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
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 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
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
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

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.

City of Westminster


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