The Hyde 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.
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.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Big Ben
One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.
Things to do
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
Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transfer
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Top hotels in The Hyde
Strand Palace Hotel
Great location with easy access around the city. Excellent staff, lovely room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Good location. Clean room, building is a bit old.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
More knowledgeable front desk regarding VIP perks etc.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
This listing is incomplete. Right off the bat, they wanted £40 to check-in early. Rather than give available rooms to folks first come first served like other hotels, they wanted more money. The cocoon concept seemed pretty cool, except the room we got… - has no windows - is split in two vertically ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Great location, thanks for the room upgrade!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Half-decent hotel but crosses a line for me when they give you a screen to check in yourself. So impersonal and passing the friction to guests.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Hyde
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Oxford Street 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.
