Westminster Travel Guide

London
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Popular places to visit

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Big Ben

4/5(1,061 reviews)

One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England.

Big Ben
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Westminster Abbey

4.5/5(369 reviews)

The heart and soul of the nation’s spiritual life is also England’s finest example of ecclesiastic architecture.

Westminster Abbey
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Houses of Parliament

4/5(231 reviews)

Delve into British politics at this historic complex, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Houses of Parliament
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Westminster Cathedral

4/5(5 reviews)

Peer down over London from the summit of the tower and examine the intricate mosaics and exquisite marble designs of the cathedral interior.

Westminster Cathedral
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Victoria Palace Theatre

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Attend a spectacular production in the large domed auditorium of this celebrated institution with a rich and eclectic theatrical history.

Victoria Palace Theatre
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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.

Parliament Square

Things to do

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Westminster Abbey Tickets

£29
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
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The Big Day out * London Eye with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise*

£63
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Big Day out * London Eye with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise*
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach

£119
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Luxury Coach
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London: Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket

£29
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London: Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket
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Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour & Refreshments in Medieval Cellarium

£75
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Priority Access Westminster Abbey Tour & Refreshments in Medieval Cellarium
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Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament Tour

£59
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament Tour
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Top hotels in Westminster

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 out of 5
Bath Road, Heathrow, Hounslow, England
The price is £97 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£97
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hounslow. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,663 reviews)
"The entire staff and the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel are simply outstanding! The staff are very attentive as well as as Knowledgable . Great experience !!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
citizenM London Victoria Station
citizenM London Victoria Station
4 out of 5
292 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD, London, England
The price is £148 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£148
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star property in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (864 reviews)
Good choice. Quiet and convenient
"Excellent hotel. Convenient to Buckingham Palace and Victoria Station and the subway (Underground). A bar in the lobby. Very quiet hotel. A few blocks away from the activity of Victoria Station. Great pancake place and also a separate tiny convenience store next door. A taxi stand very close. Big ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

citizenM London Victoria Station
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
4 out of 5
54 Buckingham Gate, London, England
The price is £296 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£296
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Service at hotel was terrific."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is £169 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£169
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,893 reviews)
"Historic and central"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is £185 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£185
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,309 reviews)
Excellent Staff and Quiet Room
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. Mary on reception let us check in early as the room was ready. Mary gave us a quiet room as requested. Guests are not always considerate though as they banged doors and ralked loudly in the early hours of the morning. We checked in on my birthday so a gesture ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is £102 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£102
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,426 reviews)
"Great reception area Rooms felt very solid. Knew there wasn't window, tea coffee and TV. Room was different than advertised. No headboard with light behind beds. Would stay again one or two nights ideal. Would recommend"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Other neighbourhoods around Westminster

Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Buckingham Palace and Big Ben 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
Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument

Victoria

5/5(6 area reviews)

The interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Victoria Palace Theatre or Apollo Victoria Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Victoria Underground Station to get around town.

Victoria
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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
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 Berkeley Square.

Mayfair
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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
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

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