Angel

To appreciate the many textures of London, spread your wings and explore nearby neighborhoods like West End, East End, and Islington.

London is celebrated as the home of Big Ben. This must-see attraction is only less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the middle of the city.

Spend time in the center of London. You can’t miss Buckingham Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and Trafalgar Square.

Those interested in exhibits and shows will find many interesting cultural attractions in and around Angel. Take a tour, admire the interior of the building or simply enjoy the wonderful displays at Tate Modern, the British Museum and the London Transport Museum. To catch home-grown and touring acts, reserve seats at the Globe Theatre, the Lyceum Theatre and the Royal Opera House, one of the region’s premier performing arts venues. Aspiring artists should admire the local artwork and other exhibits at Photographers' Gallery.

Some of London's best-loved attractions are in Angel, including Leicester Square, Cleopatra's Needle and BT Tower. To learn about the role of faith in London, pay a visit to the area’s most sacred sites, such as the London Temple Church, the St. Brides' Church and the London St. Paul's Church.

Browse the boutiques and spoil yourself with a new wardrobe at popular nearby shopping hotspots such as Royal Exchange, Leadenhall Market and Smithfield Market.

If you're a sports fan, you’ll love the iconic Emirates Stadium, home turf of the much-loved Arsenal soccer team in winter. When there is no game scheduled, sports enthusiasts can still visit Emirates Stadium for a a fascinating behind the scenes tour.

Finding somewhere comfortable to unpack your bags in the Angel area is a breeze. Take your pick from the Melia White House Hotel, the Tune Hotel Kings Cross, London, or the Hotel Russell.