Kingston Upon Thames Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A family in front of a historic castle with red brick walls and towers.
A riverside view with a modern building, a stone bridge, and a boat docked near the waterfront.
A stone bridge with multiple arches over a river, swans swimming, and a red tram on the bridge.
A calm lake with sailboats and houses along the shore.
A boat docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.

Where to stay in Kingston Upon Thames

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A calm lake with sailboats and houses along the shore.
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Open Photo by Pratiksha Rai

Grove

If you're spending some time in Grove, River Thames and Thames Path are top sights worth seeing.

A river with swans swimming, a bridge with multiple arches, and a building with solar panels.
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Open Photo by Mark Percy

Hampton Wick

Travellers come to Hampton Wick for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Bushy Park and River Thames while you're in town.

A monument with a tall column and spherical top, surrounded by a grassy field and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

Coombe Hill

If you're spending some time in Coombe Hill, Richmond Park and Dorich House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A canal with a red brick house and a white building with blue accents.
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Open Photo by brian gillman

Canbury

If you're spending some time in Canbury, Richmond Park and River Thames are top sights worth seeing.

A boat docked at a pier with a sunset in the background.
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Open Photo by Wemmentary

Tudor

While visiting Tudor, you might make a stop by sights like Richmond Park and River Thames.

Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £134 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£134
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Strand Palace Hotel
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is £59 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£59
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Piccadilly Circus and The British Museum are located ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is £139 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£139
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant in their ...
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and Excel London are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,170 reviews)
"Very good location close.to underground and DLR. The roof lounge is a nice touch. Great place"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

3.5 out of 5
Royal Carriage Mews London England
Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Excel London and The Arena are ...
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv
Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

4.5 out of 5
34 Long Lane London England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (829 reviews)
"Very clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square
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Stay near popular Kingston Upon Thames attractions

Bushy Park

9.4/10 (21 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bushy Park, a lovely green space in London. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets

£36
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

£29
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

£27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£105
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

£44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Cities near Kingston Upon Thames

Two red double-decker buses on a city street with historic buildings in the background.

London

A historic building with a fountain in a formal garden.

Surbiton

A river with a bridge, a town with historic buildings, and a body of water.

East Molesey

A large white castle with multiple towers and spires, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Twickenham

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