City of Westminster Travel Guide

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Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture
Kensington Gardens showing a garden
City of Westminster
The Mall showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements
City of Westminster

Once separate from London, this fascinating borough features many of the city’s most important buildings and famous sights, as well as galleries and parks. 

Travel to the north bank of the River Thames to visit the City of Westminster. This is one of London’s most important neighborhoods, first declared a borough in 1965. Today, it is fringed by Chelsea and Kensington to the west and the City of London to the east.

The City of Westminster has countless attractions. Visit the 1,100-year-old Westminster Abbey to learn more about the area’s history. This church has witnessed centuries of royal weddings, coronations and burials. The neighboring Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament are also great spots to learn about the city’s rich history. No trip to the area is complete without watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

For a lesson in art history, tour the National Gallery, which showcases an extensive collection of paintings by Old Masters. Put Tate Britain on your itinerary to ensure that you don’t miss its impressive collection of British and international art.

Relax with a stroll around St James’s Park and admire its picturesque lake with two islands. While in the area, visit St James’s Palace, which served as the residence of England’s royalty for roughly 300 years.

Perhaps London’s most iconic attraction, Piccadilly Circus is a busy intersection that connects Regent Street, Coventry Street, Shaftesbury Avenue and Piccadilly. A popular meeting point, Piccadilly Circus’ marker is the 1883 statue of Anteros sitting atop the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain.

Take a short walk to arrive at the 300-year-old Covent Garden, another well-known London landmark. This square, which once hosted the city’s main fruit, vegetable and flower market, is home to the Royal Opera House, Britain’s oldest national opera and ballet companies.

The City of Westminster is actually a borough encompassing most of the center of Greater London. Be sure to see the iconic attractions here.


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Things to do


Top hotels in City of Westminster

Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is £180 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£180
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (4,118 reviews)
"location"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is £107 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£107
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (4,877 reviews)
"Good service and excellent"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Royal Horseguards, London
The Royal Horseguards, London
4 out of 5
2 Whitehall Court, London, England
The price is £245 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£245
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,537 reviews)
"Wonderful in every way but the shower. Water ran all over the floor, necessitating many towels."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

The Royal Horseguards, London
Central Park Hotel
Central Park Hotel
3 out of 5
49/67 Queensborough Terrace, London, England
The price is £102 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£102
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,960 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was excellent- right across from Kensington Park and 2 block over from the high street, and had good access to transport. Room for 3 also had good semblance of privacy. Hotel room had just been renovated so it was very clean with in room coffee & tea. Bed was quite hard ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Central Park Hotel
The Cumberland, London
The Cumberland, London
4.5 out of 5
1 Great Cumberland Place, London, England
The price is £213 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
£213
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews)
"Great first stay."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Cumberland, London
Corus Hyde Park Hotel
Corus Hyde Park Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Lancaster Gate, 1-7, London, England
The price is £152 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£152
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,373 reviews)
Good but with a difficult to use ensuite.
"The only issue we had was the position if the bath and shower. It was a very high sided bath so difficult for me to get in. Then there was a boxed in are above the bath which made it very difficult to use the shower. In fact my husband had to kneel down to shower. Everything else was fine. Location ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Corus Hyde Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around City of Westminster

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
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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 Bond Street.

Mayfair
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
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 London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo


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