City of Westminster Travel Guide

London
Kensington Gardens showing a garden
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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Top hotels in City of Westminster

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is £88 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£88
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,192 reviews)
"Perfect hotel, reasonable cost & great location. No windows in rooms which made me a little claustrophobic at night with all the lights out but used my phone as a little night light! All in all great place to stay!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is £157 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£157
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,021 reviews)
"We liked the option to “go green” for our 2 night stay without having the room serviced. Everything else was up to the usual service we always enjoy."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
Corus Hyde Park Hotel
Corus Hyde Park Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Lancaster Gate, 1-7, London, England
The price is £108 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£108
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,720 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Corus Hyde Park Hotel
Assembly Covent Garden
Assembly Covent Garden
3.5 out of 5
27 - 31 Charing Cross Road, London, England
The price is £122 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£122
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,209 reviews)
"Early checkin. Central location. Small space."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Assembly Covent Garden
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
4 out of 5
8 Northumberland Avenue, London, England
The price is £169 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£169
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
Great Price, great location.
"Lovely commutable bed in a clean and fairly large room. Fittings a bit worn but still fine. Didn't like the shower curtain, plenty of room for a door of some kind. Nice large fluffy towels. Only real negative was that they did not respond to our text for some more milk. Service offered said to just ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

The Grand at Trafalgar Square
The Clermont London, Victoria
The Clermont London, Victoria
4 out of 5
101 Buckingham Palace Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £195 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
£195
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"Beautiful property and conveniently close to everything"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

The Clermont London, Victoria
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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
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
Carnaby Street which includes a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

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
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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden

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