Title: College Travel Guide: Best of College, London Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in College](https://expedia.co.uk/College-London-Hotels.0-n553248635976382043-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to London](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in London](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities)[College Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-College.d553248635976382043.Car-Hire-Guide)[College Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/College.d553248635976382043.Holidays-City-Breaks) # College Travel Guide ## London ![Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events. The top of the ubiquitous Crystal Palace TV Transmitter can be seen behind.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e1d149f1-a70f-40d4-9ffd-088850b4bf99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e1d149f1-a70f-40d4-9ffd-088850b4bf99.jpg) by [Marathon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43806) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events. The top of the ubiquitous Crystal Palace TV Transmitter can be seen behind.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e1d149f1-a70f-40d4-9ffd-088850b4bf99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e1d149f1-a70f-40d4-9ffd-088850b4bf99.jpg) by [Marathon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43806) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Kingswood Estate and Kingswood House. Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. In 1919 Sir William Vestey was granted an 80 year lease on the House and when he was made a Lord in 1922 he took the title Baron Vestey of Kingswood. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/645e52ba-17a3-4d80-9e91-317f89562d8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/645e52ba-17a3-4d80-9e91-317f89562d8d.jpg) by [Marathon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43806) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Kingswood House was re-built much as it is today by John Lawson Johnson in the late 1800s, and became known as Bovril Castle. Johnson, a butcher by trade, invented Bovril. In 1919 Sir William Vestey was granted an 80 year lease on the House and when he was made a Lord in 1922 he took the title Baron Vestey of Kingswood. The House became the nucleus of the Kingswood Estate in 1956. It is now a grade 2 listed mansion known as Kingswood House, but is affectionately called ‘The Castle’. It contains a library, function rooms, offices, and rooms for community events. The ubiquitous Crystal Palace TV Transmitter can be seen behind.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e9f5b70d-af59-4cab-a9b1-950033f20d11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/e9f5b70d-af59-4cab-a9b1-950033f20d11.jpg) by [Marathon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/43806) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Dulwich College, College Road, Dulwich. West side of the oldest buildings, viewed from Alleyn Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/bc4c3699-7899-49ae-a79d-1e68a47ab7cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179507/bc4c3699-7899-49ae-a79d-1e68a47ab7cf.jpg) by [Noel Foster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/878) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit College Things to do Hotels Where to stay [London travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/London.dx178279) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Hyde Park showing a city, a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hyde Park Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Attraction) ![Big Ben featuring a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Attraction) ![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames. [](https://expedia.co.uk/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a bridge, heritage architecture and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tower Bridge An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Attraction) ![London Bridge showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508412/dfe45240-d764-4af7-9185-d1e6626ef6c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckingham Palace Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169662/dea9cadd-d3ad-441f-af5f-1aff5ee9c6e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour £36 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details) ![City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234057/1eeace69-fe69-45b8-8ee3-72822487df8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras £24 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a234057.activity-details) ![London Afternoon Tea and Panoramic Tour by Double Decker Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/783523/30fd222a-2f23-4589-8eb8-dc83aaaa24dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco £49 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/london-afternoon-tea-bus-with-prosecco.a783523.activity-details) ![Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50554341/123e1792-0965-40b3-b86e-1f5a94c93702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Official Tickets: Moco Modern & Contemporary Art Museum £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/official-tickets-moco-modern-contemporary-art-museum.a50554341.activity-details) ![The London Pass® and The London Pass® Plus: Save up to 50 Percent](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169503/e042ef25-4759-495c-8ee6-f079e8b95a55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions £79 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-london-pass-access-100-attractions.a169503.activity-details) ![Westminster Abbey in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/282181/098d569e-9891-441e-b83c-701967ec37fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westminster Abbey Tickets £31 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/westminster-abbey-tickets.a282181.activity-details) [See all activities in London](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in College ![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/3f816d92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tower Hotel, by Thistle St Katharine's Way London England £115 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (9,250 reviews) Beautiful view Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) ![Royal National Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55100/55001/e591e9ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal National Hotel 38-51 Bedford Way London England £99 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (3,020 reviews) Stayed in a superior twin room on the 5th floor, which was clean and comfortable, with a walk-in shower (important because I have mobility issues). It was on the small side but not cramped. The decor seemed to be fairly new and in good shape, of a dark gray neutral sort. Staff on check-in were friendly, ... Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=55001&PinnedHotelID=55001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) ![The Royal Horseguards, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26000/25926/79e35abc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Horseguards, London 2 Whitehall Court London England £180 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,089 reviews) room was lovely comfy and very clean and tidu Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=25926&PinnedHotelID=25926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) ![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/7dc50d5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strand Palace Hotel 372 The Strand London England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £152 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,893 reviews) Very clean and comfortable room, just what i needed for my short stay Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) ![Royal Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54987/9d683740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Garden Hotel 2-24 Kensington High Street London England £184 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=54987&PinnedHotelID=54987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) ![Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3120000/3113100/3113039/5be25a1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge 200 Westminster Bridge Road London England £185 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,453 reviews) Location is excellent Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=3113039&PinnedHotelID=3113039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382043) [See all 29,412 properties in College](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976382043) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check College hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382043&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around College ![An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2114/b05c23df-cf78-43ac-8192-6fead6ce93ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Westminster.dx553248635976381276) ![London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532493801/2d0b373d-d966-4f70-b480-4bfbfcbd949a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Waterloo.dx6047475) ![Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501525/0fb5e763-7927-48e0-8e4e-bc8cb8057edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### City of Westminster 4.5/5(2,564 area reviews) Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-City-Of-Westminster.dx179536) ![Canary Wharf showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179523/df505bcf-c7b5-474c-b384-5bce820d7d40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Canary Wharf 4/5(517 area reviews) Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Canary-Wharf.dx179523) ![Chelsea featuring heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054502/91a94d79-7e04-4de3-b554-69e22edd0550.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chelsea 4.5/5(132 area reviews) Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-Chelsea.dx6054502) ![Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199958/7e2fdbec-6d24-4d7b-9b27-6e1fb6c2b79d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-London-City-Centre.dx6195474) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # College Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app