Title: Downham Travel Guide: Best of Downham, London Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downham](https://expedia.co.uk/Downham-London-Hotels.0-n553248635976382684-0.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)[Downham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downham.d553248635976382684.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downham.d553248635976382684.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downham Travel Guide ## London ![Photo "Downham" by Philip Talmage (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1b399a05256f5139788582727ae0257f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1b399a05256f5139788582727ae0257f.jpg) by [Philip Talmage](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1465) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Downham 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91187-Hyde-Park.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20648-Big-Ben.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53600-Millenium-Dome.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166870-Tower-Bridge.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101375-London-Bridge.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20574-Buckingham-Palace.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) ![Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/966849/8495e6ae-4aee-4b49-909a-f54e0a131818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket £51 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fast-track-london-eye-entry-ticket.a966849.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) ![sunset at Windsor Castle in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169694/4fe79ceb-570e-4a4b-825d-44ad6fd3554f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle Admission Tickets £32 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details) ![London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169710/9bc1c0f8-953c-4bab-a037-7ec363715c4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/golden-tours-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-with-river-cruise.a169710.activity-details) ![Fly across the Thames at 35mph on a Thames Rockets London speedboat ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/868480/1c3ebba9-e37e-453f-b52d-eaa94e74f769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### High-Speed Thames River Speedboat in London £55 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/high-speed-thames-river-speedboat-in-london.a868480.activity-details) [See all activities in London](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downham ![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 £87 1 Feb - 2 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! (9,092 reviews) Overall, we had a very pleasant experience at this hotel. I have to give a special shout-out to the staff—the Concierge, Reception, and the team at VU Restaurant were absolutely amazing and made us feel welcome. The room itself was very cozy, and the view was hands down one of the best we have ever ... Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) ![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 £141 18 Jan - 19 Jan 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! (4,845 reviews) Great place in Covent garden. We stay a few times a year Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) ![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 £85 29 Jan - 30 Jan 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! (2,979 reviews) Great hotel!! Staff were fabulous, room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was superb. Short walk to tube/local shops. Would definitely stay here again Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026&selected=55001&PinnedHotelID=55001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) ![1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114418200/114418131/8a42f9f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi London England Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Wembley Stadium and Marble Arch are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=114418131&PinnedHotelID=114418131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=114418131&PinnedHotelID=114418131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) ![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 £150 25 Jan - 26 Jan 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! (5,424 reviews) Great rooms, incredibly clean and modern Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=3113039&PinnedHotelID=3113039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) ![Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42297100/42297074/b83dba3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zedwell Piccadilly Circus Great Windmill Street London England £72 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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 reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (5,450 reviews) Quick check in, clean room, compact, excellent location. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=42297074&PinnedHotelID=42297074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976382684) [See all 28,655 properties in Downham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976382684) 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 Downham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976382684&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downham ![Canary Wharf showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166710-Canary-Wharf.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 Thames River. 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) ![London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/55000/55709-River-Thames.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) ![The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166739-The-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The City of London 4.5/5(668 area reviews) The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/London-The-City-Of-London.dx800056) ![Victoria showing a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166730-Victoria-Westminster.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) ![Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/302000/302270-Greater-London-County.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) ![London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/167000/167486-Columbia-Road-Flower-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shoreditch 4/5(72 area reviews) Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area. 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