Selsdon and Ballards Travel Guide

London

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Things to do

Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets

£37
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
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

£33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£99
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
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Top hotels in Selsdon and Ballards

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 £64 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£64
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (701 reviews)
"The check-in was a nightmare. The tech just doesn't work. Also. Pod means half height rooms. Maybe that's obvious to everyone else. It was fine. But just so we're clear."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is £105 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£105
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,027 reviews)
"No towels."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£139
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,830 reviews)
"Our Tower Bridge room was in need of an upgrade. The door and some interior cabinets were scratched. The bathroom tub/shower was dated and down right dangerous to get in and out of. No tissues or lotion in the room. The staff were gracious and friendly. Lovely view from the room. Please invest in ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is £215 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£215
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,415 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. Rooms are so spacious and the gym is excellent. The food is very average though"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £261 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
£261
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,945 reviews)
"We were given an upgrade to a garden view room which was an added bonus"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £158 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£158
1 Nov - 2 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,769 reviews)
"This hotel was perfectly located — easily accessible and lots of great surrounding restaurants. The staff was very kind and the hotel was well maintained daily."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Where to stay in Selsdon and Ballards

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A modern glass building, the Shard, and the Tower Bridge in the background during sunset.

London City Centre

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.

The exterior of the Covent Garden Market with the Punch & Judy theatre and Central Avenue entrance.

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.

A large white archway with intricate carvings, surrounded by trees and people walking.

City of Westminster

Big Ben and Trafalgar Square 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.

A bustling street with a 'Welcome to Carnaby Street' archway, vintage shops, and pedestrians.

Soho

Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Theatre.

A street lined with shops, including DKNY and Rolex, and a white van on the road.

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 Sotheby’s.

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