Name: Strand Palace Hotel
Price range: £153
Rating: 9

Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theatres and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighbourhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theatres, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theatre.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavours, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.

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St. James Palace

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

St. James Palace is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

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Top hotels in St James

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

1 Jermyn Street London England

£129

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square are ...

8.2/10 Very good! (499 reviews)

"Es un hotel muy lindo! Está muy bien ubicado y volvería sin duda! Si o si hay q pedir habitación con ventana"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Great Windmill Street London England

£100

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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! (5,947 reviews)

"Totally functional room in central London and for the price you can’t really argue. Decent shower and comfortable bed and really quiet room. Towels were basic, i’d bring my own if i was staying there again. Only issue is the terrible signage around the hotel, dark cut out metal and difficult to ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

St Katharine's Way London England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£108

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 ...

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)

91-92 Dean Street London England

£73

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)

"The room was clean and a novelty to stay in. Only down side was the pod was adjacent to a corridor fire door so you heard it shut repeatedly. Very clean with good amenities. There were several places to eat nearby, a pizza shop and Tesco express nearby so the lack of a restaurant is not an ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

200 Westminster Bridge Road London England

£210

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 ...

Strand Palace Hotel

372 The Strand London England

£153

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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! (5,638 reviews)

"The location was spot on for our time in London. We could walk most anywhere and public transport was easily accessible. The staff was polite, professional and very helpful. That said, the room itself was a disappointment. It was hot and stuffy and we could not adjust the thermostat. Felt like we ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

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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.

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Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Billingsgate Market. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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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.

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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.

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