St James Travel Guide

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St James
St James
St James
St James
St James

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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Top hotels in St James

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
1 Jermyn Street London England
The price is £175 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£175
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (353 reviews)
"All the stuff at this property were extremely nice and the manager Arnold went above and beyond everybody was kind the hotel is beautiful. The only downside was the bathroom. I had to put my toiletries on the floor as there’s no shelves and the sink is too small to put anything down on the room. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Moxy London Piccadilly Circus
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow

4 out of 5
140 Bath Road Hayes England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £119 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£119
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hayes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,370 reviews)
"Rugs in corridor and Rooms are threadbare and smell awful. The personnel at the reception was not very welcoming. The food was very good."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £148 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£148
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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! (5,281 reviews)
"Well located property in Covent Harden area. Professional staff, good breakfast, clean. Elevators can get overwhelmed at times."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is £124 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£124
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (10,204 reviews)
"Terribly small and very dated rooms. Mold in the shower. No AC, or any temperature control for that matter."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is £85 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£85
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (5,873 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, exactly what we needed to get away from the chaos of London! Room was very clean and very quiet - couldn't hear any noise from adjoining rooms. Felt very luxurious as well. A quiet little oasis, would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is £200 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
£200
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (5,919 reviews)
"I was amazing and I be going back for sure"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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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.

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.

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.

The City of London

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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

Soho

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



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