Waltham Forest Travel Guide

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William Morris Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at William Morris Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Things to do

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

£25
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
channel view of the watch tower on the side of the Tower of London

The Tower of London Tickets

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Tower of London Tickets
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise

£221
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

£24
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£84
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
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Top hotels in Waltham Forest

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is £100 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£100
20 Sept - 21 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! (5,968 reviews)
"Location location location...this place gets 100% from me on that. Otherwise it is a no frills place that is very clean, has everything I need and comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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 £70 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£70
20 Sept - 21 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! (469 reviews)
"You guys need to sort out your checking in procedure. Nothing has changed since I last came 3 months ago. I still get a repeated flurry of emails from hotels.com. Getting the apple card is a faff and not clear, having to open it the page in a browser rather in app (qr code is junk text) to get the ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
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 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£124
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (10,656 reviews)
"Amazing location and views. Great staff."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is £90 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£90
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,069 reviews)
"No air conditioning, only one small fan"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is £210 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,301 reviews)
"Front desk staff not at all warm, engaging or the least bit interested in the guests. Checking in, no hello, no good evening, no welcome to the park plaza, Checking out was the same, gentleman looked up and said, you’re good to go. No thanks for staying with us, no how was your stay. They were very ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £156 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£156
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (5,666 reviews)
"The room was very small with no bedside cabinet on one side of the bed, also nowhere in the bathroom to hang a second towel (perhaps a couple of hooks in the door would be useful) the cocktail bar was a great spot for a drink and bar snack and all the staff we encounetered were friendly and ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Where to stay in Waltham Forest

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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 Square.

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 Bond Street.

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