Waterloo Travel Guide

London

A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings including a dome.
A historic building with red brick walls, large wooden doors, and stone steps leading to the entrance.
A river with boats, a bridge, and the London Eye in the background.
A colorful mural on a building wall depicting various buildings and landmarks.
A modern building with a balcony overlooking a cityscape, featuring a river, trees, and distant cranes.

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A large Ferris wheel, a historic building with blue lighting, and a green tower.

London Eye

8.8/10 (23,914 reviews)
Climb aboard this observation wheel for the best bird’s-eye view of the British capital.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise

City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

£30
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels

The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

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

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

£330
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

£89
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

£27
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

£51
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Waterloo

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is £145 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£145
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (6,104 reviews)
"Very clean room. Close to the main station. Always lovely to stay here"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza County Hall London

Park Plaza County Hall London

4 out of 5
1 Addington Street London England
The price is £140 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£140
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,794 reviews)
"Wonderful experience! Clean rooms, great breakfast, great staff! Everything you want in a hotel!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Park Plaza County Hall London
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is £87 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£87
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
a&o London Docklands Riverside

a&o London Docklands Riverside

3.5 out of 5
265 Rotherhithe Street London England
The price is £89 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£89
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very helpfull staff all the rooms were very clean only thing that was a lillte difficult was that they did not offer any lunch or dinner opptions or ways for you to sort out you own food so u would have to go to other sites or restonts but they do offer a free ferry that is very helpfull"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

a&o London Docklands Riverside
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is £153 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£153
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
Strand Palace Hotel
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is £94 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£94
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,947 reviews)
"The room was clean and great location in the West End right on the Elizabeth Line. The room comfortably fits one person but was very small by US standards. The bed was hard as a rock. The air conditioner was great!! The shower had perfect pressure with two shower heads. The his hotel is located near ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

STG Hotel London Oxford Street
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Where to stay in Waterloo

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A waterfront with modern buildings, including a curved structure with glass windows and a bridge overhead.

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 Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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.

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.

An aerial view of a city with a large stadium, historic buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Wimbledon

You might enjoy the theatres while in Wimbledon. Wimbledon Village Stables is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Dundonald Road Tram Station or Wimbledon 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.

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