Aldgate Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
The Gherkin
Marvel at this innovative building with a spiral design that resembles a pickled cucumber in the center of London’s skyline.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Big Ben
Arguably one of London’s most famous monuments, this prominent landmark is a national icon, adored by generations of Britons.
London Eye
For the best views of the London cityscape, climb aboard this impressive observation wheel and view the great British capital in all its glory.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Activities
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
Our pick of the best Aldgate Hotel Deals
![Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/10000/9944/001dbc6d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
![The Tower Hotel, London](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/a8233240_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/3e0796fa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
![Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42297100/42297074/4de5563a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
![President Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54995/684dfde6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Aldgate
![The City of London which includes a skyscraper, a city and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166739-The-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/167000/167486-Columbia-Road-Flower-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shoreditch
Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
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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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
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Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
![Carnaby Street which includes a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166570-Carnaby-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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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Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
- The Gherkin
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- O2 Arena
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- Trafalgar Square
- The British Museum
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- The Shard
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Natural History Museum
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Finsbury Park
- Kensington High Street
- Covent Garden Market
- Hampton Court Palace
- Westfield Stratford City
- Royal Albert Hall