Battersea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern curved building with multiple balconies and a waterfront view.
A grand hall with ornate ceiling patterns and arched doorways.
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A historic building with a clock tower, a street sign, and a sign for Lower Hall.
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A historic building with a clock tower and multiple storefronts.
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A historic building with arched windows and a clock tower.
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Stay near popular Battersea attractions

A cityscape at night with illuminated construction cranes, a train station, and a highway with light trails.
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Battersea Power Station

You can learn about the history of London when you stop by Battersea Power Station. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Activities

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

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

AU$51
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

AU$186
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

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

AU$619
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
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Our pick of the best Battersea Hotel Deals

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
354 Queenstown Road London England
The price is AU$291 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$291
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,396 reviews)
"Great hotel! Friendly staff, clean rooms - can’t complain."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA
Axiom Park Hotel

Axiom Park Hotel

2.5 out of 5
140 Battersea Park Road London England
The price is AU$150 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$150
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (766 reviews)
"Dirty, run down place. It was advertised as having air conditioning, I stayed there at 37 degrees, was only offered a fan. Poor quality room, needed refurb. The shower flooded the whole of the bathroom. Would never stay again, substandard."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Axiom Park Hotel
art'otel London Battersea Power Station

art'otel London Battersea Power Station

5 out of 5
1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms London England
The price is AU$506 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$506
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (807 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and staff. Room met expectations. Only disappointment was that the pool area had been booked for a private party Thursday evening so unable to use it then."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

art'otel London Battersea Power Station
Park Hyatt London River Thames

Park Hyatt London River Thames

5 out of 5
7 Nine Elms Lane London England
The price is AU$876 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$876
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"really good hotel and service"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Park Hyatt London River Thames
Rafayel on the Left Bank

Rafayel on the Left Bank

5 out of 5
34 Lombard Rd London England
The price is AU$248 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$248
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (796 reviews)
"£20 is for underground parking room was very clean big and spacious and got a free upgrade thank you do much nice evening dinner and breakfast would cone back again soon."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Rafayel on the Left Bank
PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel

PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel

2 out of 5
102 Lavender Hill London England
The price is AU$126 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$126
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey are located ...
7/10 Good! (119 reviews)
"Great friendly helpful staff, easy to find and good location"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

PubLove @ The Crown, Battersea - Hostel
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Our guide on where to stay in Battersea

Find the best Battersea areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

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 cityscape with modern skyscrapers and a distinctive dome-shaped building.

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.

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