Darwin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Down House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area or seek out the golf courses.
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.
Buckingham Palace
This luxury residence of the oldest royal family in the world is still a national icon, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
Piccadilly Circus
This bustling, energetic area of London has been likened to Times Square in the US. It's also the perfect place to start your London sightseeing adventure.
Activities
City Cruises Flexible Sightseeing Cruise
London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise
London: Entrance Ticket to the Cutty Sark
Bath and Cotswolds Villages: Private Luxury Car Tour from London
Our pick of the best Darwin Hotel Deals
Strand Palace Hotel
Great location, excellent facilities, Good quite room, staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Everything was perfect. Thank you. I will always stay at your hotel when in London.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Sea Containers London
The room was excellent, great location, clean and exactly what we had hoped for. We would absolutely stay here again. The only negative was the check, where the staff member made us feel like we were the biggest inconvenience to ever occur to her to showing up at the hotel and checking into our pre-booked ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Royal Garden Hotel
Wonderfully polite, polished reception staff. Courteous and helpful. Rooms are spotlessly clean with comfortable amenities. Lovely views.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
Early check-in and late check-out were great. Room change to one with a safe was quick and easy.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Royal National Hotel
Great staff only downside was no biscuits with the tea
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Darwin
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
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 London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
