Elephant and Castle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Elephant and Castle attractions

Imperial War Museum

9.2/10 (121 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Imperial War Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Activities

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

AU$56
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

AU$48
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$201
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$480
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

AU$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

AU$52
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Elephant and Castle Hotel Deals

Rest Up London - Hostel

Rest Up London - Hostel

2 out of 5
172 New Kent Road London England
The price is AU$72 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$72
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions London Bridge and Tower Bridge are ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Location is close to bus stops and not far from Elephant and Castle Tube. Clean common area, good wifi. One of the smallest private rooms I’ve ever stayed in. Good for a crashpad/short stay."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Rest Up London - Hostel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$294 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$294
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
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 AU$132 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$132
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Piccadilly Circus and The British Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (901 reviews)
"Great location and facilities but the hotel ask you to pay £25 extra to stay in the communal areas after the 10am checkout. You expect to pay a late checkout fee to keep your room, but not the communal areas. They refuse to review this policy even though the downstairs area had very few guests. Won’t ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$278 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$278
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (10,968 reviews)
"Impressed with the location, staff, good. Rooms were basic but good, pillows and duvet were comfy."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is AU$623 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$623
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Royal Garden Hotel
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is AU$201 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$201
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,134 reviews)
"Room clean and suitable for single. Bathroom could use updating. Very hot, with radiator unalterable."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Royal National Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Elephant and Castle

Find the best Elephant and Castle areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Theatre.

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 Sotheby’s.

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