Farringdon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Farringdon
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
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
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
Our pick of the best Farringdon Hotel Deals
Yotel London City
YOTEL London is perfectly located—right in the city center and close to everything, whether you’re sightseeing or in town for work. Check-in is easy and the staff are friendly. Now for the fine print: the rooms are tiny. Not “cozy” tiny—more like cruise-ship-cabin tiny, minus the chair. Everything ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Strand Palace Hotel
Lovely hotel very clean/ great service ideal location for the savoy theatre would recommend
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Location is great and view was amazing ! Staff are very accommodating! The room is fine, sink not draining well and tap was also difficult to twist to turn the water off. The restaurant dining is great! The breakfast was nice. Overall we had a great stay!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi
The Z Hotel Holborn
Staff was brilliant! Rooms are tight but efficient and up to date.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Didn’t have breakfast. Room was excellent but I had no shower gel in the shower or maybe the pump just wasn’t working and the same with the hand and body cream. The hair dryer wasn’t very good as it had no nozzle and stopped working half way through using it. Apart from these minor issues everything ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Farringdon
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.
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.
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.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
