Primrose Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Primrose Hill showing skyline, landscape views and night scenes
Primrose Hill which includes a garden, landscape views and a sunset
Primrose Hill which includes a city, skyline and landscape views
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill which includes a park, a sunset and cycling

Magnificent views of the London skyline, celebrity spotting, stylish cafés and lively pubs beckon visitors to this upmarket and village-like neighbourhood. 

Primrose Hill presents a glimpse into how Londoners live a village lifestyle within the limits of a major world capital. This fashionable and prestigious neighborhood has long been a popular hangout among actors, models, musicians and socialites. Walk to a famous hilltop to enjoy an uninterrupted panorama of the city. Stroll streets lined with elegant residences, boutiques, cafés and pubs.

Primrose Hill is the neighborhood’s namesake grassy knoll and one of London’s best natural viewpoints. Crowds gather here to enjoy picnics and views of emblematic city landmarks such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and The Shard. Look for a plaque engraved with William Blake’s quote "I have conversed with the spiritual Sun. I saw him on Primrose Hill.Shakespeare’s Tree is an oak tree planted to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth.

Admire grand Victorian terraces while walking along Regent’s Park Road. This is the commercial heart of the area and where independent shops sit next to international restaurants and traditional British pubs. There’s a chance that you’ll cross paths with celebrities as you move between the locales. Look for blue plaques that mark the former homes of luminaries such as poets Dylan Thomas and William Yeats.

Fans of the performing arts should plan a stop at the Cecil Sharp House. This cultural center is the epicenter of English folk music and dance. Attend a gig, take a dance class and join a singing workshop.

Bridges at the foot of the knoll cross Regent’s Canal into Regent’s Park, one of the Royal Parks of London. Spend a day exploring the park via tree-lined pathways and visiting London Zoo and Queen Mary’s Rose Garden. Stretch your legs with a walk on the Regent’s Canal Towpath. A short 15-minute amble will bring you to Camden Market, a bustling area home to design shops, fashion stores, bars and street food stands.

Primrose Hill is a neighborhood located in the London Borough of Camden, in the northwest of the city. Travel here by the London Underground to the Chalk Farm Tube station or via bus line 274.


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Our pick of the best Primrose Hill Hotel Deals

Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is AU$333 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$333
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,140 reviews)
"Excellent hotel , so close to many attractions and Charing Cross station. I loved being able to walk to Trafalgar Square to visit the amazing National Gallery in just 5 minutes!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Strand Palace Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is AU$203 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$203
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,899 reviews)
Cozy Stay in London
"Our stay was comfortable. We had a full itinerary so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the room. The rooms are small and windowless but if you only need it to shower and sleep like us, it’s a great deal. It was conveniently located and what we needed for our trip to London. Tons of restaurants and ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is AU$265 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$265
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,564 reviews)
"Stayed here many times the location and view of tower bridge are amazing. Whilst the rooms are a little tired and need a refurb the hotel is very clean. All the staff are friendly and helpful and the bar restaurant on the first floor is excellent."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Riverbank
4 out of 5
18 Albert Embankment, London, England
The price is AU$326 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$326
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,435 reviews)
"Location is fine by the river."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Park Plaza London Riverbank
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$451 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$451
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,761 reviews)
"Situated in the heart of all the famous landmarks and close to the Thames, this place is amazing. Not cheap, but amazing"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Sofitel London Heathrow
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 out of 5
Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport, West Drayton, England
The price is AU$341 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$341
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in West Drayton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,353 reviews)
"Th hotel is perfect if you are flying with BA as it's connected to terminal 5. They also have some great deals for upgraded rooms and dinner with wine in the restaurant that you choose."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Sofitel London Heathrow
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Marylebone

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.

Marylebone
Kings Cross St. Pancras showing interior views and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Kings Cross St. Pancras
Bloomsbury showing street scenes and heritage architecture

Bloomsbury

4.5/5(209 area reviews)

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.

Bloomsbury
West End showing heritage architecture, street scenes and night scenes

West End

Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

West End
Paddington showing a city and a square or plaza

Paddington

Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

Paddington
Mayfair

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 Bond Street.

Mayfair


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