Riverside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Tower Bridge and modern buildings along the River Thames in London.
A harbor with boats docked, a pier, and a cityscape in the background.
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A historic stone bridge with intricate carvings and blue railings.
A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a river in the foreground.
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A harbor with a red building labeled "The Harpy Houseboat" and a dock with bicycles.
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Stay near popular Riverside attractions

The Tower Bridge in London with the moon in the sky.
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London Bridge

9.0/10 (17,109 reviews)
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
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Activities

London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

AU$55
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$47
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames

AU$62
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Lunch Cruise on the River Thames
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
Skip-the-Line London Eye Experience Tickets

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

AU$83
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

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

AU$470
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 Riverside Hotel Deals

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$109 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$109
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and slippers. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (664 reviews)
"Great location very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel (ADULTS ONLY)
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is AU$215 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$215
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,028 reviews)
"Great location but rooms are not the most clean."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

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$256 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$256
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is AU$407 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$407
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,404 reviews)
"Check in was not smooth. Got there 3:35.. check in was at 3:00. They gave us two drink vouchers… said they would text us within 30 min. Forty-minutes later (after 20 hrs of travel) went to front desk to get an update and was brushed off. Then the manager that was helping us acted like we inconvenienced ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is AU$578 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$578
8 Nov - 9 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,940 reviews)
"Good hotel, but check your bill carefully! The hotel itself was very good and in an excellent central location. My wife and I stayed with a group of friends after attending an event nearby, and we were perfectly happy with our stay — until breakfast the following morning. This is where things became ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$307 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$307
1 Nov - 2 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,778 reviews)
"We stayed at the Strand last year when we visited London and did so again this year. I love the location, the waljabity of theaters, the nearness to Covent Garden, and plan on my next trip to return to the Strand. ."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Riverside

Find the best Riverside 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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