Wanstead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Big Ben
Arguably one of London’s most famous monuments, this prominent landmark is a national icon, adored by generations of Britons.
Activities
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
Simply Stonehenge Half- Day Trip from London with Free Snack Pack
Our pick of the best Wanstead 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
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Great location and general layout. Very spartan however and like so much of London nowadays, very expensive.
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
The staff, service & food were excellent. Unfortunately the standard room was very small. We should have booked a larger one. Couldn’t even get the in room dining trolley inside & only one chair. Poor really.
Reviewed on 10 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
Other neighbourhoods around Wanstead
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.
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.
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.
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 Russell Square, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
