Waterloo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
London Dungeon
Enjoy a show at London Dungeon, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Sea Life London Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Sea Life London Aquarium during your visit to London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Southbank Centre
Enjoy a range of cultural events on show by the River Thames at one of the largest centers of art in the world.
Royal National Theatre
Attend fascinating talks, see acclaimed shows and enjoy lunch at this concrete playhouse in the vibrant South Bank area.
Jubilee Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Jubilee Gardens, a lovely green space in London. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
From London: Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
Our pick of the best Waterloo Hotel Deals
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
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Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Park Plaza County Hall London
"Most convenient location in the city!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
"Great complementary bar in room"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
"Air conditioning wasn’t working in our room and caused an outage when trying to fix it. They then upgraded us to a suite as the room we had was not longer usable."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"Food from the restaurant and the waiting staff were excellent"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"The hotel itself is lovely room small but comfortable perfect for one night’s day great location. unfortunately we didn’t like the £15 charge They wanted to have to keep our luggage for a few hours while we went to explore for a few hours before checking at 2 pm"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterloo
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.
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.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
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.
