West Ham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canal with a modern apartment building on the right and a construction site on the left.
A train station platform with multiple tracks, a covered waiting area, and a brick building with a chimney.
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A river reflecting a city skyline during sunset.
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A historic stone building with a red-tiled roof, arched windows, and a chimney.
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A train station platform with a covered waiting area, tracks, and overhead electrical lines.
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Stay near popular West Ham attractions

Balaam Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Balaam Leisure Centre during your stay in London. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
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Activities

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$58
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

AU$172
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Fully guided Paris Day Trip with Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch

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

AU$636
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Paris Day Trip from London with Optional Eiffel Tower Lunch & Seine Cruise
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

AU$52
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

AU$81
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

AU$61
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
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Our pick of the best West Ham Hotel Deals

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel

2 out of 5
91-92 Dean Street London England
The price is AU$171 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$171
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and climate control. Popular attractions Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus are located ...
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
a&o London Docklands Riverside

a&o London Docklands Riverside

3.5 out of 5
265 Rotherhithe Street London England
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$170
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Very helpfull staff all the rooms were very clean only thing that was a lillte difficult was that they did not offer any lunch or dinner opptions or ways for you to sort out you own food so u would have to go to other sites or restonts but they do offer a free ferry that is very helpfull"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

a&o London Docklands Riverside
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is AU$292 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$292
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (5,491 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is AU$179 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$179
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
STG Hotel London Oxford Street
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$410 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$410
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (6,106 reviews)
"Very clean room. Close to the main station. Always lovely to stay here"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AU$258 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$258
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,394 reviews)
"The hotel is in a fantastic location right next to the Tower of London, but unfortunately my experience was heavily impacted by a fire on the first morning of my stay. While I fully understand that fires happen and safety must come first, the communication from staff throughout the incident was extremely ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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Our guide on where to stay in West Ham

Find the best West Ham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A waterfront with modern buildings, including a curved structure with glass windows and a bridge overhead.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Crossrail Place Roof Garden and Museum of London Docklands. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

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.

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.

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Wimbledon

You might enjoy the theatres while in Wimbledon. Wimbledon Village Stables is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Dundonald Road Tram Station or Wimbledon 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.

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