North London Travel Guide
Where to stay in North London
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 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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
City of Westminster
Buckingham Palace and Big Ben 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.
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 Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
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.
Kensington
Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
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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.
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.
Tower Bridge
A marvel of engineering, this iconic landmark has for centuries been at the forefront of London’s epic skyline.
Big Ben
Arguably one of London’s most famous monuments, this prominent landmark is a national icon, adored by generations of Britons.
Activities
London Eye Experience Tickets
Westminster Abbey Tickets
Kensington Palace & Gardens Tickets
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Trafalgar Square
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Marble Arch
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Westminster Abbey
- Natural History Museum
- Finsbury Park
- Kensington High Street
- Covent Garden Market
- Royal Albert Hall
- Westfield Stratford City
- Kensington Gardens
- Imperial College London
- Alexandra Palace
- Green Park
- ZSL London Zoo