Purley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and a prominent tower.
A panoramic view of a town with a mix of residential buildings, a prominent church, and a winding road through a park.
A residential area with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by green fields and trees.
A park with a grassy field, a playground, and a walking path.
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A park with a sign reading "SOUTH PARK PARKING".
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Our guide on where to stay in Purley

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Coulsdon West

When in Coulsdon West, you can plan a visit to Fairfields Halls and Reigate Hill Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is AU$265 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$265
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (10,867 reviews)
"Amazing view and great staff"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
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$106 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$106
26 Oct - 27 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! (729 reviews)
"Good location. What you see is what you get. Functional and comfortable. Need to be organised to and from bathroom and in pod - have a little as possible. I was on top pod and a little awkward for a 59 year old to get in and out….perhaps a bottom pod another time….people unthinking leaving bags on ..."

Reviewed on 19 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$219 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$219
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. ...
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

4 out of 5
3 & 15 West Lane London England
Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Arena and Excel London are located ...
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv

3.5 out of 5
Royal Carriage Mews London England
Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Excel London and The Arena are ...
1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv
Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square

4.5 out of 5
34 Long Lane London England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (820 reviews)
"😁"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square
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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
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
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket

AU$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket
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Cities near Purley

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Croydon

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London

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South Croydon

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