Elephant and Castle Travel Guide

London

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Stay near popular Elephant and Castle attractions

Imperial War Museum

9.2/10 (121 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Imperial War Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to London. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket

฿2,286
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fast Track 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

฿1,345
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

฿696
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Westminster Abbey in London

Westminster Abbey Tickets

฿1,195
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey Tickets
Shrek's Adventure Tickets

Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets

฿1,410
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
London Eye Entry Ticket

London Eye Entry Ticket

฿2,286
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
London Eye Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Elephant and Castle

Rest Up London - Hostel

Rest Up London - Hostel

2 out of 5
172 New Kent Road London England
The price is ฿1,216 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿1,216
฿1,459 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions London Bridge and Tower Bridge are ...
Rest Up London - Hostel
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 ฿3,543 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,543
฿4,252 total
9 Aug - 10 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 (ADULTS ONLY)
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ฿4,988 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,988
฿5,986 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (5,542 reviews)
"My only reservation about this hotel relates to the room size. It was extremely small considering the cost of an overnight stay. On the plus side it is very well positioned for exploring the west and and its theatres."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ฿4,606 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,606
฿5,527 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (10,473 reviews)
"Excellent location for Tower Bridge and Tower of London. Hotel was a located right beside St Katherine's Dock. Lots of lovely food places and places to sit to enjoy the view and watch the River boats."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ฿6,871 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿6,871
฿8,245 total
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 ...
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
STG Hotel London Oxford Street

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

3 out of 5
Bedford Avenue London England
The price is ฿2,971 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,971
฿3,565 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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
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Where to stay in Elephant and Castle

Find the best Elephant and Castle areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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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.

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