Farringdon Travel Guide
London
Visit Farringdon
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
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
Piccadilly Circus
Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.
Things to do
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets
Top hotels in Farringdon
Yotel London City
Nice clean room. Attentive staff. Good location. The only thing letting our stay down was the breakfast. There was no sliced white bread for toast. The plates where cold so when you put food onto it they food became cold very quickly.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Marrable's Farringdon Hotel
I have never stayed in Farringdon before but I liked the area and easy to get around London if you used this as a base. Nice hotel with a decent size room
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
Check in could have been earlirr
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Great location and fantastic views, would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Terrible hotel, look elsewhere. The first strike was offering luggage storage and then sending me on a harrowing 15 minute hellacious experience as they “Tried” to locate my luggage when I returned to check in. How do you not communicate with each other where you store luggage? (Side note: pretty ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Good location
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Farringdon
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.
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.
Kings Cross St. Pancras
Kings Cross St. Pancras is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like St Pancras Chambers and British Library. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station.
Bloomsbury
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bloomsbury. Check out top attractions like The British Museum and Oxford Street, and jump on the metro at Euston Square Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of the city.
Shoreditch
Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Waterloo
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Royal Festival Hall, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.
