South Hampstead Travel Guide
London
Visit South Hampstead
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.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
Buckingham Palace
Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.
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
City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets
From London: Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Top hotels in South Hampstead
Strand Palace Hotel
"Clean room, excellent dinner in the restaurant."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
"Nice friendly staff and lovely lounge area food was really good and the room was really nice only thing missing was a mirror near a plug for doing hair.. Also bed very small but made up for being comfy and nice bedding."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"Wonderful 8 night stay, May 2026. Everything was as expected. Very nice and clean. Only issue was every time you enter from outdoors, ASSAULTED ( no other words work) by some pumped in “ scent”. Not just us, everyone walking into hotel was like Wow!! Not a bad smell, but when it burns people’s eyes, ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"Very clean and the staff are very accommodating. Central location to popular sites Enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
"Check in took a long time due to lack of staff on reception. However, room was clean, had everything we needed and was great location."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"The rooms are very claustrophobic with nowhere to put your things. No wardrobes, cupboards, or even a small shelf, so all your belongings have to go on the floor. There are zero amenities in the room ( no tv, iron, hairdryer, kettle etc) just one towel each and one pillow each, thin duvet and extremely ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Hampstead
Marylebone
Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
Fitzrovia
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road – discover Fitzrovia, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street 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.
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.
