Westminster Travel Guide

London

An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
Westminster Abbey is one of the most well-known churches in England. It is notable as being the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. The abbey cloisters contain the burial locations of many well-known Britons, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, and William Wilberforce.

Photography is not allowed inside the abbey. Pictures are allowed outside the building, in the cloisters and the College Garden.

#architecture
I would not like a king who could obey. 

- Pierre Corneille

Then,  you would love Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart for he didn't obey anything but his own desires.  In the words of Steven Runciman: "he was a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier."   

Perfect!  We need more men of questionable character running industry and county in our time of need...I would ask heaven to help us, but I am afraid Richard and his brethren have laid siege upon the pearly gates leaving it in tattered ruins.

#London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. 

- William Blake

I suppose, David Cameron could find comfort in this quote, believing, as only a politician could,  that he is merely trying to navigate his way to the palace of wisdom.

#London

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/12/frankie-boyle-tax-havens-panama-papers

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Westminster

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

3 out of 5
21 Tothill Street London England
The price is ฿3,197 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,197
฿3,836 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Everything was very good. The staff is helpful. The space is perfect for a couple. It needs a desk and a chair, more hangers, and a luggage rack. Then it would be perfect. It meets all needs very well. Quick access to everything. I recommend it and will return again.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

4 out of 5
54 Buckingham Gate London England
The price is ฿7,349 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿7,349
฿8,818 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,660 reviews)
overall great service, wonderful breakfast and very nice room!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace

5 out of 5
39 Buckingham Palace Road London England
The price is ฿7,679 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿7,679
฿9,215 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
We stayed one night with dinner and breakfast. Unfortunately there was a long waiting time for our breakfast ( approx 50 mins) Staff apologised about wait time which was fine but when breakfast finally arrived, it was cold which makes me wonder if food was actually ready but just wasnt brought out. ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Rubens at the Palace
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

4 out of 5
30 John Islip Street London England
The price is ฿5,075 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿5,075
฿6,091 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
I’ve stayed at this hotel several times over the last few years and used to go to the bar some 17 years ago. Whilst the location and lobby area are great, the restaurant and bar are so terribly sad; lacking the merest hint of atmosphere or ambience. Such a waste.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ฿3,500 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,500
฿4,200 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,127 reviews)
Room needs updating.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ฿4,663 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,663
฿5,595 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (4,860 reviews)
Not sure the ac was working

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Westminster

Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture

City of Westminster

4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

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.

City of Westminster
Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture

St James

St James is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Piccadilly Circus or St. James's Square.

St James
Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Piccadilly Circus and London Eye are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

London City Centre
London showing a bridge, a city and heritage architecture

Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Mayfair

Mayfair

Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.

Mayfair
London showing heritage elements, markets and signage

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.

Covent Garden


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