Thames Travel Guide
London
Visit Thames
Stay near popular Thames attractions
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
Tower Bridge Admission Tickets
Top hotels in Thames
Otherwander Soho Pod Hotel
a&o London Docklands Riverside
"The hotel’s air conditioning we broke. View was nice. Front desk staff helpful. Expedia was terrible to work with. Could not speak to a person when there was a problem. Front desk staff had to call 2x, took about 45 minutes to get checked in!!!"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Strand Palace Hotel
"I had the standard double room on this visit and it was pretty small. The room was clean, the water had great pressure and it was nice and hot. The walls are a bit thin, I could hear the lady in the room next to me coughing. But the location is quite fantastic!"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
STG Hotel London Oxford Street
"No AC, so it’s noisy when you need the window open. Lifts are slow and insufficient."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"The fire alarm rang on the morning 08:00 of the 24th for forever, no announcements or guidance from hotel staff. Air conditioning was broken during our entire 3 night stay and we were told just as the receptionist handed us the keys, a bit late to also mention that there will be heavy construction ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Thames
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.
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.
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.
Wimbledon
You might enjoy the theatres while in Wimbledon. Wimbledon Village Stables is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Dundonald Road Tram Station or Wimbledon Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
