Abbey Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
Tower Bridge
With its Gothic towers and elegant walkways, Tower Bridge is unlike any other – and a fitting gateway for ships sailing up the Thames.
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.
London Eye
London's cityscape was made to be peered at from above – and the London Eye does that for you in style, with its grand slow circular trip into the city's sky.
Buckingham Palace
This is a place adorned with tradition, spectacle and moments of national joy – and a palace that opens its doors during the summer months.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
Wembley Stadium
Catch an event at Wembley Stadium during your trip to Wembley. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Abbey
Strand Palace Hotel
"Well located property in Covent Harden area. Professional staff, good breakfast, clean. Elevators can get overwhelmed at times."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"The Tower Hotel is conveniently located to the underground station and has a beautiful walkable area! The view is amazing!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"I was amazing and I be going back for sure"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"The room did what it needed to do for the most part, very spacious despite size. The only couple of issues were that the shower was making a weird gurgly noise pretty much all night, making sleep difficult and I found there was a not pleasant drainage smell to the room, though subtle but was still ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
STG Hotel London Oxford Street
"Very basic and charged £20 to leave luggage as arrived early. There was no kettle or tea or coffee provided Very basic"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
"The breakfast selection is super. Well done! The parking facilities are on site - which is great for central London. However the hotel is impersonal, very busy and quite a stressful experience. I didn't like the dark decor on the floors - feels quite ominous! We were on the 5th floor in a Deluxe ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Abbey
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.
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.
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 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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Square.
