Aldgate Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
The Gherkin
Marvel at this innovative building with a spiral design that resembles a pickled cucumber in the center of London’s skyline.
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 shops in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus is where the lights are bright, the traffic is busy, where cupid rules and the West End starts – or is it?
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.
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.
Top hotels in Aldgate
Strand Palace Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Park Plaza London Riverbank
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Sea Containers London
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Aldgate
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.
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 Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North 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 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 Russell Square and St Pancras Chambers. See more of London by jumping on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square 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.
- The Gherkin
- Bevis Marks Synagogue
- Hyde Park
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- Buckingham Palace
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- The British Museum
- Oxford Street
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- The Shard
- Kensington High Street
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Liverpool Street
- Westminster Abbey
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall
- Covent Garden Market
- Natural History Museum