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.
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.
O2 Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Aldgate
Strand Palace Hotel
Was very pleased with the service in all aspects - well done strand palace
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Royal Garden Hotel
Every thing was perfect food
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Staff good and helpful, room clean. Was very disappointed that there wasn’t any Tea and Coffee making facilities in the room
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
All of the staff were super helpful and we were upgraded by a great receptionist
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Tommy was very clean, would be lovely to have coffee or tea in room and hair dryer
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Z Hotel Holborn
The room was clean but small and the staff were friendly
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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
Brick Lane and Columbia Road Flower Market 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 London Transport Museum 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 St Pancras Chambers and British Library. 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.
Aldgate Travel Guide
- The Gherkin
- Bevis Marks Synagogue
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- London Bridge
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- Wembley Stadium
- Trafalgar Square
- Big Ben
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- Oxford Street
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Marble Arch
- Leicester Square
- Kensington High Street
- Liverpool Street
- Westminster Abbey
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- The Shard
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Stamford Bridge Stadium
