Brunel Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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?
Big Ben
The timeless time-piece that has rung out over the Thames, Parliament and central London for 150 years.
Top hotels in Brunel
Strand Palace Hotel
"Very friendly and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"The location of this Hotel is excellent situated between Big Ben across the Thames next to the London Eye.. The room was clean, with a typical old English shower, slightly bigger than a phone booth. I thought the "suite" was designed poorly with the bathroom situated between the king bed on one side ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
"The breakfast was fresh and replenished. The spa was wonderful.."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"The Tower Hotel is in a great location. Right now the hotel is under renovation, so that is why only 4 stars. We stayed 5 nights and had a view of the harbor. There are lots of restaurants in the area to try. It is an easy walk to the Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. London is an awesome ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
"Staff were attentive and professional. Not the best breakfast I have had and the tea was poured by the waiting staff and therefore had to wait for them to be available. Not what you expect from a highly end hotel. However, that aside I would stay again but not have breakfast. All other aspects were ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"A less than five star for this stay as I had a silly runaround to get a receipt for my stay and the wrong card was charged. When you book ‘pay at property’, beware because what this actually means is that they charge the card used to guarantee the room automatically, on the day of arrival, so you ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brunel
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Portobello Road Market and Westbourne Grove. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Holland Park Underground Station or Ladbroke Grove Underground Station.
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street are a few top attractions in Kensington. Hop around the city on the metro at High Street Kensington Station or Notting Hill Gate Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, beautiful gardens and charming cafes.
Paddington
Paddington Central and The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London are top sights in Paddington, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Paddington Underground Station or Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station to see more sights in the area.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
Marylebone
Marylebone is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Baker Street Station or Marylebone Underground Station.
