Preston 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.
Big Ben
The timeless time-piece that has rung out over the Thames, Parliament and central London for 150 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Preston
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Best view in London. Convenient location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
The room was well-presented other than the draught coming through the windows (only solved by closing the shutters). We liked the Green Clean idea /£7 voucher. Found it hard to read the contents of the various bottles in the bathroom. The room was rather smaller than expected from the picture when ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Royal National Hotel
Great hotel!! Staff were fabulous, room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was superb. Short walk to tube/local shops. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Great rooms, incredibly clean and modern
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Quick check in, clean room, compact, excellent location.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Preston
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.
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.
Kensington
Kensington High Street and Kensington Roof Gardens 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.
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.
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.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street are a few top attractions in West End. Hop around the city on the metro at Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station or Oxford Circus Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
