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.
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.
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.
Big Ben
The timeless time-piece that has rung out over the Thames, Parliament and central London for 150 years.
Top hotels in Preston
Strand Palace Hotel
"Great place to stay and a short walk to everything you want to see"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
"This was a short stay over while we waited for a flight. Convenient to the airport with ample parking. We used the bar which was friendly and welcoming."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"Nice hotel. Great location. One and only complaint was the mattress. It needs to be replaced. It had two huge indents that made it hard to sleep at times."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"The location was great, but the hotel was very dark."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"The location of this property is amazing! Being able to step out your front door onto Piccadilly Circus is worth the small inconveniences that come with a hotel room that is stripped back to basics. The bathroom situation suits couples, but isn’t ideal for a scenario where the people sharing a room ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
"The staff were so helpful and friendly. The bed was comfortable bathroom was clean."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 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
Hyde Park Stables and Paddington Central 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 Roof Gardens and Kensington High 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.
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 Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert 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 Trafalgar Square 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.
