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.
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?
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.
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.
The Arena
Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.
Top hotels in Preston
Strand Palace Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Checking in was terrible, staff was rude and the room was terrible. The room was very outdated completely different from the pictures they post online.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The cleaning lady was so nice and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
What a depressing and budget hotel, it's not what we expected with their selling point of being calm/good wellbeing with no windows only lights. The good point for the hotel that it was close for our visits and a good shower
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Everything was perfection. The staff did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
President Hotel
The stay was very comfortable overall. The bed was especially cozy, making it easy to get a good night’s sleep, and there was plenty of space to store belongings, which made settling in convenient. The bathroom featured a modern, nice shower with soap provided, although conditioner was not available. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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 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 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.
