Shortlands Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 Shortlands
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
Strand Palace Hotel
Was very pleased with the service in all aspects - well done strand palace
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Amazing and friendly staff. Great in-room dining options and PERFECT location!!!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Room 1258. Giselle who checked us in was excellent. A welcoming smile, she sold us an upgrade. The room was clean, however the towel rail electrical connection was exposed, the toilet appears to leak underneath as water pooled next to the wall and the shower head leaked. There must be a crack in ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Royal Garden Hotel
Every thing was perfect food
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Ibis budget London Heathrow Central
Professional staff. Great value. Excellent location. Effective sound insulation to windows.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shortlands
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
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.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
City of Westminster
Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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.
Shortlands Travel Guide
- Hyde Park
- Tower Bridge
- O2 Arena
- London Bridge
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Square
- Piccadilly Circus
- Wembley Stadium
- Big Ben
- Tower of London
- The British Museum
- Oxford Street
- ExCeL Exhibition Centre
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Leicester Square
- Marble Arch
- Kensington High Street
- Liverpool Street
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
- Covent Garden Market
- Stamford Bridge Stadium
- Emirates Stadium
- Piccadilly
