South Richmond Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Richmond Green
Jousting, archery and cricket are woven into the rich history of this active park, enclosed by some of Richmond’s most historic buildings.
Orange Tree Theatre
A group of actors started this theater in the room of a pub but you’ll now find its productions in a much larger, theater-in-the-round venue.
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.
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.
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 South Richmond
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
"Rugs in corridor and Rooms are threadbare and smell awful. The personnel at the reception was not very welcoming. The food was very good."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
"Well located property in Covent Harden area. Professional staff, good breakfast, clean. Elevators can get overwhelmed at times."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"the rooms were hot at least they gave a fan to cool the room a bit , excellent location and great food at vicinity restaurant , the bath tub was kinda high too for seniors"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"Lovely hotel, exactly what we needed to get away from the chaos of London! Room was very clean and very quiet - couldn't hear any noise from adjoining rooms. Felt very luxurious as well. A quiet little oasis, would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"I was amazing and I be going back for sure"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
STG Hotel London Oxford Street
"Lovely and helpful staff - room on the small side on a very hot evening"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Richmond
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.
Covent Garden
The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.
City of Westminster
Big Ben and Trafalgar Square 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 Liverpool Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Soho
Soho is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Oxford Street and Soho Theatre.
