West Hampstead Travel Guide
London
Visit West Hampstead
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.
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.
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?
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.
Top hotels in West Hampstead
Strand Palace Hotel
Excellent location to theaters and shopping. One of my favorite places on earth and a hotel that was exquisite.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Great location and amenities
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court
Lovely stay and all conveniences provided for.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Royal National Hotel
Lovely, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
The room was perfecto, the breakfast was great, but the best part of the hotel is the location! It is absolutely perfect. We enjoyed a lot our stay!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
This hotel located within walking or driving distance most tourist attractions which made it an ideal stay. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was pretty great.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Hampstead
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.
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.
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.
Fitzrovia
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oxford Street to Tottenham Court Road – discover Fitzrovia, a destination also famous for its shopping.
West End
Piccadilly Circus and Leicester 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.
Mayfair
Travellers love Mayfair for its popular shops, and you can see more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street.