West Hampstead Travel Guide
London
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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.
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.
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.
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?
Big Ben
The timeless time-piece that has rung out over the Thames, Parliament and central London for 150 years.
Top hotels in West Hampstead
Strand Palace Hotel
Fabulous hotel. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Location, location, location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Great location and great for families. We had a king bed and sofa bed for two adults and two children (10 and 6) Worth ringing reception if wanting to book the spa/swimming as online was showing fully booked but when I spoke to them they managed to book us a slot which is for 30 minutes. The only ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
Mason and Fifth Westbourne Park was a VIBE! Location is great, the rooms and amenities*chefs kiss*. I can't wait to return!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
One of our two rooms didn’t have any area to section off our luggage. There was no way to access front desk via hotel telephone. This place felt like paying for a hotel experience and instead receiving a hostel experience. Yes, the hotel is very nicely designed but the basic room upkeep does not ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Needs an upgrade, showing its age. Good location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 May 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 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.
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.
