Willesden Travel Guide
London
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 Willesden
Strand Palace Hotel
"Great stay, great hotel perfect location."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Mason & Fifth - Westbourne Park
"The hotel is nicely kept and close to a train and bus station to conveniently travel to the tourist areas. There are a few limited food options in the immediate area but you can kind plenty of options within a 10 to 15 minute walk."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
"Great hotel near The London Eye. Easy walk to train station and restaurants. Good bar with food options. Comfy beds and rooms were a good size. Easy check in. Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
"Another amazing stay at this hotel. The staff have always been polite and helpful, the rooms are clean. We have always been lucky enough to have a Tower Bridge view."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
"Good size Bedrooms. The giftshop for snackies (our dinner) closes early on Sunday, not helpful for us."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
"The room looked nothing like the photos on the booking/website page. The AC was broken and they already gave out all their fans so it was a stagnant hot air in the room the whole time. The shower was not enclosed, it only had a thin curtain that didn’t even reach the ground so the water from the ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willesden
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.
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.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
