West Hampstead Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is just one of the places to see in London, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Piccadilly Circus
You can learn about the local history of London when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Piccadilly Circus. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Tower Bridge
After visiting Tower Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in London. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
O2 Arena
O2 Arena is a popular theatre with a storied past in London. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Big Ben
Learn about the history of Big Ben, one of the top monuments in London. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in West Hampstead
Strand Palace Hotel
This was a solo trip for theatre week and it was perfection! Location is super convenient and the solo room (with window) was the perfect size for me. It had been 20 years since I had stayed there and the upgrades to the hotel were wonderful. Although I never ate at the hotel there were plenty of ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Clean room, great view of Tower Bridge!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
More knowledgeable front desk regarding VIP perks etc.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
This listing is incomplete. Right off the bat, they wanted £40 to check-in early. Rather than give available rooms to folks first come first served like other hotels, they wanted more money. The cocoon concept seemed pretty cool, except the room we got… - has no windows - is split in two vertically ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Royal Garden Hotel
Great location, thanks for the room upgrade!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Make sure you ask for a room away from the train tracks or you will be awake all night.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 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.
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.
