Abingdon Travel Guide
London
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 shops and notable monuments in this vibrant 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
O2 Arena
O2 Arena is a popular theatre with a storied past in London. Discover the acclaimed art galleries 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 theatre scene.
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 notable monuments in this culturally rich 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 Abingdon
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
there was a gum stain on the ground of our room, our room was quite hot (the ac did not work), and the room had run out of soap before we got there. however the staff were incredibly kind, and the general vibe was good. thank you!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Ember Locke Kensington
Lots nearby, easy to access from Heathrow on Piccadilly to Earl’s Court. 10 min walk to Kensington, nice coffee shop
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Park City Grand Plaza Kensington
Nice and clean room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Point A Kensington Olympia
I stayed at Point A for 7 nights. I would definitely stay again. It was a 5 min walk to the tube station as well as a 20 min walk to Kensington Palace/Gardens. There were plusses and minuses (not enough to remove a star though). On the plus side - the bed was comfortable, the shower lovely and hot, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Strand Palace Hotel
Generally good after a very slow queue for check-in (20 minutes). Friendly and attentive staff (although not quite enough of them?). Food great and cocktail bar fine. One of the main lobby lifts kept malfunctioning- nobody on had to fix it? - so there were some long waits there too (minimum 5 minutes ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
A lovely hotel, with fantastic views of either the Tower Bridge or the docks. However, staff at the contact centre and hotel were unhelpful and at times rude.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Abingdon
Kensington
Kensington Roof Gardens and Kensington High Street 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.
South Kensington
Known for its fascinating museums and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in South Kensington. Check out top attractions like Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, and jump on the metro at South Kensington Underground Station or Gloucester Road Underground Station to see more of the city.
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.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square 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.
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.
