What's London City Centre Like?

People go to London City Centre to see famous places such as Charing Cross, as well as its many attractions like London Eye. Travelers like the neighborhood for its theater scene and beautiful river views. Piccadilly Circus and Piccadilly Theatre are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in London City Centre?

We have 9311 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in London City Centre:

Blackbird

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

Ham Yard Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

The Hayden Pub & Rooms

4-star inn with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Vintry & Mercer Hotel

Luxury hotel with bar, health club

• • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 24-hour front desk • Comfy beds

The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection - A Leading Hotel of The World

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, spa

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Health club • Central location

How to Get to London City Centre

London City Centre is located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the heart of London.

Flying to:

• • Heathrow Airport (LHR), 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from London City Centre
• • London City Airport (LCY), 8 mi (12.8 km) from London City Centre
• • Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24.3 mi (39.1 km) from London City Centre

Traveling to London City Centre by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • London Charing Cross Station
• • London Victoria Rail Station
• • London Waterloo Station

Getting to London City Centre on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Piccadilly Circus Underground Station
• • Green Park Underground Station
• • Leicester Square Underground Station

Things to See and Do in and around London City Centre

What to See in London City Centre

• • Piccadilly Circus
• • Piccadilly Theatre
• • Leicester Square
• • Trafalgar Square
• • Charing Cross

Things to Do in London City Centre

• • National Gallery
• • Piccadilly
• • Buckingham Palace
• • Churchill War Rooms
• • London Palladium Theatre

Other Popular London City Centre Attractions

• • St. James Park
• • Westminster Abbey
• • The Strand
• • Big Ben
• • Oxford Circus

When Is the Best Time to Visit London?

• • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 41°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, August, July, October (average 2 inches of rainfall)