Hotels in London, United Kingdom

London overview

Visitors to London speak favorably about this metropolitan city's museums, architecture, and historical sites. You'll enjoy the theater, entertainment, and monuments while in town. You can plan a fun excursion to Olympic Stadium and O2 Arena while in London. Coca-Cola London Eye and Big Ben are other popular sights to visit.

Where to stay in London

With a wide assortment of hotels to choose from, London has options to suit your style. There are 2883 hotels in London and you can shop as many as 3144 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 60%. We have room prices as low as 10 USD per night and here you'll find a breakdown of hotels by star rating in London as well as in the surrounding area:

• • 215 5-star hotels from 144 USD per night
• • 1189 4-star hotels from 75 USD per night
• • 818 3-star hotels from 50 USD per night
• • 183 2-star hotels from 16 USD per night

How to get to London

Fly into London (LCY-London City), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from the heart of London. London (LHR-Heathrow) is the next closest major airport, 14.1 mi (22.7 km) away.

Train stations include:

• • London Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
• • London Waterloo Station (0.7 mi/1.2 km from the city center)
• • London Waterloo East Station (0.8 mi/1.3 km from the city center)

Metro stations include:

• • Charing Cross Underground Station (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
• • Embankment Underground Station (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
• • Leicester Square Underground Station (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)

What to see around London

Fun excursions can include a visit to:

• • Olympic Stadium
• • O2 Arena
• • The Oval
• • Lord's Cricket Ground
• • Emirates Stadium

Here are some local attractions:

• • Coca-Cola London Eye
• • London Dungeon
• • ZSL London Zoo
• • Sea Life London Aquarium
• • BT Tower

The area's cultural scene stands out, and these are some places to visit:

• • Buckingham Palace
• • Royal Albert Hall
• • Tower of London
• • National Gallery
• • London Coliseum

Memorable landmarks include:

• • Big Ben
• • St. Paul's Cathedral
• • London Bridge
• • Nelson's Column
• • Trafalgar Square

The area is recognized for its natural setting, offering these places to visit:

• • St. James Park
• • Russell Square
• • Hyde Park
• • Kensington Gardens
• • Battersea Park

Top places to visit include:

• • St. Martin-in-the-Fields
• • Her Majesty's Theatre
• • Leicester Square
• • Piccadilly Circus
• • Covent Garden Market

When to visit London

Wondering what time of year to travel or what clothes to pack? Here are some typical temperatures to help you plan your vacation:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 53°F day, 36°F night
• • April-June: 70°F day, 40°F night
• • July-September: 72°F day, 49°F night
• • October-December: 61°F day, 37°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 0.20 inches
• • April-June: 0.16 inches
• • July-September: 0.24 inches
• • October-December: 0.24 inches