Just on the borough's western border lies the famous Portobello Road Market in nearby Notting Hill — a must-visit for vintage lovers and curious collectors. Art lovers are spoiled for choice too: Westminster is home to the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square and Tate Britain, both free to visit — discover more in our guide to Free Museums in London.
Westminster is the most central place to stay in London: most of the big sights, the West End theatres and the Royal Parks are within walking distance. It is also the most expensive borough, so it pays to choose the area that fits your trip.
Best for: First-time visitors, theatre lovers
Street performers, theatres and restaurants on every corner. You can walk to Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and the South Bank. Lively until late, so pick a room away from the main squares if you sleep lightly.
Best for: Nightlife, food lovers
Narrow streets packed with bars, cafés and some of London's best restaurants. Perfect if you want to be in the middle of everything, less so if you want quiet evenings.
Best for: Luxury stays, shopping
Elegant Georgian streets between Green Park and Bond Street, with London's grandest hotels. Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly are a short walk away.
Best for: Couples, families, a quieter base
A village feel around Marylebone High Street, close to Regent's Park and Oxford Street. Baker Street and Bond Street stations make getting around easy.
Best for: Travellers arriving by train or coach
Victoria station has trains to Gatwick and the south coast and is next to the coach station. Belgravia, its smart neighbour, is calm and residential, a few minutes from Buckingham Palace.
Best for: Heathrow arrivals, budget stays
Paddington has the Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line, and the streets around it have many good-value hotels. Hyde Park is on the doorstep.
Best for: Quiet, residential stays
White stucco terraces and garden squares by the river, near Tate Britain and the Victoria line. Fewer crowds, still central.
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