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Updated: April 5, 2020
By Santorini Dave
Westminster Abbey in central London.
• Best Hotels Close To Westminster: Conrad London St James • DoubleTree by Hilton London – Westminster • St James’ Court Hotel
• The neighborhood of Westminster is a bustling area, home to many of London’s prime cultural attractions. Here you’ll discover towering Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace.
• You can stroll in Victoria Tower Gardens behind Westminster Abbey or enjoy coffee and photograph the pelicans in picturesque St. James’ Park.
• In addition to the main tourist sites, Westminster is also known for its museums such as the Churchill War Room, The Guard’s Museum, and The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace.
• The area is peppered with charming, traditional London pubs, cafes, and first-class restaurants serving Indian, Australian, Japanese, British, and Mediterranean cuisine. There are also several casual eateries and fast food outlets close to Palace Street.
• Hotels in Westminster are a blend of 3, 4, and 5-star and boutique hotels set inside residential buildings.
• The neighborhood can be covered easily on foot. It takes just 20 minutes to walk from the River Thames and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace. If you need public transport Westminster has 2 primary underground stations (Westminster and St James) and many bus routes passing through the area to points all over central London.
• To get from Westminster to Gatwick Airport take the Gatwick Express train from London Victoria Station. The station is easily reached on foot or via bus or underground from Westminster or St. James’ Park on the Circle or District lines.
• To reach King’s Cross/St. Pancras stations for trips to Europe, or London Paddington for the Heathrow Express train, jump on the underground at nearby Embankment for direct access to all stations.
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