What's The City of London Like?

People go to The City of London to see famous places such as St. Paul's Cathedral, as well as its many attractions like Sky Garden. You might want to seek out the cathedral and historical sites while you’re in the neighborhood. Liverpool Street and The Gherkin are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in The City of London?

We have 310 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in The City of London:

Vintry & Mercer Hotel

Luxury hotel with bar, health club

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

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

Apex City of London Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Barbican Rooms

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London

4-star hotel with restaurant, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to The City of London

The City of London is located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from the heart of London.

Flying to:

• • Heathrow Airport (LHR), 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from The City of London
• • London City Airport (LCY), 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from The City of London
• • Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi (40.2 km) from The City of London

Traveling to The City of London by Train

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

• • London Cannon Street Station
• • London Moorgate Station
• • London Liverpool Street Station

Getting to The City of London on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Mansion House Underground Station
• • Bank Underground Station
• • St. Paul's Underground Station

Things to See and Do in and around The City of London

What to See in The City of London

• • St. Paul's Cathedral
• • The Gherkin
• • London Guildhall
• • Financial District
• • Royal Exchange

Things to Do in The City of London

• • Liverpool Street
• • The Strand
• • Museum of London
• • Barbican Arts Centre
• • Monument to the Great Fire of London

Other Popular The City of London Attractions

• • London Stock Exchange
• • Leadenhall Market
• • Sky Garden
• • Fleet Street
• • Bank of England Museum

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)