St James

London
Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture
Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theaters and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighborhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theaters, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theater.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavors, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Popular places to visit

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Her Majesty's Theatre

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Her Majesty's Theatre
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St. James Palace

Find out about the history of London with a stop at St. James Palace. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

St. James Palace
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St. James's Square

You can find out about the history of London with a stop at St. James's Square. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

St. James's Square
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Jermyn Street

During your trip to London, you can enjoy retail therapy at Jermyn Street. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Jermyn Street
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Admiralty Arch

This grand structure marks the entrance to the Mall and was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria.

Admiralty Arch
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Clarence House

You can learn about the history of London when you stop by Clarence House. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.

Clarence House

Things to do

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Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

HK$780
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Westminster Abbey & Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
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London: Experience the Changing of The Guard

HK$198
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
London: Experience the Changing of The Guard
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London WW2 Day Combi Tour: Churchill War Rooms & HMS Belfast

HK$879
Per adult
London WW2 Day Combi Tour: Churchill War Rooms & HMS Belfast
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Changing of the Guard Walking Tour

HK$217
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Changing of the Guard Walking Tour
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Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll Heritage Morning Tour

HK$662
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll Heritage Morning Tour
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London: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

HK$227
Per adult
London: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
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Top hotels in St James

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is HK$958 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
HK$958
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,358 reviews)
Most needs exceeded
"If you are just after a bed and a shower this is for you. Terrific location, helpful friendly check in and check out. Well placed for everything."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
The Cavendish London
The Cavendish London
4 out of 5
81 Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,754 per night from 27 May to 28 May
HK$1,754
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,228 reviews)
"We have been using this Hotel for a number of years for our annual trip to London, never disappoints, great location and always helpful staff."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Cavendish London
Strand Palace Hotel
Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is HK$1,562 per night from 26 May to 27 May
HK$1,562
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,257 reviews)
"Overall great stay."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, London
The Tower Hotel, London
4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,396 per night from 27 May to 28 May
HK$1,396
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,763 reviews)
Beautiful View
"Beautiful. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

The Tower Hotel, London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is HK$1,727 per night from 26 May to 27 May
HK$1,727
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,777 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
President Hotel
President Hotel
3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street, London, England
The price is HK$1,322 per night from 26 May to 27 May
HK$1,322
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,454 reviews)
They are trying hard and itsworking
"Staff were superb, Hotel is undergoing renovations and the Imperial Hotel next door is having a major refit so the noise at times was loud. On second floor which has just been refurbished, so room was new and clean, facilities a bit lacking, no min bar nor safe, which I regard as essentials at a ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

President Hotel
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While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.

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4.5/5(2,564 area reviews)

Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are a few top attractions in City of Westminster. Hop around the city on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station or Victoria Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

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