Westminster

London

An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
An iconic view of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament over Westminster Bridge, London, UK (Oct 2014).
Westminster Abbey is one of the most well-known churches in England. It is notable as being the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. The abbey cloisters contain the burial locations of many well-known Britons, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, David Livingstone, and William Wilberforce.

Photography is not allowed inside the abbey. Pictures are allowed outside the building, in the cloisters and the College Garden.

#architecture
I would not like a king who could obey. 

- Pierre Corneille

Then,  you would love Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart for he didn't obey anything but his own desires.  In the words of Steven Runciman: "he was a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier."   

Perfect!  We need more men of questionable character running industry and county in our time of need...I would ask heaven to help us, but I am afraid Richard and his brethren have laid siege upon the pearly gates leaving it in tattered ruins.

#London

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_I_of_England
The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom. 

- William Blake

I suppose, David Cameron could find comfort in this quote, believing, as only a politician could,  that he is merely trying to navigate his way to the palace of wisdom.

#London

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/12/frankie-boyle-tax-havens-panama-papers


Top hotels in Westminster

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey

3 out of 5
21 Tothill Street London England
The price is P6,010 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,010
P7,212 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (554 reviews)
The room was clean, but small, the breakfast was very good, the staff was very nice. It was within walking distance of most places we wanted to see.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hub By Premier Inn London Westminster - Westminster Abbey
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London

4 out of 5
54 Buckingham Gate London England
The price is P14,992 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
P14,992
P17,990 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,670 reviews)
Great but construction limited the beauty of the property

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London
The Rubens at the Palace

The Rubens at the Palace

5 out of 5
39 Buckingham Palace Road London England
The price is P14,437 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
P14,437
P17,324 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
The staff were absolutely lovely and really helpful. I would return just because of them.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Rubens at the Palace
Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster

4 out of 5
30 John Islip Street London England
The price is P10,828 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P10,828
P12,993 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,343 reviews)
Concierge staff are particularly warm and friendly. Location is great - fairly quiet street but handy for tubes and busses and lots in the local area. Room was clean, very comfy bed and generally of a nice standard.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is P7,512 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P7,512
P9,015 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,403 reviews)
All clean. The third bed that we ordered was not there. And took a while to arrive. Other than that, a great hotel. Great location. Staff nice.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is P6,794 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,794
P8,152 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,052 reviews)
Comfortable and clean even if rather ‘hostel like’ but cheap so no complaints

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Royal National Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Westminster

Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture

City of Westminster

5/5(4 area reviews)

Big Ben and Piccadilly Circus 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.

City of Westminster
Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

London City Centre

Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are a few top attractions in London City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries.

London City Centre
London showing boating, a bridge and heritage architecture

Waterloo

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

Waterloo
Mayfair showing street scenes

Mayfair

Mayfair is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Oxford Street and Bond Street. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bond Street Underground Station or Bond Street (Elizabeth Line) Station.

Mayfair
London which includes heritage elements, signage and markets

Covent Garden

The lively bars and colorful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or Royal Opera House while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

Covent Garden
Soho which includes street scenes

Soho

Travelers to Soho praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Oxford Street and Soho Square.

Soho


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