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 such as Sky Garden. You might want to seek out the cathedrals and historical sites while you’re in the neighbourhood. Liverpool Street and The Gherkin are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in The City of London?

We have 296 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top lodging choices in The City of London:

Vintry & Mercer Hotel

Luxury hotel with bar and health club

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

Tower Suites by Blue Orchid

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

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

Apex City of London Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

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

Barbican Rooms

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and restaurant

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London

4-star hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre

• • 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 (LCY-London City), 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from The City of London
• • Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi (40.2 km) from The City of London

Travelling to The City of London by train

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

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

Getting to The City of London on the metro

Stations in the neighbourhood 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 16°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 5°C)
• • Rainiest months: November, August, July, October (average 58 mm of rainfall)