St James

London

Admiralty Arch showing heritage architecture
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture
The Mall which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Admiralty Arch showing heritage elements
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.


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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street, London, England
The price is ¥16,680 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥16,680
¥20,016 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way, London, England
The price is ¥22,541 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥22,541
¥27,049 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (8,272 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay. Such a great location. The rooms aren’t up to perfect standard but we loved staying so close to public transit and seeing the tower bridge outside of our room."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is ¥27,048 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥27,048
¥32,458 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,448 reviews)
Good for solo travel in heart of London
"Great location. Good size for a single room. Clean, modern and spacious bathroom."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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President Hotel

President Hotel

3.5 out of 5
56-60 Guildford Street, London, England
The price is ¥24,043 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
¥24,043
¥28,852 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,185 reviews)
"Clean room,walking distance to theatres"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
The price is ¥32,559 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
¥32,559
¥39,071 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,191 reviews)
"Great stay. Very walkable area and safe"

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Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's

Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's

4 out of 5
24 Ludgate Hill, London, England
The price is ¥23,803 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
¥23,803
¥28,564 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,070 reviews)
"Friendly staff and great location!"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul's
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