London area of Bayswater guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Bayswater neighbourhood

The culturally diverse inhabitants of Bayswater live in one of London's most architecturally traditional areas. London's Arabic, American, and Greek communities make their homes in pillared Georgian terraces and neat garden squares, with a great expanse of Hyde Park's landscaped English parkland almost on their doorsteps. Edgware Road is London's Arab high street, and in summer the air is rich with the scents of Okacbasi barbecues and shisha pipes (now banished to the outdoor terraces) and full of the sounds of Middle Eastern and North African music. The Americans, meanwhile, congregate around Whiteley's, a century-old department store that was the closest thing London has to a US-style mall prior to the opening of Westfield and One New Change. The surrounding hotels offer a fabulous base from which to explore central London.

See our recommended nearby Bayswater Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

The Park Grand London Paddington
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
1 - 3 Queens Gardens, W2
This lovely four star offering is very well located in a quiet corner amidst the hustle and bustle of Paddington. Come to the Park Grand London ... More

 

 

The Caesar Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
26-33 Queens Gardens., W2
This designer hotel offers guests the ultimate in style and comfort. Bedrooms are beautifully decorated with modern furniture and bright fresh colours. Enjoy the tranquillity of ... More

 

 

Paddington Court Rooms
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
3 Devonshire Terrace, W2
Paddington Court Rooms is located in London, close to Kensington Gardens, Royal Albert Hall, and Buckingham Palace. Nearby points of interest also include Trafalgar Square and ... More

 

 

Hotels in Bayswater

 

Fischli/Weiss: Rock on Top of Another Rock
London > Events > Exhibitions
Kensington Gardens, Park Office, Magazine Storeyard, Magazine Gate, Bayswater, London W2
Rock on Top of Another Rock is the first and only public sculpture by Swiss artists Fischli and Weiss to be commissioned in the UK. Located ... More

 

 

Events in Bayswater

 

The Print Room
London > Entertainment > Theatres
34 Hereford Road, Bayswater, London W2
A non-for-profit venue with a performance space especially popular for experimental dance, theatre and music, The Print Rooms is a venue set up in Notting Hill ... More

 

 

The Idler Academy
London > Entertainment > 81 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, London W2
If you like your coffee with a strong shot of philosophy, The Idler Academy is the place for you. This cafe-cum-centre of learning was set up ... More

 

 

Entertainment in Bayswater

 

Art Work Space: The Hempel Hotel
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London W2
Art Work Space is an independent art gallery on the lower ground floor of The Hempel hotel, showcasing emerging artists working in a variety of media ... More

 

 

Subway Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Edgware Road Subway, Bayswater, London W2
Take the pedestrian subway below Edgware Road and Harrow Road and you'll come across a hidden corner of culture in the Subway Gallery. Situated under landmarks ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in Bayswater

 

The Porchester Spa
London > Shopping > Health and Beauty
The Porchester Centre, Bayswater, London W2
Original Art Deco spa and treatment centre. A decidedly more relaxing London experience, Porchester Spa isn’t a homogenous treatment centre that could be located anywhere in the ... More

 

 

Gina Conway Aveda Lifestyle Salon
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
62 Westbourne Grove Road, Bayswater, London W2
This excellent hair and beauty clinic on the Westbourne Grove Road offers the full range of cutting, styling and beauty treatments. Gina Conway is an American ... More

 

 

L'Artisan du Chocolat
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
81 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2
Ever tried lapsang souchong flavoured chocolate? How about Sichuan pepper or red wine and tobacco? If not, you probably haven't yet visited L'Artisan du Chocolat, an ... More

 

 

Shopping in Bayswater

 

Cupcake Emporium
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
27 Craven Terrace, Bayswater, London W2
This little haven to baked cupcakes is a refuge for frazzled shoppers in the Bayswater area and exhausted walkers - it's just a two minute stroll ... More

 

 

Caffe Nero
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Paddington Station, Bayswater, London W2
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More

 

 

Yo! Sushi
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
Paddington Station, Bayswater, London W2
For anyone who needs a fast, healthy lunch Yo! Sushi is the place to go. Its conveyor belt service means you've always got plenty of choice, ... More

 

 

Restaurants in Bayswater

 

Victoria
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10a Strathearn Place, Bayswater, London W2
High up on a wall, behind the counter of this opulent, smart Victorian pub is a clock dated 1864. A framed copy of the Sun newspaper ... More

 

 

The Prince Bonaparte
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
80 Chepstow Road, Bayswater, London W2
Situated in the heart of London's trendy Notting Hill area, The Prince Bonaparte gastropub offers a warm atmosphere that most other pubs simply cannot. The warmth ... More

 

 

The Cow
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
89 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, London W2
Sitting on top of a noisy, packed pub, this dining room serves excellent traditional British food at steep prices. The Cow is hugely popular with locals, ... More

 

 

Pubs in Bayswater

 

Westbourne House
London > Nightlife > Bars
65 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2
Boasting an elegant design, this large venue is a popular place for perusing the long and imaginative cocktail list. Westbourne House is more of a bar ... More

 

 

Harlem
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
78 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2
Harlem offers a first rate bar restaurant on the ground floor and an excellent little club downstairs. Arthur Baker is the brains behind this venue so ... More

 

 

The Mitre
London > Nightlife > Bars
24 Craven Terrace, Bayswater, London W2
Set in the heart of Bayswater and only 50 metres from Hyde Park, the Mitre is a beautiful Grade II listed pub popular with regulars and ... More

 

 

Nightlife in Bayswater

 

All Star Lanes, Bayswater
London > Leisure > Activities
Whiteleys, 6 Porchester Gardens, Bayswater, Bayswater, London W2
A Vogue shoot with hot model Daisy Lowe just goes to show the height of hip that All Star Lanes has reached. This fun bowling alley ... More

 

 

Hyde Park Stables
London > Leisure > Activities
63 Bathurst Mews, Bayswater, London W2
Hop on a steed and trot your way through one of London's most central parks, courtesy of those lovely equestrian types at Hyde Park Stables. The ... More

 

 

Kensington Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ... More

 

 

Leisure in Bayswater

 

Education in Bayswater

 

Hempel Apartments
London > Business > Venue Hire
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London W2
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Meeting Venues in Bayswater