London area of SW1 guide

What to do and where to stay in London's SW1 neighbourhood

The SW1 postcode district covers most of Westminster and is split into eight different sub-sections, each with an additional letter tagged on the end. SW1 covers some of central London's most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and St James's Park. The boundaries sweep along the Thames from Whitehall to Pimlico, around to Sloane Square and the start of the Kings Road, and then up towards plush Belgravia, the Queen's residence and beyond. The area of Westminster is dominated by the business of government, and the great symbols of British greatness. The Houses of Parliament, with its mighty bell Big Ben, can be heard throughout Central London chiming the hours, while at the top of Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are considered the heart of the nation. The National Gallery is the repository of Britain's best international art collection while Tate Britain, in the attractive riverside area of Millbank, has the best permanent exhibition of British Art in the world.

See our recommended nearby SW1 Hotels, and Pubs.

Thistle Westminster Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W
Centrally located in Victoria, with its entrance on Bressenden Place, the Thistle Westminster is just a few minutes’ walk away from Victoria Tube and train stations. ... More

 

 

Doubletree by Hilton London - Victoria
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
2 Bridge Place, SW1V
Stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Victoria (formerly Hesperia Victoria) and you’ll be conveniently located opposite Victoria Station, giving you easy and immediate ... More

 

 

The Rubens at the Palace
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road London, SW1W0PS
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It’s also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More

 

 

Hotels in SW1

 

The Orange Public House & Hotel
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Pimlico Road, London, SW1, London SW1W
The Orange Public House and Hotel on Pimlico Road has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the team behind The Thomas Cubitt and The ... More

 

 

Albert Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, London, SW1, London SW1H
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Pubs in SW1