Downe
London
Popular places to visit
Down House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Down House during your trip to Orpington. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area or seek out the golf courses.
Hyde Park
Once the private hunting grounds of a king, London's most famous park is today a place where everyone can enjoy gardens, monuments and music performances.
Tower Bridge
An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.
O2 Arena
Attend music and sports events, see a movie or go bowling in one of the busiest arenas in the world, situated inside this iconic dome by the River Thames.
London Bridge
Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years.
Things to do
Windsor Castle Admission Tickets
London: The View from The Shard
Warner Bros. Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter by Branded Coach
The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions
Fast Track London Eye Entry Ticket
London Afternoon Tea Bus with Prosecco
Top hotels in Downe
Strand Palace Hotel
Breakfast was delicious, plenty to choose from.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Really great area. It felt very safe even at nighttime. Convenient to tube. Very pretty with Tower Bridge, the shard and Tower of London. The food options at the hotel were excellent. Staff were lovely also. The only thing that lets it down is the state of the bathrooms. They are extremely dated. ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Good room but no outside view
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Grand at Trafalgar Square
Staff was amazing and the coffee bar was a great perk!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mitre House Hotel
The heater goes off at certain hours, I was cold until they brought me an electric heater.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Royal National Hotel
Overall, the hotel was OK, but there was a staff member that seemed to have an attitude and definitely left a bad impression on me. I believe his name was Jada.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downe
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.
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.
Westminster
While you're in Westminster, take in top sights like Big Ben and jump on the metro at St. James's Park Underground Station to see more of the city.
City of Westminster
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.
The City of London
The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.
Chelsea
Museums, theatres and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Chelsea. Sights like Royal Hospital Chelsea and Saatchi Gallery are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater London area at Sloane Square Underground Station.
