Lidos Hotel London - London Sightseeing

Big Ben London

The Big Ben of London was built in 1859 and is named after the famous bell. Furthermore, the famous Big Ben is 96 meters high and the clock hangs at 55 meters height. The four clock faces were used to make sure that the Big Ben was the largest four-faced clock in the world, but nowadays not anymore. The design of the Big Ben was made by Augustus Pugin which was the last design he made before he died.

The popular Big Ben clock tower is only 23 minutes by walk away from the budget hotel.

London Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge is typically used as an icon of the city London. The location of the London Tower Bridge which is close to the Tower of London has given the bridge its name. The bridge walkways which are at 42 metres height are famous tourist attractions and used as an exhibition space. The Tower Bridge Exhibition is actually placed in the two towers of the Tower Bridge and tells the story of the construction of the bridge. From the upper walkways, travellers can see some London sights, such as the St. Paul's Cathedral.

The price to visit the Exhibition is £ 7.00, but there is a discount for children (under 16), seniors (over 59) and students. With the London Pass you can enter for free.

Opening hours:
April - to September: 10.00 - 18.30
October - to March: 09.30 - 18.00

The Tower Bridge can be reached in 20 minutes by walk from the Lidos Hotel London.

Soho London

Soho is one of the most crowded areas in London, especially by night. In this area guests of the Lidos Hotel London can visit various theatres, the Chinatown, the British Museum and the Regent street which is a famous shopping street in London. Soho is a very multicultural area and famous for its entertainment. Guests of the budget hotel have the possibility to experience a bohemian and buzzy atmosphere in Soho and to visit marvellous restaurants, nightclubs or cafés.

Trafalgar Square London

The Trafalgar Square is one of the most known squares in the world and one of the most famous tourist attractions in London. Due to the sculptures and statues shown on this place and the National Gallery which is located in the North, it has become a major tourist attraction. Moreover, the big fountains are worth to be seen, especially after sunset when the neon lights are turned on. The Trafalgar Square received its name in 1830 and was destined to be a cultural place, opened for the public. During the 1800's a lot of changes were made, for example, the National Gallery, Nelson's Column, the four lions around the column and the two fountains were built. Nowadays the Trafalgar Square London is used for rallies and demonstration of political, religious and general issues.

The Trafalgar Square can be reached within 20 minutes by walk from the Lidos Hotel London.

Green Park London

Travellers of London who want to escape from the stress and buzz of the daily routines, have the possibility to go to the Green Park. The Green Park offers a lot of wooded meadows, ideal to enjoy pure nature and let the soul relax. The Green Park is 47 acres big. This beautiful park is one of the eight Royal Parks, designated by Charles II in 1668. The Green Park is surrounded by green areas such as the Hyde Park and the St James Park and attractions like the Constitution Hill and the Buckingham Palace Gardens. This beautiful park is less than half an hour walk away from the budget hotel.

The Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament, also called the Westminster Palace, are the seats of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, in short, the UK parliament. Originally, the Houses of Parliament were built as Royal residence. The building located in the centre of London dates back to the 19th century. There was probably a fire in 1512 which destroyed parts of the building. In 1834 was the big fire where only a few parts of the complex survived. The popular Westminster Hall was one part which survived the fire. The Westminster Palace was then re-built in a gothic-style, after a plan from Charles Barry. Today guests of the Lidos Hotel London can attend debates, watch committee hearings, attend tours in the buildings or visit the famous Clock Tower and see Big Ben.