Title: Visit Great Britain: Best of Great Britain Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Great Britain

## Travel Guide

![Flags of the United Kingdom of Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/aaa3eecf-2990-4c77-88b7-0967a701777b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Union Jack 1801 Great Britan background pattern template - Abstract brushstroke paint brush splash in the colors of UK flag, isolated on white texture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/d8794ec7-a105-4a38-a980-029b9d4c584f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Aerial view of London and the River Thames](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/df061b3d-2025-442f-947b-56ba5e9fe2f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A panoramic shot of Talybont Reservoir captured on a bright Autumn morning.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/555f92d1-4375-4e5f-ad17-4712562fed70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lightouse on a hill overlooking the Menai Straits, Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey, North Wales](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623451644244/5dccb08e-f40b-4cc0-8ed1-5f6f967d5c5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Great Britain

Where to stay

Things to do

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### Where to stay in Great Britain

![Carnaby Street featuring a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6199958/7e2fdbec-6d24-4d7b-9b27-6e1fb6c2b79d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### London City Centre

5/5(5 area reviews)

 Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben are a few top attractions in London City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning river views, and acclaimed art galleries. 

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![Old Town Edinburgh showing street scenes, outdoor eating and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/58ba0f03-4e5b-4b84-a470-5274bf72487e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(288 area reviews)

 Preserving its medieval street plan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features the Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the National Museum of Scotland. Explore narrow closes and hidden passages for a unique experience. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Old-Town-Edinburgh.dx179568)

![London showing markets, signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625846408347/6173c48d-87bb-452f-a9a0-7fcefc60d31f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Covent Garden

 Discover a lively district with the Royal Opera House, street performances, and shopping at Apple Market. Explore historical sites like Theatre Royal Drury Lane and dine at renowned international restaurants. 

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![Royal Liver Building which includes a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6078905/477a1573-7210-4c48-bbba-280895a73891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Liverpool City Centre

4.5/5(109 area reviews)

 Architecturally significant with numerous museums and galleries, the area offers top-notch shopping and vibrant nightlife. Explore landmarks like Liverpool Cathedral and the repurposed Baltic Triangle warehouses for unique experiences. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Liverpool-Liverpool-City-Centre.dx6336703)

![Balmoral Hotel 8](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179568/cba5218f-d929-48e1-ae04-26cc37bd58d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Edinburgh City Centre

 While you're in Edinburgh City Centre, take in top sights like Edinburgh Castle or Scott Monument, and hop on the metro to see more the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Edinburgh-City-Centre.dx795054561477521408)

![The City of London featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800056/a7390e8c-200a-4d2f-a99d-be219e9c6143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### The City of London

4.5/5(155 area reviews)

 The financial hub and ancient center of London, this area boasts historic sites like St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London, and its iconinc bridges, including Millennium Bridge and Tower Bridge, make exploration easy. 

[](https://expedia.ca/London-The-City-Of-London.dx800056)

- Great Britain Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Great Britain

![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/6848fd94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Strand Palace Hotel

372 The Strand London England

CA $216

CA $260 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (4,992 reviews)

Check in could have been earlirr

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/717976c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

St Katharine's Way London England

CA $188

CA $225 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this 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! (9,500 reviews)

Great location and fantastic views, would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

200 Westminster Bridge Road London England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $252

CA $303 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,511 reviews)

Good location

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Vertus Edit Canary Wharf

3 & 15 West Lane London England

Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions O2 Arena and ExCeL Exhibition Centre ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)

Clean, modern, well equipped

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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![Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16290000/16282000/16281979/1328ce36_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland

Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,435 reviews)

The Adagio is in a great location on the Royal Mile! There are shops galore, many excellent restaurants, and it's within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, the Holyrood Palace, the Museum of Scotland, Museum of Edinburgh as well Greykirk cemetery.It is also a short walk to Waverly train station ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information)

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Rockwell East

99 Mansell Street London England

Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (810 reviews)

Honestly a very large room for London. Not much of a view from my room but a good trade off as it made the room very quiet at night. Having access to a small kitchen was really nice. 24/7 front desk and they were all really friendly

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Rockwell-East.h22961240.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Hyde Park featuring a city, a pond and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507738/88fc5c6c-a7fe-42e6-80b5-553b1af67c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hyde Park

4.5/5(1,008 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction)

![Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501516/1ca68fa8-e704-457a-a623-78f4b4a7c154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Buckingham Palace

4.5/5(1,048 reviews)

Britain’s most famous home, the luxurious personal residence and workplace of Queen Elizabeth II, is open to all.

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![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### O2 Arena

4/5(112 reviews)

Created as the focal point of Britain’s millennium celebrations, today this architectural wonder offers a world of entertainment under one enormous roof.

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![Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508419/106f34bf-dd00-4d7b-9a80-f2df121bb164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tower Bridge

4.5/5(823 reviews)

An engineering marvel, this London icon spans both the River Thames and the ages.

[](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction)

![Piccadilly Circus showing a city, signage and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508415/3f077463-3d78-472a-b72a-6dc001f49a62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Piccadilly Circus

4/5(827 reviews)

Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure.

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![Southampton Cruise Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156577/06e47e05-6d9c-4858-a50d-bdbfdd026b0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Southampton Cruise Terminal

4.5/5(51 reviews)

One of the busiest cruise ports in England is just a few steps from the historical and entertainment attractions of Southampton.

[](https://expedia.ca/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/509407/12ed7808-635c-433a-a4d4-c998acab4b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets

CA $59

per traveller

**78%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-windsor-resort-tickets.a509407.activity-details)

![The London Pass®: Access 90+ Tours & Attractions including London Eye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169503/608ee66f-4139-458e-a267-ac9853d89f4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The London Pass®: Access 100+ Attractions

CA $211

per adult

**74%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-london-pass-access-100-attractions.a169503.activity-details)

![Tower Bridge Admission Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/330576/13e77de7-e37a-4483-b096-127be8df355c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tower Bridge Admission Tickets

CA $30

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details)

![London Eye + River Cruise Experience Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/967743/3210ff1b-2f58-44be-bbff-7d42b71ec7df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### London Eye Experience & River Cruise Tickets

CA $85

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/london-eye-experience-river-cruise-tickets.a967743.activity-details)

![Tower of London Tickets with Beefeater Tour & Crown Jewels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169662/dea9cadd-d3ad-441f-af5f-1aff5ee9c6e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Tower of London Tickets with Yeoman Warder Beefeater Tour

CA $66

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-tower-of-london-tickets-with-yeoman-warder-beefeater-tour.a169662.activity-details)

![City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional River Cruise ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/234057/1eeace69-fe69-45b8-8ee3-72822487df8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### City Sightseeing London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

CA $42

per adult

**76%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-london-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-bookable-extras.a234057.activity-details)

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- Places of interest

- [Hyde Park ](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Buckingham Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction)
- [O2 Arena ](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tower Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Piccadilly Circus ](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Big Ben ](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Southampton Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.ca/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wembley Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Wembley-Stadium-Tokyngton.d501565.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Trafalgar Square ](https://expedia.ca/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction)
- [London Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction)
- [The British Museum ](https://expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tower of London ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Of-London-London-City-Centre.d501521.Vacation-Attraction)
- [London Eye ](https://expedia.ca/London-Eye-London-City-Centre.d6047451.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Warner Bros. Studio Tour London ](https://expedia.ca/Warner-Bros-Studio-Tour-London-Leavesden.d6206707.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Oxford Street ](https://expedia.ca/Oxford-Street-London-City-Centre.d6144897.Vacation-Attraction)
- [ExCeL Exhibition Centre ](https://expedia.ca/ExCeL-Exhibition-Centre-Docklands.d6046590.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Marble Arch ](https://expedia.ca/Marble-Arch-London-City-Centre.d508413.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Old Trafford ](https://expedia.ca/Old-Trafford-Old-Trafford.d501661.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Edinburgh Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Castle-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d500994.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Alton Towers ](https://expedia.ca/Alton-Towers-Stoke-on-Trent.d6088073.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Leicester Square ](https://expedia.ca/Leicester-Square-London-City-Centre.d508411.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Windsor Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Windsor-Castle-Windsor.d501522.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Paul's Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/St-Pauls-Cathedral-London-City-Centre.d501558.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Loch Lomond ](https://expedia.ca/Loch-Lomond-Scotland.d182799.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Stonehenge ](https://expedia.ca/Stonehenge-Salisbury.d6050515.Vacation-Attraction)
- [LEGOLAND® Windsor ](https://expedia.ca/LEGOLAND-Windsor-Windsor.d6083947.Vacation-Attraction)
- [OVO Hydro ](https://expedia.ca/OVO-Hydro-Glasgow-Westend.d6220525.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Trafford Centre ](https://expedia.ca/Trafford-Centre-Trafford-Park.d6150911.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Royal Mile ](https://expedia.ca/Royal-Mile-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6129680.Vacation-Attraction)

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