Title: Visit Great Britain: Best of Great Britain Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Great-Britain-Hotels.d553248623451644244.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Great-Britain-Vacation-Rentals.d553248623451644244.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Great-Britain.d553248623451644244.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Britain.d553248623451644244.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Great Britain Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Great-Britain.d553248623451644244.Car-Rental-Guide)[Great Britain Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Great-Britain.d553248623451644244.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Great Britain ## Travel Guide ![Great Britain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/217a90dba8ec5d52c03d862b20d701fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![London featuring a monument, a city and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20555-Trafalgar-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![London which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20551-Trafalgar-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West End showing a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20537-The-West-End.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West End showing night scenes and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20539-The-West-End.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Great Britain Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Great Britain ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166570-Carnaby-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### London City Centre 5/5(5 area reviews) Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus 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. [](https://expedia.ca/London-London-City-Centre.dx6195474) ![Albert Square showing street scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40504-Albert-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manchester City Centre 4.5/5(88 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Manchester City Centre. Check out top attractions like Manchester Art Gallery and St. Peter's Square, and jump on the metro at St Peters Square Station or Mosley Street Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Manchester-Manchester-City-Centre.dx6192111) ![London showing markets, signage and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/167000/167434-Covent-Garden-Market.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. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Covent-Garden.dx553248625846408347) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/72000/72808-Liverpool.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) ![The City of London featuring modern architecture, a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166739-The-City.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) ![Calton Hill showing skyline, a city and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/37000/37957-Calton-Hill.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) - Great Britain Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Great Britain ![The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2500/2479/3f816d92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Tower Hotel, by Thistle St Katharine's Way London England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $160 CA $192 total Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026 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! (8,835 reviews) Great stay for our anniversary. Check in smooth, concierge really helpful. Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623451644244) ![Strand Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/200/179/7dc50d5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Strand Palace Hotel 372 The Strand London England CA $200 CA $240 total Dec 18 - Dec 19 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,695 reviews) Great location and hotel rooms are very nice. It’s the 4th time we have stayed here and it never disappoints Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F12%2F2025&endDate=19%2F12%2F2025&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623451644244) ![Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3120000/3113100/3113039/5be25a1a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge 200 Westminster Bridge Road London England CA $261 CA $314 total Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (5,364 reviews) It was simple to check-in but it was very noisy in teh foyer and it was difficult to hear reception as they told me about the hotel. My room was an 'interior' room which meant that it was in the inner atrium side, and the room was really dark. I sometimes wish that hotels had a main large light in ... Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=3113039&PinnedHotelID=3113039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623451644244) [See all 198,006 properties in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025®ionId=553248623451644244) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Vertus Edit Canary Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108963500/108963417/6196c4b5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews) Clean room with all the amenities you need. Generally quiet, no issues with noise. Easy transport links into central london Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Vertus-Edit-Canary-Wharf.h108963417.Hotel-Information) ![Native Manchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35120000/35119200/35119133/66f859e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Native Manchester 51 Ducie Street Manchester England Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews) Most unique hotel we have stayed in. The room was spacious and comfortable. Wifi worked well. Comfortable bed. Spacious bathroom and shower cubicle. Good kitchen facilities. Great location-close to train station, walking distance to city centre. Would definitely recommend it to anyone to stay ... Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Native-Manchester.h35119133.Hotel-Information) ![The Gate London City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42520000/42515500/42515494/5691cee9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Gate London City 41 White Church Lane London England Stay at this aparthotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (575 reviews) Room clean and comfortable. Had a little difficulty with air-conditioning/heat Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Gate.h42515494.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248623451644244&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tower Bridge showing a river or creek, a bridge and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/166000/166870-Tower-Bridge.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) ![O2 Arena featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53600-Millenium-Dome.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. [](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) ![London Bridge featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101375-London-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Bridge 4.5/5(540 reviews) Known for its association with a well-known nursery rhyme, this iconic bridge has existed in various forms for more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) ![London Eye featuring a high-rise building, a city and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20626-London-Eye.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### London Eye 4.5/5(702 reviews) Climb aboard this observation wheel for the best bird’s-eye view of the British capital. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Eye-London-City-Centre.d6047451.Vacation-Attraction) ![Buckingham Palace featuring château or palace, a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20574-Buckingham-Palace.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) ![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 $29 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tower-bridge-admission-tickets.a330576.activity-details) ![sunset at Windsor Castle in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169694/4fe79ceb-570e-4a4b-825d-44ad6fd3554f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle Admission Tickets CA $57 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/windsor-castle-admission-tickets.a169694.activity-details) ![Westminster Abbey in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/282181/098d569e-9891-441e-b83c-701967ec37fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westminster Abbey Tickets CA $57 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/westminster-abbey-tickets.a282181.activity-details) ![London Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169710/9bc1c0f8-953c-4bab-a037-7ec363715c4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Tours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with River Cruise CA $64 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/golden-tours-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-with-river-cruise.a169710.activity-details) ![Shrek's Adventure Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/286591/b90685c4-68b0-4032-8ee3-81e53669625a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shrek's Adventure! London Tickets CA $45 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/shreks-adventure-london-tickets.a286591.activity-details) [See all activities in Great Britain](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Great-Britain.d553248623451644244.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Places of interest - [Hyde Park ](https://expedia.ca/Hyde-Park-London-City-Centre.d507738.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tower Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508419.Vacation-Attraction) - [O2 Arena ](https://expedia.ca/O2-Arena-Greenwich.d6057080.Vacation-Attraction) - [London Bridge ](https://expedia.ca/London-Bridge-London-City-Centre.d508412.Vacation-Attraction) - [London Eye ](https://expedia.ca/London-Eye-London-City-Centre.d6047451.Vacation-Attraction) - [Buckingham Palace ](https://expedia.ca/Buckingham-Palace-London-City-Centre.d501516.Vacation-Attraction) - [Southampton Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.ca/Southampton-Cruise-Terminal-Freemantle.d6156577.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trafalgar Square ](https://expedia.ca/Trafalgar-Square-London-City-Centre.d508420.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piccadilly Circus ](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wembley Stadium ](https://expedia.ca/Wembley-Stadium-Tokyngton.d501565.Vacation-Attraction) - [Big Ben ](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tower of London ](https://expedia.ca/Tower-Of-London-London-City-Centre.d501521.Vacation-Attraction) - [The British Museum ](https://expedia.ca/The-British-Museum-London-City-Centre.d501529.Vacation-Attraction) - [Warner Bros. 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