Title: Visit Abbey: Best of Abbey, London Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Abbey](https://expedia.ca/Abbey-London-Hotels.0-n553248635976383572-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to London](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in London](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Abbey Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Abbey.d553248635976383572.Car-Rental-Guide)[Abbey Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Abbey.d553248635976383572.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Abbey ## London ![Town Square and Arboretum A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square. RIBA Award Winner, 2011. Architects: AHMM and Muf. Date: 2007. Nearest Station: Barking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179547/7c9a2206-f56f-4b8b-bf3e-3f85b94c94cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Town Square and Arboretum A new development comprising a learning centre and library, framed by colonnades and topped by two parallel housing blocks with a wooded public square. RIBA Award Winner, 2011. Architects: AHMM and Muf. Date: 2007. Nearest Station: Barking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179547/7c9a2206-f56f-4b8b-bf3e-3f85b94c94cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Part of the site of Barking Abbey, London (formerly Essex), with the west tower of St Margaret's parish church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/68c882a0-83c5-44c2-a781-c47f305541d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/68c882a0-83c5-44c2-a781-c47f305541d0.jpg) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Barking Park: The Lake 1,371 birds cannot be wrong. The west end of The Lake in Barking Park is the place to be.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/23fdca57-917c-4c38-bc37-2af57f46c0b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/23fdca57-917c-4c38-bc37-2af57f46c0b4.jpg) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Roding in Barking Looking upstream, the footbridge in 111233 and the tower blocks in 322334 can both be seen in the distance. The reed beds visible along this reach of the river are important, and in this area, unique wildlife environments. In a couple of places the river has meandered in the past, but the meanders have subsequently silted up allowing the reeds to grow. However the organization that was responsible for building the flood defence walls has gone to great lengths to preserve the reeds by building the wall around the outskirts of the old meander line.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/a25416fa-83e1-44e1-8e1d-f76844603c3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976383572/a25416fa-83e1-44e1-8e1d-f76844603c3c.jpg) by [Nigel Cox](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2798) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Abbey Things to do Hotels Where to stay [London travel guide](https://expedia.ca/London.dx178279) --- ### 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 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 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) ![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 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057080/3fb098df-05b3-421d-bd35-556e8f55b7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Arena 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) ![Big Ben showing a city, heritage architecture and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060186/2f322593-af11-47f2-88a5-d8a6063dcf00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Ben One of London’s most resounding landmarks is a treasured emblem of England. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Ben-London-City-Centre.d6060186.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 Often billed as the British version of Times Square, this iconic traffic hub is the perfect starting point for your London adventure. [](https://expedia.ca/Piccadilly-Circus-London-City-Centre.d508415.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) ![Best of London Tour with London Eye & Thames Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/356706/05778bc5-edb3-4f37-b48c-002ef2675d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of London: Tower of London, Cruise, St. Paul's & London-Eye upgrade CA $191 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-london-tower-of-london.a356706.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 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) ![London SEA LIFE Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169638/677ead92-d477-430c-8f10-d5029e12e775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets CA $52 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sea-life-london-aquarium-tickets.a169638.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) [See all activities in London](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-London.d178279.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Abbey Hotel Deals ![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 $217 CA $261 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! (4,956 reviews) The staff was beyond courteous. The lobby ambience was lively. Nice restaurant and bar well designed tiny single rooms that manage to provide everything you would need. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=179&PinnedHotelID=179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383572) ![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 CA $191 CA $229 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (9,426 reviews) Great location Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2479&PinnedHotelID=2479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383572) ![The Drey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118958900/118958877/4fce5761_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Drey 1 Barkston Gardens London England CA $144 CA $173 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hyde Park and Marble Arch are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews) Loved the customer service as it was exceptional. 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Thank you for your service Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=55001&PinnedHotelID=55001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383572) ![Royal Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54987/9d683740_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Garden Hotel 2-24 Kensington High Street London England CA $281 CA $338 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,834 reviews) The hotel was very clean, the staff was exceptional, and I loved all the amenities. This is where I will be staying every time I am in London. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=54987&PinnedHotelID=54987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976383572) ![Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42300000/42297100/42297074/b83dba3b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Zedwell Piccadilly Circus Great Windmill Street London England CA $138 CA $166 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (5,535 reviews) Staff great, check in great, location great. The room was good but just lacked anywhere to put anything. No sideboards, bedside table so had to put everything on the floor. Bathroom was the same. No where to put anything. 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Hop aboard the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Canary-Wharf.dx179523) ![London which includes markets and street scenes as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179542/4c9c03d1-50e5-4e11-8479-246eae6272a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shoreditch 4.5/5(10 area reviews) Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area. 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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. [](https://expedia.ca/London-Waterloo.dx6047475) ![Kings Cross St. Pancras which includes interior views and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047476/d6543c5d-faa0-4e13-8779-4ec829de37a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kings Cross St. Pancras Enjoy the fascinating museums in Kings Cross St. Pancras. Russell Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station or Russell Square Underground Station to see more of London. 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