St James

London

Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture
Admiralty Arch which includes heritage architecture
The Mall which includes night scenes, signage and heritage architecture
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage elements
Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture
Visit royal residences, acclaimed galleries and one of London’s poshest shops in this central area. Attend a show at historic theaters and hang out in a Royal Park.

Ritzy St. James’s sits between lush parks and Trafalgar Square at the edge of London’s West End. Developed as a residential neighborhood for British nobility in the 1600s, today it maintains an air of elite sophistication. Visit St. James’s to discover aristocratic and royal residences alongside century-old theaters, gourmet restaurants, high-end retailers and outstanding art exhibitions.

Admire the Tudor-era St. James’s Palace, which is a London residence of the Royal Family. Clarence House is a home of the Prince of Wales and open in August for guided tours. See the lavish rooms of Spencer House, a townhouse built by an ancestor of Princess Diana. Grand Georgian mansions frame leafy St. James’s Square.

Piccadilly street epitomizes the area’s refined retail. Browse for gourmet treats and luxury homeware and enjoy afternoon tea at Fortnum and Mason. Find a chocolatier, milliner and other artisans at Princes Arcade and bespoke menswear on Jermyn Street. Piccadilly Market presents arts and crafts in the church courtyard of St. James’s Piccadilly.

The galleries of St. James’s cater to a range of tastes. Peruse works by Scottish Colourists at Portland Gallery and contemporary masterpieces at White Cube Mason’s Yard. The Institute of Contemporary Arts is a combined cinema, gallery and theater.

Book tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre. The Theatre Royal Haymarket puts on plays and musicals for all ages. From British pub food to Italian, Scandinavian and West African flavors, St. James’s Market is an epicurean wonderland.

The lush environment of St. James’s Park is ideal for picnics and enjoying London’s natural side. Spot waterbirds, watch a daily pelican feeding and stroll along crisscrossing pathways. On the park’s north side, The Mall connects Buckingham Palace with Trafalgar Square. This ceremonial avenue is the setting for parades such as The Changing of the Guard.

St. James’s is served by the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus underground stations plus several public bus lines. Travel here in November for the star-studded Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Popular places to visit

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Her Majesty's Theatre
St. James Palace

St. James Palace

Find out about the history of London when you spend time at St. James Palace. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

St. James Palace
St. James's Square

St. James's Square

Explore the great outdoors at St. James's Square, a lovely green space in London. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

St. James's Square
Admiralty Arch

Admiralty Arch

This grand structure marks the entrance to the Mall and was commissioned by King Edward VII as a memorial to his mother Queen Victoria.

Admiralty Arch
Jermyn Street

Jermyn Street

During your trip to London, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Jermyn Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Jermyn Street
Clarence House

Clarence House

You can learn about the history of London with a stop at Clarence House. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Clarence House

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4 out of 5
81 Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England
The price is P12,862 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
P12,862
P15,435 total
includes taxes & fees
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4 out of 5
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3 out of 5
49/67 Queensborough Terrace, London, England
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4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, England
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 out of 5
372 The Strand, London, England
The price is P9,774 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
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P11,729 total
includes taxes & fees
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4 out of 5
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P11,576 total
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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.

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Admiralty Arch featuring heritage architecture

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