London area of Bayswater guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Bayswater neighbourhood

The culturally diverse inhabitants of Bayswater live in one of London's most architecturally traditional areas. London's Arabic, American, and Greek communities make their homes in pillared Georgian terraces and neat garden squares, with a great expanse of Hyde Park's landscaped English parkland almost on their doorsteps. Edgware Road is London's Arab high street, and in summer the air is rich with the scents of Okacbasi barbecues and shisha pipes (now banished to the outdoor terraces) and full of the sounds of Middle Eastern and North African music. The Americans, meanwhile, congregate around Whiteley's, a century-old department store that was the closest thing London has to a US-style mall prior to the opening of Westfield and One New Change. The surrounding hotels offer a fabulous base from which to explore central London.

See our recommended nearby Bayswater Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Bayswater Hotels

in or near Bayswater
Corus Hyde Park Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ... More
 
 
 
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT
Stunning views of Lord's Cricket Ground makes this the hotel of choice for cricket enthusiasts, but it has plenty of other advantages too. A program ... More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
97 Cromwell Road, SW7
The location, two minutes' walk from Gloucester Road tube station, is the major draw of this modern, high-rise hotel. The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, Natural ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Entertainment

in or near Bayswater
Studio Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
North Westminster Community School North Wharf Road, Bayswater, London W2
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UCI
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
2nd Floor, Whiteleys Shopping Centre, Queensway, Bayswater, London W2
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Odeon Whiteleys
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
Queensway, Bayswater, Bayswater, London W2
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Bayswater Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Bayswater
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Art Work Space: The Hempel Hotel
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
31-35 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London W2
Art Work Space is an independent art gallery on the lower ground floor of The Hempel hotel, showcasing emerging artists working in a variety of media ... More
 
 
 
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Paddington Central
London > Attractions > Sheldon Square, Bayswater, London W2
A peaceful canal-side new development within walking distance of Paddington Station and Marble Arch, Paddington Central is an 11 acre site, home to big businesses - ... More
 
 
 
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Subway Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
1 Edgware Road Subway, Bayswater, London W2
Take the pedestrian subway below Edgware Road and Harrow Road and you'll come across a hidden corner of culture in the Subway Gallery. Situated under landmarks ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Bayswater
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Heal's, The Queens Building
London > Shopping > House and Garden
Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2
Funny to think that Heal's a furniture brand that's synonymous with quality and cutting edge design, first started out as bed-makers in 1810. The respected brand ... More
 
 
 
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Markus Coffee Company
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13 Connaught Street, Bayswater, London W2
Huge sacks brimming over with coffee beans of every different variety decorate the floorboards of this historic establishment. Savour the smells of freshly roasted and ground ... More
 
 
 
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ME & EM
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
21 Connaught Street, Bayswater, London W2
Tatler loves this place, Vogue calls them "the loungewear wizards", and Nicola Formby wishes she'd known about ME & EM (previously called the Pyjama Room) when ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Bayswater London?
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Assaha Restaurant
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
29-31 Craven Road, Bayswater, London W2
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Bel Canto
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
Corus Hotel Hyde Park, 1 Lancaster Gate, , Bayswater, London W2
One LondonTown.com reader wrote in to tell us about this "brilliant!!" and unique restaurant. More than just a place to have a meal, it's an ... More
 
 
 
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Nipa
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
Royal Lancaster Hotel, Lancaster Terrace, Bayswater, London W2
Thai cuisine. ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Bayswater.
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Victoria
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10a Strathearn Place, Bayswater, London W2
High up on a wall, behind the counter of this opulent, smart Victorian pub is a clock dated 1864. A framed copy of the Sun newspaper ... More
 
 
 
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The Royal Exchange
London > Nightlife > Pubs
26 Sale Place, Bayswater, London W2
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The Green Man
London > Nightlife > Pubs
308 Edgware Road, Bayswater, London W2
Taking previously run down neighbourhood pubs and preserving them by adding backpacker hostels to the upper floors, PubLove operates six leased pubs across London. The ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Nightlife

Bayswater clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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Westbourne House
London > Nightlife > Bars
65 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater, London W2
Boasting an elegant design, this large venue is a popular place for perusing the long and imaginative cocktail list. Westbourne House is more of a bar ... More
 
 
 
The Mitre
London > Nightlife > Bars
24 Craven Terrace, Bayswater, London W2
Set in the heart of Bayswater and only 50 metres from Hyde Park, the Mitre is a beautiful Grade II listed pub popular with regulars and ... More
 
 
 
Lancaster London Hotel
London > Nightlife > Bars
Lancaster Terrace, Bayswater, Bayswater, London W2
The Royal Lancaster Hotel includes two restaurants Nipa, a Thai restaurant, and Island Restaurant and Bar, a stylish contemporary split-level space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hyde ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Leisure

Bayswater gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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Hyde Park Stables
London > Leisure > Activities
63 Bathurst Mews, Bayswater, London W2
Hop on a steed and trot your way through one of London's most central parks, courtesy of those lovely equestrian types at Hyde Park Stables. The ... More
 
 
 
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Kensington Gardens
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Princes Square, Bayswater, London W2
Technically two different parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. Almost every kind of outdoor pursuit takes ... More
 
 
 
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QUEENS Skate, Dine, Bowl
London > Leisure > Sports Facilities
17 Queensway, Bayswater, London W2
A huge indoor ice rink, 12 bowling lanes, plenty of retro arcade machines and a British diner by MEATliquor - QUEENS Skate, Dine, Bowl has been ... More
 
 
 

Bayswater Education

in or near Bayswater
SKOLA International Community School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
12 Porchester Place, Marble Arch, Bayswater, London W2
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Bayswater Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Bayswater.
Best Western Mornington Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
12 Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, Bayswater, London W2
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Corus Park Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
1-7 Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, London W2
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Lancaster London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Lancaster Terrace, Bayswater, London W2
Though the interior of this hotel is undoubtedly impressive, it is the views that keep loyal customers coming back, with stunning vistas stretching out across the ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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