You’d be hard-pressed to find a city anywhere else in the world with as many recognisable streets as London. From films and media to retailers and royalty, there are many reasons why so many streets in London have achieved international acclaim, making them hotspots for tourists and staples of any London visit. 

If you’re staying at the Bayswater Inn Hotel and want to make the most out of your trip, here is a list of the most famous London streets you absolutely need to visit.  

Baker Street 

If you’re a fan of the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, then you’ll be familiar with Baker Street, but he’s not the only famous face to live here. Dusty Springfield also called this street home, cementing its status as a thespian’s dream.

Oxford Street 

There’s no better place to shop ‘til you drop than London’s very own Oxford street. With more than 300 shops selling everything from tech and appliances to souvenirs and high-end fashion, there’s something for everyone here. Its status as the trendiest street in London means you absolutely must spend an afternoon musing the thousands of items on sale here. 

If you’re worried about getting tired from all your shopping, don’t! There are plenty of hotels in London near Oxford Street for you to retreat to when your feet start to hurt and your arms start to ache.

Savile Row 

There’s a lot to be said about how you dress and how people perceive you, and that’s why anyone who wants to impress needs to head to Savile Row. It’s famous for its range of high-end retailers and tailors who have dressed the most powerful people in history, including Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon III.

Abbey Road 

Any Beatles fan or music maestro will need to add a trip to Abbey Road on their London itinerary. Here, you can re-create that iconic album cover that changed the world of music forever, and you can book into one of the lectures that take place at Abbey Road Studios. 

There’s no rush to visit this street, though, since the famous road crossing was given Listed Building status in 2010, meaning it will remain there in its current form forevermore.

Portobello Road 

Made famous by Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in the film Notting Hill, the area of London in which Portobello Road sits is bustling with tourists at all times of the year, but especially in summer. This is because the Notting Hill Carnival runs down the street, inviting residents and visitors alike to join in with Europe’s biggest street party celebration. 

It can be incredibly busy around this time, so it’s a good idea to look into London accommodation offers far in advance to secure the best deal possible if this is an event you want to experience. 

Whatever street you choose to visit during your trip to London, you’ll be perfectly located to see them all from the range of London hotels near Hyde Park.

FAQs

1. What is oxford street in london famous for?

Oxford Street is famous for shopping. In fact, it’s Europe’s busiest shopping street with around 300 shops approx. and welcomes more than 200 million visitors a year.

2. What is baker street in london famous for?

It is majorly famous for the residence of Sherlock Holmes (fictional detective) at 221B baker street. This address is, however, also fictional.