The ultimate school trip to London: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
London offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to London
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
Table of content
5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
British Museum
Explore the vast collection of artifacts at the British Museum.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 7323 8299
- Website:
- Open link
Covent Garden
Visit the lively Covent Garden market and its surrounding area.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Tower of London
Discover the history and secrets of the Tower of London.
- Price:
- adults: £25, children: £12.50
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 3166 6000
- Website:
- Open link
Tower Bridge
Walk across the iconic Tower Bridge and visit the exhibition.
- Price:
- adults: £10, children: £5
- Opening times:
- 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 7403 3761
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
London Eye
Enjoy panoramic views of London from the London Eye.
- Price:
- adults: £27, children: £22
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Phone:
- +44 87 0990 8883
- Website:
- Open link
Southbank Centre
Visit the Southbank Centre, a hub of arts and culture on the Thames.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 3879 9555
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Buckingham Palace
Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Phone:
- +44 30 3123 7300
- Website:
- Open link
Westminster Abbey
Visit the historic Westminster Abbey and its beautiful interior.
- Price:
- adults: £23, children: £10
- Opening times:
- 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 7222 5152
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
Natural History Museum
Explore the exhibits at the Natural History Museum.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 5:50 PM
- Phone:
- +44 20 7942 5000
- Website:
- Open link
Hyde Park
Relax and enjoy the greenery at Hyde Park.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Phone:
- +44 300 061 2000
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. Wombats Hostel London
Hotel rooms 120 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
Location - 4.6 km to city centre
- 0.5 km to public transport
- 8.2 km to airport
Rating Great (8.9/10p.) 4061 reviewsPrice category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. Book A Bed Hostel
Hotel rooms 70 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 3.0 km to city centre
- 0.5 km to public transport
- 6.3 km to airport
Rating Appealing (6.7/10p.) 1751 reviewsPrice category € (up to €35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. Onefam Waterloo
Hotel rooms 12 total Benefits for classes - Close to center
Location - 0.0 km to city centre
Price category €€€ (around €50 - €75/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. Kensal Green Backpackers
Hotel rooms 35 total (4 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
Location - 5.8 km to city centre
- 0.1 km to public transport
- 17.0 km to airport
Rating Appealing (4.9/10p.) 6545 reviewsPrice category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. Generator London Hostel
Hotel rooms 214 total Benefits for classes - Breakfast
- Half board
- Close to center
Location - 0.5 km to city centre
Rating Very good (7.4/10p.) 13998 reviewsPrice category €€ (around €35 - €50/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Paris to London via the Channel Tunnel.
- Duration:
- 2h 15m
- Operator:
- Eurostar
Direct high-speed train from Brussels to London via the Channel Tunnel.
- Duration:
- 2h 00m
- Operator:
- Eurostar
Direct high-speed train from Amsterdam to London via the Channel Tunnel.
- Duration:
- 4h 00m
- Operator:
- Eurostar
Direct high-speed train from Lille to London via the Channel Tunnel.
- Duration:
- 1h 20m
- Operator:
- Eurostar
Direct high-speed train from Rotterdam to London via the Channel Tunnel.
- Duration:
- 3h 30m
- Operator:
- Eurostar
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