Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
A 145-foot-high monument, bearing a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson guarded by lions, marks the spot considered the center of London.
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Neighbourhood: Covent Garden
Whether you're headed here to check out the multitude of shops, theaters, cafes, pubs, and restaurants, or simply to be among the multitude of people who pass through this pretty part of town, you'll love soaking up the festive and historic atmosphere in and around Covent Garden. Even if you don't have tickets to the opera or a show at one of the many famous theaters here, don't be surprised if find yourself captivated by some impromptu act of a street performer wowing the crowds in Covent Garden's Piazza. If you do have tickets, you'll be pleased to note that many of the local eateries accommodate theatergoers with prix fixe menus, early dinners, and later than usual opening hours.
How to get there
- Leicester Square • 4 min walk
- Covent Garden • 4 min walk
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4.5
8,190 reviews
Excellent
3,917
Very good
3,267
Average
875
Poor
96
Terrible
37
Robin O
Springfield, OH4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Stayed at the Citadines Traf Squ. Great location. Close to everything. Been to London 10 or 12 times. Stayed everywhere. This part of town is the best.
Written 29 May 2023
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL17,853 contributions
Dec 2022
One of the biggest, best and most important squares and gathering places in London. It is a MUST SEE location in the city. Located where London's retail and commerce sections meets London's governmental section is a tremendous open space with fountains and statues and dedicated to the tallest statue of Admiral Nelson and his most famous naval battle, Trafalgar. We had the opportunity to visit the Square multiple times and it is a centerpiece for London, once when visiting the governmental buildings of Westminster and again when we visitied The National Gallery which is located on the Square. One way or another you will more than likely visit but you need to make a visit.
Written 27 May 2023
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zotar
Plymouth, UK201 contributions
May 2023 • Family
This used to be a place to sit take in the sites, have a picnic and relax a bit. Every time I’ve been here in the last year there are protests of some sort going on. Today that was a sort of protest concert going on with load banging music. If it is not the protesters it is buskers playing at ridiculous volume right outside the National Gallery. The place has been utterly ruined by noise! Can we please have the lovely old version of Trafalgar Square were you can sit and have a picnic?
Written 21 May 2023
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Jannerbloke
Plymouth, UK12,454 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Be warned, came as supporters of Republic who had agreed a format with the Met for coronation day, only to find that they were blocking access without explanation.
Written 6 May 2023
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Hoppityskip
Essex, UK13,656 contributions
May 2023
Yesterday I visited London and saw the most well behaved middle class middle aged demo EVER!
The anti ULEZ protestors in the BMW M3’s and other luxury cars, vans and vintage bus and fire engine driving round the square blowing their horns and placard holders from the tory south london boroughs complaining!
The square itself has changed the traffic flow making it much more pedestrian friendly.
The anti ULEZ protestors in the BMW M3’s and other luxury cars, vans and vintage bus and fire engine driving round the square blowing their horns and placard holders from the tory south london boroughs complaining!
The square itself has changed the traffic flow making it much more pedestrian friendly.
Written 4 May 2023
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The Baobab Republic
Bangkok, Thailand382 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A square with beautiful ancient architecture. The place is crowded with tourists, especially today, when we arrived, it was a weekend.
Written 2 May 2023
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Redsionnach
Cork, Ireland855 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Trafalgar Square is a wonderful place to visit, to have a coffee and take in the sights and sounds. The weather was lovely which helped a lot. Take note of the fourth plinth as it changes from time to time!
Written 20 April 2023
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Victoria B
Raleigh, NC1,632 contributions
Aug 2022
Another spot my oldest little was excited to see because a Peppa Pig Activity Book where the kids and the Queen go splashing in their wellies in the fountains. She was underwhelmed. The lions all had gates around them for construction or something else? We couldn't get a great picture. I am thankful for the bathrooms here. We desperately needed them and they were convenient!
Written 11 April 2023
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Fam G
Bagsvaerd, Denmark530 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Trafalgar Square, are must place to visit when you are in London. Beside the historic around the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the the area is a small breather in the middle of the big city. The lion’s are fantastic and according to my dad the story is “if you touch the lions on Trafalgar Square” means you will come back to London again. For my family it is a must and we are continuing returning to London😘.
Written 4 April 2023
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Sand M
Perth, UK701 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
You never tire of visiting the heart of London. Trafalgar Square is just a nice place to sit chill listen to live music and even eat a sandwich. One of the joys of the big city.
Written 3 April 2023
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TasterT
Slough, UK41 contributions
Trafalgar Square was famous for all the pigeons and you used to be able to feed them too. Is this still the case?
Thanks
Mohammed Arjomandkhah
London, UK145 contributions
You still can do that .
miri h
kiriat bialik Israel4 contributions
כמה זמן הליכה (מתונה) מטראפלגר לכיכר לסטר ולפיקדלי?
Guillermo Danie... B
Zaragoza, Spain2,629 contributions
Estimado viajero:
Todo depende de la velocidad a la que camines y de lo que desees contemplar por el camino. No obstante, desde Trafalgar Square hasta Piccadilly Circus puedes llegar en unos diez minutos de marcha pausada, yendo por Haymarket Street. Puedes llegar hasta Leicester Square en la mitad de tiempo yendo por St. Martin Street.
Champney
Ireland120 contributions
Flying into Gatwick airport what's the best train to get to Trafalgar Square?
Flying back on a Sunday at 9.35 am and have to be there 2 hours beforehand will trains be operating that early on a Sunday? Thanks
Olurotimi
Greater London, UK16 contributions
There are two easier ways to access Trafalgar sq by train from Gatwick airport both of which involve two train rides:
1) You can pick a Thameslink train from the Gatwick airport rail station to London Bridge station, transfer to platform 9 then take the Southeastern train to Charing cross station.
2) Take a southern train to Victoria station then take a Circle train to Embankment station.
Trafalgar is within walking distance of both options.
As per your other question, yes you can get trains around London at anytime of the day and most of the night.
I hope that helps.
Hector F
8 contributions
Buenas noches, tenemos una reservación del 28 al 2 de Enero 2019, 3 personas familia Velazquez, llegamos 11:05 pm me gustaría su opinión para el transitado del Aeropuerto al Hotel, que me recomiendan; hay Uber, Taxi o Shuttle? Vamos de aniversario por lo que nos gustaría tener una agradable estancia por lo que agradecería su opinión, gracias
Jorge T
Montevideo, Uruguay7,100 contributions
Estimado Hector, yo como recomendacion para trasladarte en forma comoda y barata, en caso de llegar al aeropuerto de Londres Heathrow te recomiendo lo que hicimos nosotros, tomar el metro Piccadilly, por unas 7 libras te deja el metro en la estacion Leicester Square. En el aeropuerto puedes preguntar o seguir las flechas donde dice Underground, debes compras la tarjeta Oyster en las terminales de autoconsulta disponibles en el idioma que tu hables y es un tramite sencillo, debes pagar con tarjeta de credito, creo que tambien no estoy seguro si se puede pagar con efectivo. Pero es util el traslado y muy comodo en tren. Las otros opciones son mas caras porque la distancia es bastante grande. Espero te sea util la informacion. A las ordenes.
smac88
ontario243 contributions
Are there still a lot of stuff going on like live entertainment in the evening after dark in Oct please?
aramis
Hertfordshire, UK3,838 contributions
the square is only used for soecial events, not for routine entertainment. However there are usually street artists, etc, and there's always a good atmosphere.
73tan
1 contribution
Is Trafalgar Square far from HArrods?
AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,763 contributions
Approx 2 miles. You can walk if you have a map or it’s 3 stops using the metro.
chh22
Harleston, UK98 contributions
Anyone know if London is having any big screens up for the England games?
Had heard Trafalgar Square but not sure if this is confirmed or not.
Ian S
Kettering, UK788 contributions
If you search on google you will find a number of locations in London but Trafalgar Square is not on the list.
maria4theresa
Las Vegas, NV
Is the Buckingham palace close to Trafalgar Square?
Snowball's adventure
Barnet, UK6,798 contributions
It's not close, it's around 20mins walk from Trafalgar Square through "The Mall" and it will take you straight to Buckingham Palace.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE (London) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Trafalgar Square
- Trafalgar Square is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Trafalgar Square tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 321 Trafalgar Square tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Trafalgar Square:
- Secret Walking Tour of Central London (From S$30.85)
- Big Bus London Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and River Cruise (From S$69.40)
- Best of London in half a Day Walking Tour (From S$107.42)
- Private London Tour by Car with pick up from your Hotel or Apartment (From S$222.76)
- London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option (From S$197.06)
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- Restaurants near Trafalgar Square:
- (0.05 km) Thai Pot - Bedfordbury
- (0.05 km) Nando's Covent Garden
- (0.05 km) Lao Cafe
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- (0.05 km) Wagamama Covent Garden
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- (0.05 km) School of Wok
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