Bedsearcher's Guide to The Tower of London

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is a huge historical building within the capital city. The priceless Crown Jewels are housed within the Crown Jewels Tower and other towers, including the White Tower, the Green Tower, the Bloody Tower and the St Thomas Tower all have major significance in history. Within the Tower of London, the sons of Edward the Fourth were executed, as were Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard and the last prisoner to stay at the Tower of London was the infamous Rudolph Hess. The building of the Tower was begun in 1077 by William the Conqueror and many monarchs over the centuries have added their own towers and individual touches.

Hotels near The Tower of London

There are many hotels near The Tower of London which can be booked online through Bedsearcher. The The Tower of London hotels vary in price and quality, ranging from unrated but still pleasant budget The Tower of London UK hotels to five star luxury The Tower of London UK hotels. The Tower of London hotels leave you excellently placed for a day at The Tower of London and where you can really explore the area. The Tower of London UK hotels can be found often within walking distance of The Tower of London and hotels a little further away from The Tower of London are ideal as a base for touring the entire area. Many The Tower of Londons hotels offer parking and a range of other facilities, including many The Tower of London hotels with leisure facilities, ensuite rooms, babysitting services and restaurants. There are many cheap and expensive hotels near The Tower of London and these are ideal for a relaxing retreat or an overnight stay before or after visiting The Tower of London. Booking in advance is advisable in many The Tower of London UK hotels as they are very popular due to their proximity to The Tower of London although some hotels near The Tower of London will have spaces if you're visiting during the quiet season. There are many hotels near The Tower of London and many of these can be booked directly through Bedsearcher.

How to get to the Tower of London

The Tower of London is located in the heart of London and is well signposted.

Opening Times

The Tower of London is open from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm and between 10am and 5pm on Sunday. Between November 1st and February 28th the Tower is only open between 9am and 4pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sundays. The Tower closes one hour after last admission and is closed from the 24th to the 26th of December and on New Year's Day.

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