Trafalgar Square houses some of the capital's best-loved attractions. It has also traditionally functioned as a gathering place for celebrations, festivals, special events, vigils and protests. Although the famous pigeons have all but deserted the square since it became an offence to feed them, there is still plenty to see. The Grade I-listed Nelson's Column - a column and statue commemorating Admiral Nelson's victory in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar - rises proudly after a recent refurbishment, surrounded by fountains and guarded, as ever, by four enormous bronze lions. Each corner of the square has a plinth, with three holding bronze statues. The fourth plinth was empty until 2005 when it was launched as a showcase for a succession of modern art works. Some of the world's greatest paintings are on show at the Grade I-listed National Gallery, occupying one side of the square, and the National Portrait Gallery in St Martin's Place. Another of the square's landmark buildings is St Martin-in-the-Fields church, dating back to 1726. Trafalgar Square gives access to Strand, Charing Cross Road, Whitehall and The Mall - the ceremonial route to Buckingham Palace and the location of the ICA, a leading centre for art and culture.
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Places to Stay near Trafalgar Square
Northumberland House (0.06 miles)
Located in the heart of London just off the south side of Trafalgar Square. Northumberland House is a magnificent Grade II listed building, and is a short step away from the main strip of West ... More | visit website
The Clermont (0.08 miles)
This hotel is officially London's most central. After its multi-million pound refurbishment, every modern convenience is set against magnificent Victorian. Thistle Charing Cross is a protected historic building, convenient for both the business and leisure traveller. ... More | visit website
Citadines Apartments Trafalgar Square (0.10 miles)
A splendid classic building, very close to the Thames and Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column. Your apart'hotel contains 187 fully equipped, air conditioned flats. Citadine Trafalgar Square is just one tube stop away from ... More | visit website
St Martins Lane (0.17 miles)
Thistle Royal Horseguards (0.21 miles)
This landmark hotel takes centre stage in an area of London renowned for its glorious pageantry. Located in a quiet area of Whitehall, on the banks of the River Thames, opposite ... More
Haymarket Hotel (0.21 miles)
Sofitel St James (0.22 miles)
Sofitel St James is a sumptuous luxury hotel in the heart of London, located between Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. The Hotel is a short tube ride from Waterloo Station (Eurostar) and walking ... More | visit website
Savoy (0.25 miles)
Thistle Piccadilly (0.26 miles)
Ideally located between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the Thistle Piccadilly hotel is an excellent base for exploring London's West End theatres and bars, Covent Garden, Oxford Street and Regent Street.
This traditional Victorian hotel features ... More | visit website
Strand Palace Hotel (0.33 miles)
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