Croydon
Things to do in Croydon, Cambridgeshire
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Croydon's places to stay tell you a lot about what the town is for. This is not a destination of boutique hideaways, it is a working South London hub with hotels built for practical, comfortable stays: the Hampton by Hilton and Holiday Inn Express sit alongside more characterful options like Cedars House Hotel and the Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting, which does double duty as an events venue. The Flexistay Tulsi Aparthotel gives you the option of a self-contained flat instead of a standard room, useful if you are here for more than a night or two.
Altogether, Croydon works best as a base you use rather than a place you simply sightsee. Its hotels and aparthotels are set up for convenience, its attractions for active days and evenings out, and its restaurants for whatever mood takes you, which makes it a straightforward, well-equipped place to stay in South London.
Where to stay in Croydon(16)
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If you would rather have a base with more space and your own kitchen, The Coppice and Twin Pines offer self-catering cottages, a quieter alternative to the hotel row. Between the two types of accommodation, Croydon covers most bases, whether you are passing through for business, visiting for a weekend, or settling in for a longer stretch.
Cedars House Hotel
29 Campbell Road, Croydon
Clock House Hotel - London Croydon
47 Brigstock Road, Croydon
Flexistay Tulsi Aparthotel
256 High Street, Croydon
Grand Sapphire Hotel & Banqueting
45 Imperial Way, Croydon
Hallmark Hotel Croydon Aerodrome
680 Purley Way, Croydon
Hampton by Hilton London Croydon
30 Dingwall Road, Croydon
Holiday Inn Express London Croydon
1 Priddys Yard, Croydon
Kirkdale Hotel
22 St Peters Road, Croydon
Things to Do in Croydon(8)
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The town itself is geared towards doing rather than sightseeing. CroyWall Climbing Centre and Oxygen Activeplay Croydon are built for active days out, Kidspace Croydon is aimed squarely at families, and Tenpin Croydon and the two Vue cinemas (Purley Way and Grant's) fill out an evening easily. Exciting Escapes Croydon adds a puzzle-room option for groups, and Waddon Leisure Centre rounds out the sportier side of things.
Where to Eat in Croydon(238)
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Eating out is where Croydon really shows its range, with 250 restaurants covering everything from quick bites to sit-down meals. Nando's and Mr Pretzels sit near Nour BBQ Hut and Oodles, while Mother Hubbard's and Munchies Kitchen Croydon offer more homely options. There is enough variety here that you could eat somewhere different every night of a stay and not repeat yourself.
Attractions Near Croydon
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3 mi
Crystal Palace Farm London
London · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Canons Leisure Centre
Mitcham · ⭐ 3.9
3 mi
Streatham Common
London · ⭐ 4.5
3 mi
Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs
Bromley · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
London · ⭐ 4.0
4 mi
TeamSport Indoor Karting Mitcham
Mitcham · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
The Spa at Beckenham
Beckenham · ⭐ 3.6
4 mi
David Weir Leisure Centre
Carshalton · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Croydon
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Alderstead Heath Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.4 · from £36/night
Knockholt Retreat
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site
⭐ 4.2 · from £22/night
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Apps Court
⭐ 4.2
Self-Catering Cottages in Croydon(2)
All cottages in Croydon →The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Twin Pines
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £591
Rose Escapes - Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
LoveKush
5 bed · sleeps 9 · from £1,772
Farthing
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Flat @ The Farm
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £961
Common questions about Croydon
How many holiday cottages are there in Croydon?
We list 2 self-catering cottages in and around Croydon.
Can I take a dog to a holiday cottage in Croydon?
Yes — 1 of the 2 Croydon cottages we list allow pets.
Where can I stay in Croydon?
We list 16 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Croydon.
What is there to do in Croydon?
We list 8 attractions and things to do in and around Croydon.
Where can I eat in Croydon?
We list 238 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Croydon.
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