Hampstead
Things to do in Hampstead, Greater London
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Hampstead's reputation rests on its restaurants and pubs. The Spaniards Inn leads the way with a rating of 4.5 from around 7,200 reviews, while The Freemasons Arms, The Garden Gate, The Old Bull & Bush and The Holly Bush all score solidly in the 4.3–4.4 range with thousands of reviews each. La Crêperie de Hampstead offers French food and pulls similar numbers. This is a neighbourhood where eating out is the draw, and where established venues have built real followings. The sheer density of places to eat—dozens of restaurants beyond those with the strongest reputations—means finding somewhere to suit an appetite is rarely difficult.
The Britannia Hampstead Hotel provides accommodation in the area, though its rating of 2.7 from around 1,140 reviews suggests it divides opinion. For many, Hampstead functions as a neighbourhood to visit for a meal and a walk rather than as a base to stay in overnight—though the option to do so remains.
Where to stay in Hampstead(1)
All hotels in Hampstead →Kings Boutique Hotel
77 Hampstead High Street, London
Oak & Poppy
48 Rosslyn Hill, London
La Gaffe
107-111 Heath Street, London
The Langorf Hotel
20 Frognal, London
Quality Hotel Hampstead
5 Frognal, London
Holiday Inn Express London Swiss Cottage
152-156 Finchley Road, London
Premier Inn London Hampstead
215 Haverstock Hill, London
Avoca House Hotel
46 Belsize Park, London
Things to Do in Hampstead(1)
All attractions in Hampstead →Where to Eat in Hampstead(45)
All restaurants in Hampstead →About eating out in Hampstead
Parliament Hill Lido, rated 4.4 from over 1,100 reviews, anchors the outdoor activity side. It sits at the heart of what Hampstead offers visitors looking for something beyond food and drink. The pubs themselves serve as much as social centres as drinking holes; several have the kind of review counts that suggest they draw locals and visitors alike as meeting places.
Attractions Near Hampstead
All attractions in Hampstead →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Hampstead.
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Burgh House
London · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Freud Museum London
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Vue Finchley Road, O2 Centre
Finchley · ⭐ 3.9
1 mi
Hampstead Heath London
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Art4Fun
London · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
ODEON Swiss Cottage Luxe
London · ⭐ 4.4
1 mi
Golders Hill Park
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
London · ⭐ 3.9
Camping in Hampstead
All campsites in Hampstead →
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Home Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Aldenham Country Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £22/night
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Hampstead
All cottages in Hampstead →Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
The Villa Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 14 · from £11,180
The Radlett Mansion
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £12,062
Common questions about Hampstead
Where can I stay in Hampstead?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Hampstead.
What is there to do in Hampstead?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Hampstead.
Where can I eat in Hampstead?
We list 45 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Hampstead.
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