Trafalgar Square is meant to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and is considered the true centre of London.

It is in Trafalgar Square that all the major demonstrations take place, it is the site of the main Christmas tree and the most exuberant New Year's Eve celebrations from across London.

The cheapest hotels in central London

The northern part of the square acts as a pedestrian zone and meeting point in front of the monumental National Gallery building.

Nelson's Column

The entire square is dedicated to the memory of the naval battle of Spanish Trafalgar, in which Britain was victorious in the last battle of the sailing ships against the Franco-Spanish fleet. This confirmed Britain's absolute naval supremacy over the world for more than a century.

The battle was led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, who, although he died during the fighting, became a British national hero to this day.

The square is therefore dominated by the granite Nelson Column, 56 metres high, from which the admiral's statue looks south-west towards his fleet at sea.

The column is surrounded by two fountains and four large bronze statues of lions defending the square. It is said that the metal used to make the statues came from the works of French ships.

Accommodation at Trafalgar

Although Trafalgar is really at the heart of historic London, you can find a relatively cheap hotel within a 5-minute walk, with prices well under 136 eur per night The Z Hotel Trafalgar.

If you're looking for more luxurious hotels, stay in a 5* hotel right on the square The Trafalgar St. James, Curio collection by Hilton.

How to get to Trafalgar?

Trafalgar Square is in the heart of London and within a 15-minute walk you can reach the Palace of Westminster or Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Piccadilly Circus.

Nearest tube station: