The political centre of the United Kingdom, it is one of the most powerful places in the world and holds many of London's most iconic landmarks, rendering Westminster hotels the perfect tourist base.
The area is saturated with iconic London landmarks, none more so than the imposing Houses of Parliament, where the UK government meets to make the most important decisions in the land.
The building is topped by Big Ben, although depending on who you listen to 'Big Ben' should actually refer to the bell inside the clock, with the tower itself called 'St Stephen's Tower'. Despite its worldwide fame, Big Ben is not open to foreign tourists, and British visitors have to officially request a visit through their Member of Parliament.
Elsewhere, Westminster Abbey is well known as the wedding venue of choice for the British Royal family, most recently hosting the nuptials of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in April 2011.
Westminster is also home to Downing Street, where the Prime Minister officially resides, and Whitehall, where the Cenotaph war memorial stands.