The Baker Street area in central London came to fame by the famous detective Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He had his residence at house number 221b Baker Street, where he uncovered murder mysteries with his trusted friend Watson.
Outside Baker Street station you will find a statue of Sherlock Holmes looking for clues to solve a mystery and in close proximity there is a also small museum dedicated to the detective and his creator. This is also the place where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle actually lived.
Located close to Baker Street is the world famous Madame Tussauds waxworks museum, where you will find kings and queens from a bygone era, politicians and sporting stars and famous persons from past and present cast in wax. Shake hands with the Queen and the Royal family, meet David Beckham personally or even give Marilyn Monroe or Robbie Williams a kiss on the cheek! The museum also contains the famous chamber of horrors detailing torture techniques in medieval London.
See how London has changed over the last 400 years. Madame Tussauds offers the ideal opportunity to do so. Next to Madame Tussauds, you will find the London Planetarium which provides all the information you need to know about the planets in our solar system. You will be able to watch the universe explode with stunning colours and vibrant images and here will also be able to experience the Digester 3.
If you're feeling hungry and/or thirsty after your visit to the museum, the Globe pub on the south side of the Euston Road offers the ideal opportunity for a spot of typical British fayre.
Below please find the hotels we can offer you in the Baker street area.