How safe is staying a couple of minutes from Victoria Station?

My Anh N · 11-30-2007, 08:43 PM

We will be staying at the Grapevine Hotel.

Polo · 11-30-2007, 09:19 PM

It's a reasonably safe area of London, but because of the large amount of visitors that pass through, there's obviously quite a few pickpockets around..... so always make sure your personal belongings are safe.

Dragoner · 11-30-2007, 10:38 PM

The area around Victoria Station includes such as Buckingham Palace, Pimlico, and is generally considered a very safe area.

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You will be within easy walking distance to Buckingham Palace - well worth a visit. If you then walk in an easterly direction along the Mall, you'll come to Admiralty Arch, beyond which the fabulous sight of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery in the northern sector and Canada House to the West, with South Africa House on your right.

Trafalgar Square is the gateway to London's Theatreland. Walk up passing St.Martin in the Fields Church to your right and you will see the memorial statue of Edith Cavel, the English nurse shot as a spy by the Germans in WW-One.

Keep going, passing the National Portrait Gallery on your left and on past the statue of Henry Iving the Victorian Shakespearan actor. Take the next left and walk into Leicester Square. Shakespeare's statue in the middle somewhere and lots of prints in the pavement [sidewalk]. This is the star-studded centre of London and Theatreland with the most famous movie house [cinema] in the world, the Leicester Square ODEON.

ENJOY...you'll have a great time.

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Borderline · 11-30-2007, 11:16 PM

Safe as anywhere in London..Your only 10 mins from Eaton square,...So id say your safer than most places in London..Still always be aware of the tricks some people will try..

kirrii · 12-01-2007, 12:17 AM

Should be reasonable safe. Don't leave anything valuable in your hotel room as thefts do happen. "Trip advisor" is a great site to check out hotel reviews and areas.

EarthCalling · 12-01-2007, 01:05 AM

Obviously the hotel is ok and so is Victoria Station. Better run between the two though.

T K · 12-01-2007, 02:07 AM

Crime happens all over london. So long as you are sensible, you should be fine, do not travel alone late at night, if you must take a black cab right to the door step.
Beware of pick pocketers who target tourists, keep belongings in a zipped up bag.

Hope your trip is a safe and enjoyable one

11-30-2007, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
My Anh N Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	How safe is staying a couple of minutes from Victoria Station? We will be staying at the Grapevine Hotel.

11-30-2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Polo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	It's a reasonably safe area of London, but because of the large amount of visitors that pass through, there's obviously quite a few pickpockets around..... so always make sure your personal belongings are safe.

11-30-2007, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dragoner Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	The area around Victoria Station includes such as Buckingham Palace, Pimlico, and is generally considered a very safe area. Welcome to Grapevine Hotel, London Victoria Grapevine Hotel - a private B&B offering quality accommodation for budget prices ... Copyright © Grapevine Hotel, London Victoria 2007 ... http://www.grapevinehotel.com LondonTown.com \| Victoria Embankment Guide \| Victoria Embankment London, , England, UK \| London Streets by Street Victoria Embankment London Street Guide, A comprehensive look at Victoria Embankment, its nearby events, hotels, shop, restaurants and transport links. ... http://www.londontown.com/LondonStre...kment_755.html You will be within easy walking distance to Buckingham Palace - well worth a visit. If you then walk in an easterly direction along the Mall, you'll come to Admiralty Arch, beyond which the fabulous sight of Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery in the northern sector and Canada House to the West, with South Africa House on your right. Trafalgar Square is the gateway to London's Theatreland. Walk up passing St.Martin in the Fields Church to your right and you will see the memorial statue of Edith Cavel, the English nurse shot as a spy by the Germans in WW-One. Keep going, passing the National Portrait Gallery on your left and on past the statue of Henry Iving the Victorian Shakespearan actor. Take the next left and walk into Leicester Square. Shakespeare's statue in the middle somewhere and lots of prints in the pavement [sidewalk]. This is the star-studded centre of London and Theatreland with the most famous movie house [cinema] in the world, the Leicester Square ODEON. ENJOY...you'll have a great time. The Royal Collection - The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace You are here: Home > Visiting > Individual Visits > The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace ... more about the history of Buckingham Palace and how it is used ... http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/de...=article&ID=30 You will love London, something new at every turn and history all around. Never a dull moment with lots to see and do.

11-30-2007, 11:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Borderline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Safe as anywhere in London..Your only 10 mins from Eaton square,...So id say your safer than most places in London..Still always be aware of the tricks some people will try..

12-01-2007, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
kirrii Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Should be reasonable safe. Don't leave anything valuable in your hotel room as thefts do happen. "Trip advisor" is a great site to check out hotel reviews and areas.

12-01-2007, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
EarthCalling Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1	Obviously the hotel is ok and so is Victoria Station. Better run between the two though.

12-01-2007, 02:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
T K Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Crime happens all over london. So long as you are sensible, you should be fine, do not travel alone late at night, if you must take a black cab right to the door step. Beware of pick pocketers who target tourists, keep belongings in a zipped up bag. Hope your trip is a safe and enjoyable one