Downing Street is located in the heart of Westminster just south of Trafalgar Square along Whitehall. At the soutthern end of Downing Street is Parliament Square with Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament. This area is the center of goverment and is mainly offices. Downing Street is best known as the home of the British Prime Minister who resides at #10 and the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is at #11. For obvious reasons, Downing Street is a "no go area" and is heavily guarded day and night, however you can look though the iron railings and also have your photograph taken next to one of the guards.
Hotels near to Downing Street include the Royal Horseguards Hotel and the
Citadines Trafalgar Square Apartments.
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