Home to one of London's principle rail stations, Waterloo was the original choice for the home of the Eurostar service to Northern Europe, before it was moved to St Pancras International in 2007.
The station remains the second busiest (after Gare du Nord in Paris) in Europe, with more platforms than any other London station. It serves south-western destinations such as Basingstoke, Windsor and Portsmouth Harbour.
It is of course associated with the famous Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where first Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley helped oversee the defeat of French emperor Napoleon.
Despite the bustling interior of the station, the area immediately surrounding it is actually a rather calm and pleasant place to visit, or even stay in one of the Waterloo hotels available.
The iconic London Eye is found in the Waterloo area, and affords stunning views over the city if you feel like braving the queue.