Not in the same league as Kings Cross but it has it's charms.

When, see voting
Meet Paddington Station
Distance, about 1.7 miles.
Paddington basin is a newish development, alongside the waterfront, a juncture of the regents canal, with a mix of old and new buildings. Little Venice has its charms, the variety of narrow boats along Maida avenue are worth seeing as is rembrandt gardens for a short stop.
At the end you can take Bakerloo line from Warwick Avenue or Paddington back to Waterloo or greater choice from Paddington