In iOS 7 Apple has cleverly re­located Spot­light for easier and faster access.

To access Spot­light, simply employ a pull down gesture from an area outside of the dock, including the top row of app icons. This brings up the familiar Search iPhone text box, in which users can look for apps, files, email messages and more. A tap outside of the text box and keyboard area will revert back to a normal app page view.

Remember: The Notification Center is still accessed by a swipe from above the display. Contrary to Spotlight which is accessed by a swipe on the display.