Mayfair
0.9 miles from city centre
The glamorous residents of Mayfair have money to burn. Come and ogle at their sprawling mansions, exclusive shops, auction houses and rarefied art galleries. If a bespoke suit from Savile Row doesn't tempt you, survey the fine Victorian architecture around the garden squares or the intricate design of the Royal Arcade.
Places to stay from £44 per night
Kensington
2.8 miles from city centre
Kensington is a mix of residential and commercial areas that ooze class. Stretching from Old Brompton Road to Kensington High Street, you’ll find bistros, cafés and boutiques galore. Stop to admire Kensington Palace, or visit the nearby Victoria and Albert and Natural History Museums. The streets around Holland Park are perfect for walking.
Places to stay from £18 per night
Covent Garden
0.4 miles from city centre
The ornamental pineapples adorning the market’s lamps are a reminder of the fruit and vegetable stalls that once occupied Covent Garden, an important centre for London’s vibrant creative arts scene. See the 17th-century St Paul’s Church or explore the boutiques that line the alleys. Parisian-style cafés with terraces adorn the street corners.
Places to stay from £45 per night
Westminster Borough
1 miles from city centre
Westminster, home to some of London's best-known landmarks and the seat of government. Slip through the shadows of history at The Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square with the bells of Big Ben marking the passage of time. Stroll past Whitehall to Downing Street (the Prime Minister's official home and office) and on to Buckingham Palace.
Places to stay from £11 per night
St James
0.1 miles from city centre
St James's is a sophisticated neighbourhood filled with mature parks, galleries and high-end restaurants. Edged by Buckingham Palace, Green Park, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus, St James's plays host to a range of cultural and artistic events throughout the year including London Fashion Week. Head to Jermyn Street for luxury shopping.
Places to stay from £50 per night
Marylebone
1.6 miles from city centre
Lined with beautiful Victorian terraces, the traditional streets of Marylebone contain acres of parks and garden. Amateur sleuths shouldn’t miss Sherlock Holmes’ legendary residence at 221b Baker Street. You’ll spot the beautiful, circular All Souls Church with its striking conical tower. From here, wander towards Bond Street’s upmarket shops.
Places to stay from £23 per night
Knightsbridge
1.7 miles from city centre
Knightsbridge is a honeypot for wealthy shoppers - and the postcode of choice for the even wealthier. Harrods is the centrepiece, a unique department store with five acres of shopping. The nearby Harvey Nichols food court is legendary for its gourmet delights. The park behind The Brompton Oratory provides an oasis among the stucco-fronted edifices.
Places to stay from £109 per night
Belgravia
1.4 miles from city centre
This is one of the world's most elegant - and wealthy - residential neighbourhoods. Belgravia’s palatial Georgian-style houses are peppered with delightful garden squares, including Belgrave Square and Eaton Square. Elizabeth Street holds a number of quirky delights, like stationers, luxury chocolatiers, bakeries and antique shops.
Places to stay from £19 per night
London's inherent uniqueness and mix of cultures have made it one of the most visited cities in the world. Its diverse bundle of boroughs are often like mini cities in their own right, with each one offering something different to the last.
London's iconic skyline is an eclectic combination of instantly recognisable landmarks, from the historic Tower of London to the ultra-modern skyscrapers of The Shard and 20 Fenchurch (better known as 'The Walkie-Talkie'). A walk through the ‘Square Mile’ immerses you in the original Roman settlement, with parts of the ancient defensive wall still visible. You'll also find some of the London's cosiest (and oldest) pubs around there, such as Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, a former haunt of Charles Dickens and Mark Twain.
For lovers of the arts, look no further than the world-class theatres of London's West End and the live music venues of Camden, Soho and Shoreditch. You'll also find endless galleries and museums dotted around, such as the free-to-visit British Museum, Natural History Museum and the National Gallery.
Amongst all the impressive architecture and endless points of interest, it's easy to forget how green London is. 47% of the city is made up of public green space, including 3,000 parks. The most popular spots include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park, but it's worth venturing out to places like Richmond where you can walk amongst roaming wild deer.
London is served by several major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Stansted, Luton and Southend. Travel is made easy by the extensive public transport links, as well as private coach services.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | GBP |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | £166 per night |
| Average weekday price | £164 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
The Shard
1.8 miles from city centre
Wembley Stadium
7.3 miles from city centre
O2 Arena
5.7 miles from city centre
Tower Bridge
2.2 miles from city centre
Oxford Street
0.9 miles from city centre
London Eye
0.4 miles from city centre
London Bridge
1.7 miles from city centre
Royal Albert Hall
2.2 miles from city centre
Piccadilly Circus
0.4 miles from city centre
Emirates Stadium
3.4 miles from city centre
It's a big fast paced city so if you are not used to...
4 May 2024
It's a big fast paced city so if you are not used to that it can be a bit wearing. The historical attractions are it's draw but they are sadly being enveloped by large ugly sky scrapers. City views from high up are uninspiring. Still, we enjoyed our stay, our Thames cruise, touring the Tower, Tower Bridge, St. Paul's, Westminster, Kew Gardens and finding the oldest pubs in London.
Unless you live here, you will never have enough time for...
4 May 2024
Unless you live here, you will never have enough time for London! There's so much to experience. Go to Leicester Square for atmosphere, the Lego Shop and statues, but buy your souvenirs elsewhere, they're tack and over-priced in this area. For souvenirs just go in local shops, most have a range of items and they're better priced then the major tourist areas. Eat in Soho/China Town near the West End, great food for reasonable prices. For a cheap experience, walk the Thames, its so lovely, plenty of history and coffee shops along the way.
Rich in history and culture.
3 May 2024
Rich in history and culture. Amaxzing public transport system. Tower Bridge area my favourite area. Loved the food at Borough market. Tub of Strawberries and chocolate the best!! Loved the Kensington area as well. Too much to see and do.
Very easy to get around and the people are very friendly and...
3 May 2024
Very easy to get around and the people are very friendly and helpful. I thought London was very clean and has just about everything you need in every neighborhood you are in. I would pick a more updated hotel next time.
Too much to do and see.
3 May 2024
Too much to do and see. I only ended up doing things on Central London, I had a list of restaurants and food street to visit, a list of museums, but there is so much to do that things just kept popping up and getting later on the list. As someone living in Lisbon I really needed the air of a big city, the British are very polite, so it is great.
The people were very friendly and provided directions...
2 May 2024
The people were very friendly and provided directions without hesitation. I used the train everyday and it was quite easy to get to where you want to go! I was a solo traveler and from Earl's Court I was able to take the train to Windsor castle without delay.
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