Where to stay in London — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
London is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the world's top destinations, a city where over 2,000 years of history sit alongside modern skyscrapers on the banks of the Thames. From the Big Ben clock tower and Buckingham Palace to world-class free museums like the British Museum, visitors get around easily on the Tube, which covers the whole city.
Why stay in London
World-class free museums
The British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, and Natural History Museum are all free to enter.
Royalty and palaces
Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and visit the Tower of London, home to the crown jewels.
West End theatre
See world-class plays and musicals in the liveliest theatre district in Europe.
Shopping of every kind
From Harrods and Oxford Street to the antique markets of Portobello and Camden.
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Local dishes to try in London
- 1🐟
Fish and chips
Crispy battered fish served with chips, England's national dish.
📍 Around town - 2🍳
English breakfast
A full breakfast with eggs, sausage, bacon, baked beans, and toast.
📍 Around town - 3🫖
Afternoon tea
Afternoon tea with scones and sandwiches in legendary luxury hotels.
📍 Mayfair - 4🍛
Indian curry
The Brick Lane area is known for its Indian and Bangladeshi curry houses.
📍 Brick Lane - 5🥧
Sunday roast
Roast meat served with Yorkshire pudding and vegetables in pubs on Sundays.
📍 Pubs around town
- 1🕰️
Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
London's iconic clock tower and the Houses of Parliament on the Thames.
📍 Westminster - 2🎡
London Eye
A giant observation wheel over 135 metres tall, with 360-degree city views.
📍 South Bank - 3🏰
Tower of London
A World Heritage fortress that holds the crown jewels and is home to the legendary ravens.
📍 Tower Hill - 4👑
Buckingham Palace
The royal residence, where you can watch the famous Changing of the Guard.
📍 St James's - 5🏛️
British Museum
A free museum with the Rosetta Stone and world-class Egyptian mummies.
📍 Bloomsbury - 6🌉
Tower Bridge
A Victorian-style bascule bridge, an icon of the city, with a glass walkway up top.
📍 On the Thames
Things to do in London
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3 London hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.4Luxury★ 9.3LuxuryThe Ritz London
#1 London legend · Heritage Louis XVI on Piccadilly
★ 9.3LuxuryThe Connaught
#4 private Mayfair · Connaught Bar #1 in the world
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The Savoy
#2 heritage 5-star on the Thames · near the West End
The Berkeley
#6 5-star Knightsbridge · retractable rooftop pool
The Standard London
#2 highest score in King's Cross · design hotel
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
#7 5-star Knightsbridge · next to Harrods and Hyde Park
Shangri-La The Shard
#8 5-star on The Shard · 360-degree London views
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🚆 Getting around London
The Tube
A network of 11 lines covering the whole city; tap on with an Oyster card or credit card.
Red double-decker buses
The red buses are an icon of the city, running across London 24 hours on many routes.
Elizabeth Line
A new line that quickly links Heathrow Airport to the city centre.
Walk the centre
In Westminster and the South Bank you can walk between the main sights, which sit close together.
Where to go next near London
EdinburghThe Scottish capital, with a castle on a volcanic crag and a World Heritage Old Town.
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BrightonA chic seaside town in southern England, with a pier, an Indian-style palace, and a bohemian atmosphere.
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CanterburyA medieval city in Kent with a World Heritage cathedral, the religious center of the Church of England.
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SalisburyA medieval cathedral city in Wiltshire, the starting point for visiting nearby Stonehenge.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in London
When is the best time to visit London?+
May to September is warmest with long daylight, ideal for sightseeing, but bring an umbrella as it can rain in any season.
Are London's museums really free?+
Yes. Most major national museums, such as the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate, and Natural History Museum, are free to enter.
How do I get from the airport into the city?+
From Heathrow, take the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express. From Gatwick, the Gatwick Express runs to Victoria station.
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