London, United Kingdom

Places to visit
Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest continually occupied castle in the world, dating back to the 1070s.  William I (a.k.a. the Conqueror) chose the location to help protect the city of London, roughly a day’s march to the east.  It was located adjacent to the Windsor Forest, a popular hunting ground.  Subsequent kings modified and expanded the palace.  Henry II rebuilt large portions with stone.  Edward IV commissioned the magnificent St. George’s Chapel in the 1470s. 


Prior to the English Civil War, when it was occupied and used ...

10 Downing Street
Barbican
BBC Broadcasting House
Brick Lane
British Library
British Museum
Buckingham Palace
Charles Dickens House and Museum
Churchill War Rooms
Clarence House
Covent Garden
Emirates Air Line
Fleet Street
Florence Nightingale Museum
Globe Theater
Grant Museum of Zoology
Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾
Harry Potter: Warner Brother's Studio Tour
HMS Belfast
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
Keats House
Kew Gardens
King’s Cross Station
Legoland
London Eye
London Zoo
Lord's - Home of Cricket
Madam Tussauds
Millennium Bridge
National Gallery
Natural History Museum London
O2 Arena
River Thames Boat Rides
Saint James's Park
Shard
Sherlock Holmes Museum
South Kensington Museums
St Paul's Cathedral
Tate Modern
The London Dungeon
The Royal Opera House
Tower Bridge
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
Victoria and Albert Museum
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament)
What to do with kids in tow
Whitechapel Road
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Hotels
Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel

Everything about the hotel speaks chic elegance. Each of the 100 rooms have stylish contemporary interiors- minimalist, yet classy. All the rooms are wifi enabled and have a satellite TV, an iron &a...

Avonmore Hotel

The Avonmore has been recently refurbished and is centrally situated within easy reach of the West End theatres and shops. Located in a serene neighbourhood, the hotel has won an award for the 'Best...

Claridge's

Claridges is a luxury hotel property located in Mayfair, close to the West End, Hyde Park, Bond Street, several art galleries and dozens of designer stores including Tiffany & Co, Christian Loub...

Edward Lear

Walk into this popular hotel, situated 1 block from Marble Arch, and be prepared to be greeted with the scent of fresh flowers that emanates from its lobby. The hotel occupies a pair of brick town hou...

Four Seasons Park Lane

 The Four Seasons in Park Lane is a chic and well-designed property located in the heart of Mayfair in London. Reviews say the hotel offers top-notch service with gorgeous rooms that cater to ‘rich ...

Hampstead Guest House

Hampstead is a beautiful three-story 1873 Victorian house, situated in one of London’s poshest residential areas. The guesthouse is a comfortable mix of antique handmade furniture and contemporary a...

Harlingford Hotel

This independent family run hotel is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury. It is made up of three 1820 town houses, joined together in around 1900 with an array of staircases and hallways.   The ho...

Hart House

Located in what is tantalizingly known as the ‘Secret’ Village of Marylebone, Hart House is an 18th century building situated off the famous Oxford Street. It was at one point occupied by the French n...

Ibis Hotel, Euston

This hotel, owned by a French chain of hotels offers true value for money along with excellent location. The hotel’s design is basic, with 380 bedrooms, an informal restaurant and bar, and a private...

Intercontinental Park Lane

Expect to bump into a lot of foreign diplomats while you stay at the Intercontinental Park Lane. The service is of a pretty high standard too, as a result. The views from some of the rooms are spect...

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Dubai-based Jumeirah Group has about 3 properties in London all of which are centrally located. The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is an 87-room boutique hotel located in Knightsbridge, walking distance fro...

London Hilton on Park Lane

Another centrally located 5 star property in the heart of Mayfair, the Hilton on Park Lane offers easy access to a plethora of London’s attractions including Hyde park, Buckingham Palace, West End t...

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

According to reviews, the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park has stellar service and spacious rooms. One former guest gushes about how the staff brought a complimentary birthday cake to her room, becaus...

Milestone Hotel Kensington

The Milestone is commonly cited as the best hotel in Great Britain.  The location is unbeatable – in the heart of the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it overlooks Kensington Palace and Hyde Park.  ...

One Aldwych

This award winning hotel was built in 1907 as the headquarters of the Morning Post Newspaper. There is an understated elegance here that is reflected in the beautiful Edwardian architecture. The h...

Pride of Paddington

It may be somewhat Spartan (no wi-fi as of this writing), but the Pride of Paddington is clean, has good service and a great location.  It is just down the street from Paddington Station, one of Londo...

The Connaught

The Connaught in London has won the Reader's Choice Award for the Best Hotel in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. It's a 5 star property located in Mayfair and reviews say the place has "excellent service"...

The Georgian Hotel

Central London, which is overflowing with high end hotels, lacks small, personally run places, but this hotel fills the gap. It lies near Sherlock Holmes's Baker Street and is within walking dista...

The Goring Hotel

The term “family-owned” usually conjures images of quaint restaurants and antique stores.  At the Goring Hotel, however, family-owned means impeccable service and five-star luxury.  They have been at ...

The Hempel Hotel

Named for renowned British designer Anouska Hempel, The Hempel is a luxury 5 star boutique hotel in West London. Each room is individually designed in a sophisticated and elegant, yet minimalist sty...

The Lanesborough

Situated a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, this grand hotel takes pride in treating their guests like royalty. After all these years the hotel still maintains its Regency character with ornate...

The Ritz London

This century old hotel has provided exceptional service to its rich and famous guests since 1906. The hotel is decorated in Louis XVI style, replete with rich textured fabric, imposing marble column...

The Savoy

The Savoy was built for the superstars. Every brick of this swish hotel oozes old world glamour. It is, appropriately, built on the site of the old Savoy Palace, and true to its name, has hosted numer...

The Zetter

Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Zetter was once a warehouse. Since its opening in 2004, the hotel has attracted visitors in search of stylish, contemporary and affordable accommodation. The...

Walrus Waterloo

This hostel is located just a couple blocks from Waterloo Station, as well as a number of metro stops.  It is just a five minute walk from the London Eye and Big Ben, and ten minutes from Westminster ...

Claridge's

Claridges is a luxury hotel property located in Mayfair, close to the West End, Hyde Park, Bond Street, several art galleries and dozens of designer stores including Tiffany & Co, Christian Loub...

Four Seasons Park Lane

 The Four Seasons in Park Lane is a chic and well-designed property located in the heart of Mayfair in London. Reviews say the hotel offers top-notch service with gorgeous rooms that cater to ‘rich ...

Intercontinental Park Lane

Expect to bump into a lot of foreign diplomats while you stay at the Intercontinental Park Lane. The service is of a pretty high standard too, as a result. The views from some of the rooms are spect...

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Dubai-based Jumeirah Group has about 3 properties in London all of which are centrally located. The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is an 87-room boutique hotel located in Knightsbridge, walking distance fro...

London Hilton on Park Lane

Another centrally located 5 star property in the heart of Mayfair, the Hilton on Park Lane offers easy access to a plethora of London’s attractions including Hyde park, Buckingham Palace, West End t...

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

According to reviews, the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park has stellar service and spacious rooms. One former guest gushes about how the staff brought a complimentary birthday cake to her room, becaus...

Milestone Hotel Kensington

The Milestone is commonly cited as the best hotel in Great Britain.  The location is unbeatable – in the heart of the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it overlooks Kensington Palace and Hyde Park.  ...

One Aldwych

This award winning hotel was built in 1907 as the headquarters of the Morning Post Newspaper. There is an understated elegance here that is reflected in the beautiful Edwardian architecture. The h...

The Connaught

The Connaught in London has won the Reader's Choice Award for the Best Hotel in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. It's a 5 star property located in Mayfair and reviews say the place has "excellent service"...

The Goring Hotel

The term “family-owned” usually conjures images of quaint restaurants and antique stores.  At the Goring Hotel, however, family-owned means impeccable service and five-star luxury.  They have been at ...

The Hempel Hotel

Named for renowned British designer Anouska Hempel, The Hempel is a luxury 5 star boutique hotel in West London. Each room is individually designed in a sophisticated and elegant, yet minimalist sty...

The Lanesborough

Situated a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, this grand hotel takes pride in treating their guests like royalty. After all these years the hotel still maintains its Regency character with ornate...

The Ritz London

This century old hotel has provided exceptional service to its rich and famous guests since 1906. The hotel is decorated in Louis XVI style, replete with rich textured fabric, imposing marble column...

The Savoy

The Savoy was built for the superstars. Every brick of this swish hotel oozes old world glamour. It is, appropriately, built on the site of the old Savoy Palace, and true to its name, has hosted numer...

Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel

Everything about the hotel speaks chic elegance. Each of the 100 rooms have stylish contemporary interiors- minimalist, yet classy. All the rooms are wifi enabled and have a satellite TV, an iron &a...

Harlingford Hotel

This independent family run hotel is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury. It is made up of three 1820 town houses, joined together in around 1900 with an array of staircases and hallways.   The ho...

Hart House

Located in what is tantalizingly known as the ‘Secret’ Village of Marylebone, Hart House is an 18th century building situated off the famous Oxford Street. It was at one point occupied by the French n...

The Zetter

Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Zetter was once a warehouse. Since its opening in 2004, the hotel has attracted visitors in search of stylish, contemporary and affordable accommodation. The...

Avonmore Hotel

The Avonmore has been recently refurbished and is centrally situated within easy reach of the West End theatres and shops. Located in a serene neighbourhood, the hotel has won an award for the 'Best...

Edward Lear

Walk into this popular hotel, situated 1 block from Marble Arch, and be prepared to be greeted with the scent of fresh flowers that emanates from its lobby. The hotel occupies a pair of brick town hou...

Hampstead Guest House

Hampstead is a beautiful three-story 1873 Victorian house, situated in one of London’s poshest residential areas. The guesthouse is a comfortable mix of antique handmade furniture and contemporary a...

Ibis Hotel, Euston

This hotel, owned by a French chain of hotels offers true value for money along with excellent location. The hotel’s design is basic, with 380 bedrooms, an informal restaurant and bar, and a private...

Pride of Paddington

It may be somewhat Spartan (no wi-fi as of this writing), but the Pride of Paddington is clean, has good service and a great location.  It is just down the street from Paddington Station, one of Londo...

The Georgian Hotel

Central London, which is overflowing with high end hotels, lacks small, personally run places, but this hotel fills the gap. It lies near Sherlock Holmes's Baker Street and is within walking dista...

Walrus Waterloo

This hostel is located just a couple blocks from Waterloo Station, as well as a number of metro stops.  It is just a five minute walk from the London Eye and Big Ben, and ten minutes from Westminster ...

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Restaurants
Al Waha Lebanese Cuisine

Al Waha Lebanese Cuisine is London's most popular Arabic restaurant, frequented by locals, foreigners and even a few celebrities too (Colin Firth describes it as 'his favourite.')   The resta...

Baltic

Because of its location, this swish trendy restaurant and bar attracts a large working crowd. The food is here is delectable and Polish! Prepare to be gastronomically pampered with authentic blini (cr...

Bumpkin

The restaurant’s tagline reads: For city folk who like a little country living. And that is exactly what this restaurant is all about- lots of food, no hassle, and no hang ups. Bumpkin is for the man ...

Crazy Homies

The place is tiny but do not be fooled!! The food is top class and the bohemian ambiance is colourful and oh so trendy! Expect nothing but authentic Mexican food- hot, spicy, crisp and of course, deli...

Duke of York

This quirky eccentric pub in Bloomsbury is a vibrant, laid back place, ideal to spend an evening with friends. The price is not over the top, and unlike most pubs in London, it doesn’t get very crowde...

Golden Dragon

Decked in red and gold, Golden Dragon is unarguably Chinatown’s best restaurant. Noisy, bustling but absolutely lively, the atmosphere here is just as good as the food.   Their dim sum selectio...

Gordon Ramsay

This three Michelin star London restaurant is where you should head if you want to see the legendary Gordon Ramsay in action. The recently renovated restaurant’s interiors are minimalist, but you sh...

Gourmet Burger Kitchen

Tasty burgers, fresh ingredients, friendly service and reasonable prices- too good to believe but absolutely true! You will find all this and much more at Gourmet Burger Kitchen. The chain has nine ou...

Kazan

 Kazan specializes in Turkish food.  You’ll definitely want to try the lamb and the baklava, both of which might be the best in London.  You can’t go wrong with anything from the grill....

La Trompette

Don’t be fooled by La Trompette’s quiet, secluded location. The restaurant is hugely popular and easily one of London’s favourite French restaurant. Kudos to Chef James Bennington for creating a menu ...

Le Gavroche

Since its opening more than four decades ago, this authentic French restaurant has been setting benchmarks in British culinary circles. The restaurant has two Michelin stars to its credit and is curre...

Lindsay House

With a Michelin star to its credit, you know you can expect only the best from the moment you step in. The restaurant is located in a charming 1740’s building with carpeted stairs and elegant rooms- d...

Locanda Locatelli

The brainchild of celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli, this fantabulous Michelin starred restaurant is where you should head if delectable Italian cuisine is what you seek. The place has a very chic, ver...

Mash

Mash is an innovative combine of restaurant, bar, micro-brewery and deli. Housed in a cheerful, bright open area, Mash is centrally located, just off Oxford Street. The micro-brewery serves an assortm...

Nobu

If you’re looking for Japanese food with a twist, look no further. This top class restaurant has been dishing out Japanese food with a sprinkle of South American flavour to the rich and famous for qui...

Rock and Sole Place

Nothing beats sitting upstairs at Rock and Sole Plaice near the fryers and munching on a delicious platter of fish and chips! Or if the weather is bright and sunny, which is rare, a nice bottle of win...

The Electric Brasserie

This café-restaurant opened in 2002 as a part of the refurbishment of the famous Electric Cinema. Chic furniture and a trendy clientele make this place a must visit. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, dinn...

The Ivy

Be prepared to book at least six weeks in advance if you are to have any hope of finding a table at this ridiculously fashionable restaurant. Dark wooden panelling, stained glass windows and a relaxed...

Veeraswamy

Since 1926 this restaurant has been cooking up gastronomic Indian treats for lovers of everything spicy and everything Indian. Veeraswamy is London’s oldest Indian restaurant and recently underwent a ...

Gordon Ramsay

This three Michelin star London restaurant is where you should head if you want to see the legendary Gordon Ramsay in action. The recently renovated restaurant’s interiors are minimalist, but you sh...

Le Gavroche

Since its opening more than four decades ago, this authentic French restaurant has been setting benchmarks in British culinary circles. The restaurant has two Michelin stars to its credit and is curre...

Lindsay House

With a Michelin star to its credit, you know you can expect only the best from the moment you step in. The restaurant is located in a charming 1740’s building with carpeted stairs and elegant rooms- d...

Locanda Locatelli

The brainchild of celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli, this fantabulous Michelin starred restaurant is where you should head if delectable Italian cuisine is what you seek. The place has a very chic, ver...

Nobu

If you’re looking for Japanese food with a twist, look no further. This top class restaurant has been dishing out Japanese food with a sprinkle of South American flavour to the rich and famous for qui...

The Ivy

Be prepared to book at least six weeks in advance if you are to have any hope of finding a table at this ridiculously fashionable restaurant. Dark wooden panelling, stained glass windows and a relaxed...

Al Waha Lebanese Cuisine

Al Waha Lebanese Cuisine is London's most popular Arabic restaurant, frequented by locals, foreigners and even a few celebrities too (Colin Firth describes it as 'his favourite.')   The resta...

Baltic

Because of its location, this swish trendy restaurant and bar attracts a large working crowd. The food is here is delectable and Polish! Prepare to be gastronomically pampered with authentic blini (cr...

Bumpkin

The restaurant’s tagline reads: For city folk who like a little country living. And that is exactly what this restaurant is all about- lots of food, no hassle, and no hang ups. Bumpkin is for the man ...

Kazan

 Kazan specializes in Turkish food.  You’ll definitely want to try the lamb and the baklava, both of which might be the best in London.  You can’t go wrong with anything from the grill....

La Trompette

Don’t be fooled by La Trompette’s quiet, secluded location. The restaurant is hugely popular and easily one of London’s favourite French restaurant. Kudos to Chef James Bennington for creating a menu ...

Mash

Mash is an innovative combine of restaurant, bar, micro-brewery and deli. Housed in a cheerful, bright open area, Mash is centrally located, just off Oxford Street. The micro-brewery serves an assortm...

The Electric Brasserie

This café-restaurant opened in 2002 as a part of the refurbishment of the famous Electric Cinema. Chic furniture and a trendy clientele make this place a must visit. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, dinn...

Veeraswamy

Since 1926 this restaurant has been cooking up gastronomic Indian treats for lovers of everything spicy and everything Indian. Veeraswamy is London’s oldest Indian restaurant and recently underwent a ...

Crazy Homies

The place is tiny but do not be fooled!! The food is top class and the bohemian ambiance is colourful and oh so trendy! Expect nothing but authentic Mexican food- hot, spicy, crisp and of course, deli...

Duke of York

This quirky eccentric pub in Bloomsbury is a vibrant, laid back place, ideal to spend an evening with friends. The price is not over the top, and unlike most pubs in London, it doesn’t get very crowde...

Golden Dragon

Decked in red and gold, Golden Dragon is unarguably Chinatown’s best restaurant. Noisy, bustling but absolutely lively, the atmosphere here is just as good as the food.   Their dim sum selectio...

Gourmet Burger Kitchen

Tasty burgers, fresh ingredients, friendly service and reasonable prices- too good to believe but absolutely true! You will find all this and much more at Gourmet Burger Kitchen. The chain has nine ou...

Rock and Sole Place

Nothing beats sitting upstairs at Rock and Sole Plaice near the fryers and munching on a delicious platter of fish and chips! Or if the weather is bright and sunny, which is rare, a nice bottle of win...

Abu Zaad Edgware Road

Abu Zaad at Edgeware Road is considered to be better than the Shepherds Bush branch. Although the restaurant is small and usually busy, it is a great place to have good Syrian food. Like the Shep...

Abu Zaad Shepherds Bush

Abu Zaad offers a rare chance to sample Syrian food in London. Decorated with pictures of Damascus – which some may find a little too gaudy - the restaurant is known for its high quality, authentic ...

Al Arez Edgware Road

Al Arez is a traditional Lebanese restaurant based in London. It specializes in charcoal grilled kebabs. It is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. They do not serve alcohol. 1...

Al Arez Knightsbridge

Al Arez is one of the better traditional Lebanese restaurants in London. It specializes in charcoal grilled kebabs and chicken. It is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. It has a n...

Aziziye Restaurant

Aziziye Restaurant is one of the best Turkish restaurants in North London. They have a wide variety of Turkish delicacies ranging from Turkish pizzas to fire grilled kebabs. Located below Azizi...

Beirut Express

One of the best Lebanese fast food restaurants in London.  Located on Edgware Road, it caters to both locals and tourists.  Unlike other shawarma joints in London, Beirut Express seats 30 guests but...

Bosphorus Kebabs

A small cafe style kebab shop which is best for takeaways. The "gyro" or doner kebabs that they serve are stated to be authentic Turkish kebabs. The shop has very limited seating available and is g...

Cafe Zeynah Oxford Street

In the middle of London's busiest shopping street, across from Debenhams on Oxford Street, is a small kiosk which sells halal food. Cafe Zeynah has no seating arrangements. It is a place where you s...

Chicken Cottage - Waterloo Station

If you are looking for the best fried chicken fast-food restaurant, this is where you will want to go! Chicken Cottage serves fried chicken, hot wings, grilled peri peri chicken, burgers and wrap...

Chicken Valley & Masala Restaurant

This is a fast food restaurant that serves fried chicken as well as flame grilled chicken, pizzas and lamb burgers. Located near the intersection of Edgware Road and Marylebone Road, close to the Ed...

Gulshan Tandoori

This restaurant has been "recommended unreservedly" by Time Out London, as one of the best Tandoori restaurants in London. It serves Bangladeshi and Indian-Pakistani cuisine. Established in 1982, th...

Halal Restaurant - Edgware Road

With an unassuming name and three branches, two on Edgware Road and one in Queensway, this is a restaurant that caters to the Arab tourist. Its menu lists everything from fattoush to falafel and fro...

Halal Restaurant - Marble Arch

With an unassuming name and three branches, two on Edgware Road and one in Queensway, this is a restaurant that caters to the Arab tourist. Its menu lists everything from fattoush to falafel and fro...

Halal Restaurant - Queensway

With an unassuming name and three branches, two on Edgware Road and one in Queensway, this is a restaurant that caters to the Arab tourist. Its menu lists everything from fattoush to falafel and fro...

Khan's Restaurant

Khan's is one of Europe's largest and most popular Indian restaurants. Established in 1977, it has been around for over 35 years and is still run by the same family. It isn’t a fancy place if you ar...

Lahore Grill

Lahore Grill is a take away and delivery only restaurant. Order delicious Pakistani takeaway food from Lahore Grill. Ideal for those staying in the Edgware Road area. Their combos are usually very e...

Maroush Express

Maroush has a chain of Lebanese restaurants several of them in the Edgware Road area. The most popular among them is Maroush Express. Although It has seating for 50 people, it is usually busy with l...

Patogh

Patogh is an Iranian kebab joint which specialises in skewered and grilled meat and chicken. They also have a trademark "big special bread" which is a large flat "roti" with sesame and poppy seeds s...

Raavi Kebab Halaal Tandoori

This is a place where you come for grilled kebabs and "nihari." It is small and busy but the piping hot naans and the delicious meat is worth the visit. Raavi Kebab Halaal Tandoori Cuisine: Pakis...

Selfridges Kitchen: Masala Zone

Anyone visiting London has to visit Oxford Street and one of the poshy stores on Oxford Street is Selfridges. It has been there since 1909 and caters to tourists from all over the world. In keeping ...

Shezan

Shezan is conveniently located in the Knightsbridge area. It is less than a 5 minutes walk from Harrods and is ideal for those who like to splurge. Besides an ala carte menu with price ranges from £...

Wrap it up!

Wrap it up! is a Subway style fast food chain with about a dozen branches across London. Freshly made wraps with an international variety of ingredients. You can have a wrap of your choice - Indian ...

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