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London's that glorious, grimy beast where medieval pubs rub shoulders with skyscrapers, and every cobbled side street's got a story. Skip the basic tourist traps (yes, the Eye's overrated) and hunt proper gems instead: basement jazz clubs in Soho, curry joints that'll melt your face off in Brick Lane, or that one perfect pint pulled in a creaky Victorian boozer.
Food's our best-kept secret—forget "British cuisine" and try the real stuff: steaming dumplings in Chinatown, 3am kebabs that taste like salvation, and market stalls slinging everything from Jamaican patties to Romanian chimney cakes.
If you’ve got a red-eye flight, just book one of the cheap hotels near the Heathrow airport with pick up service:
Hotel Name | Location (Distance from Heathrow Airport) | Services |
Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport | Sipson (~1.5 km) | Priority airport pick-up/drop-off (additional charge), taxi booking, luggage storage, restaurant, gym, business center, conference room (fee), private parking (fee), bar, massage room, Wi-Fi (free), spa (fee). |
Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow | Harlington (~3 km) | Priority airport pick-up/drop-off (additional charge), shuttle service (additional charge), private parking (fee), business center, gym, luggage storage, restaurant, conference room (fee), bar, wake-up call, taxi booking, billiards room. |
Central (Soho/Covent Garden) – If you wanna be in the center of everything, this is it. Bars, theaters, random street performers—you’re paying for the postcode, but it’s worth it if you hate commuting. Just accept that your hotel room will be the size of a shoebox.
Shoreditch – The "cool" part of town, if you’re into rooftop bars, street art, and overpriced coffee. Great nightlife, but good luck finding a quiet street after midnight. Ideal for millennials who still pretend they’re backpackers.
Camden – Punk vibes, street food markets, and enough tattoo shops to make your parents worry. Loud, gritty, and fun if you’re here to party. Not so great if you value sleep or personal space.
1. British Museum – It’s basically the world’s greatest loot collection (thanks, colonialism), but you can’t miss the Rosetta Stone and mummies. Best part? It’s free, so you can spend your money on overpriced coffee instead.
2. Buckingham Palace – The Changing of the Guard is fine if you've got time to kill, but it's mostly just standing around watching some guys march. If you're here in August or September, spring for the State Rooms tour—it's the only time you can actually go inside. Otherwise, just snap a pic of the gates and move on.
3. Westminster Abbey – It's impressive, no doubt, but £30 to walk around a church is steep. Here's the play: go to the free evensong service (weekdays at 5pm). You still get to see the place, hear the choir, and avoid the crowds. Poets' Corner is worth a look—everyone from Shakespeare to Bowie is memorialized here.
4. Tower of London & Crown Jewels – This 1,000-year-old fortress is where kings got locked up, traitors got axed, and now you can gawk at the Crown Jewels (yes, the actual bling). The Beefeaters’ tours are hilarious—just don’t ask them about Brexit.
Highest Price | $2,883 |
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Lowest Price | $55 |
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Total Properties | 4499 |
Average Price (Weekdays) | $397 |
Average Price (Weekends) | $424 |