The perfect fusion of old and new, London is a city for all seasons that truly offers something for everyone – from impressive architecture and delicious food and drink to world-class shopping and lively parks and squares.
TOP TIPS:
STAY in the charming Belgravia neighborhood at the Lime Tree Hotel (you’ll fall in love with the cute-as-a-button rooms and a hearty cooked-to-order English breakfast at this chic family-run B&B) or B+B Belgravia, both of which are within walking distance from Victoria Station and many major sights.
DO plan to spend several hours at the Tower of London (the Yeoman Warder tour is a must before you break off on your own to explore the ramparts, Crown Jewels and more) and get your culture fix at one of London’s many state-run museums, which offer free admission (the V&A is a favorite).
EAT at a pub a time or two (the more creative the name the better!), and check out the Borough Market for enticing street food and other local eats.
DISCOVER the magic of the holidays in London as the city goes all out with glittery light and window displays (Regents, Oxford and Bond Street are not to be missed), while cold temperatures provide the perfect excuse to warm up inside a cozy pub or for afternoon tea.
Read more in my Guide to Visiting London.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
EATS: London – Vol. 3
Visiting the Churchill War Rooms in London
Take a Ride at the London Transport Museum
West London in 6 Hours
EATS: London – Vol. 2
Lifestyles of the Royal and Famous at Kensington Palace
Conquering the Tower of London
See the World at the British Museum
Picture Perfect St. Paul’s Cathedral
Walking Among Royalty at Westminster Abbey
Visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum
Minding the Gap and Other London Transportation Basics
Crossing the English Channel on the Eurostar
London on the Cheap
EATS: London – Vol. 1
London in 6 Hours
Boarding Pass 