A City Guide to London

London has been described as being the best European bargain holiday destination. So whether you want museums, shops, restaurants, theatres, nightlife, tourist sites or all of the above; London is the place that has that has it all. Fast paced, lively and with plenty going on to amuse and entertain visitors all year round.

Why choose London?

The capital tops a Trip Advisor poll with 35% of respondents naming it as the best for its free attractions and public parks. Other attractions include:

Houses of parliament, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and Natural History Museum offer easy access bursting with cultural and historical attractions to keep you occupied for hours or even days.

Other appealing features of London are The London Eye, Tate & Tate Modern, West End Theatres and Hyde Park. With such variety you will have no shortage of things to do and places to visit.

Other green open spaces in the city include Hampstead Heath, Whittington Park and Hackney Marshes that have all been seen as popular choices for tourists to visit and well worth a visit.

Planning Your Budget Trip to London

Any night in London is prime for a play. You can see Broadway-quality productions for a fraction of the price and even buy tickets online for an even better saving.

The City of London becomes really quiet at the weekend when the workers aren't there, so definitely merits a visit as it's full of historical buildings next to modern additions, so you can take a leisurely stroll around without being crowded with people. And, there is a lot to do for free. There are a number of museums and cathedrals you can stop at that won’t cost you a penny, for example, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Museum of London.

London is well known for its vast night life with its restaurants, bars and clubs being rated and in a recent poll came out on top. Fabric and the Camden Electric Ballroom are just two of the many clubs and pubs available; however there are many more to choose from suited to everyone’s requirements.

What Does London Have to Offer?

There is a wide choice of hotels in London from hostels & B&B’s to exclusive 5 star hotels. Prices in Central London on the whole are above average compared to many European cities though there are many midweek and off season deals to be had.

As with any city destination there are cons as well as pros, the London cuisine has been rated the least tasty and the locals are deemed to be the worst dressed. But with the huge amount of choice around the city you’re likely to easily find something you like or avoid what you don’t like.