Top Places To Stay In London
London is a city filled with rich history and places to explore. If you are going to be taking a trip to London, then you should consider staying in one of these areas…
The West End – This is London’s theater district, so you will be close to all the great shows as well as some of the best attractions, including the Globe Theater (home to Shakespeare in his day), Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Leicester Square and the London Zoo. London’s West End has always been a major tourist attraction so you will always be able to find accommodations that will fit within your price range and your comfort level. London’s West End is comprised of four major parts. This includes “The Strand” which is a street to the south, Oxford Street which runs to the north, Regent Street which runs to the west and Kingsway which runs to the east.
Bayswater / Paddington – Another popular spot for tourists is the Bayswater / Paddington area. Bayswater is comprised of mostly residential places and Paddington is a district right next to it. A lot of the hotels here are converted from older houses and can give a genuine homely atmosphere. The underground in the Bayswater area includes several connecting lines, so you will have quick and easy access to most of London, including the city centre. Speaking of tourist locations, the Notting Hill area of Bayswater received quite a lot of attention thanks to a movie of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. Notting Hill is very posh. If you choose to stay there, you can easily traipse over to the Portobello Road Antique Market and find some great treasures. This is usually held every week on Saturday.
Kensington – The place to stay if you do not want to pay for the high cost of a hotel in the city centre, but still want access to all the sites. Considered a borough of London, this lovely location is filled with public gardens, parks and green spaces that are perfect for relaxing, while an impressive set of transportation hubs and links will carry you to any spot in the city. You will also be able to visit Kensington Palace, which was at one time, the home of the late Princess Diana. The atmosphere in the Kensington district is very cosmopolitan and exclusive, and you can experience this first hand if you choose to stay in a Kensington hotel. All of these locations are great if you really want to experience London at its finest.
Westminster – The historic seat of power, located in the center of London. Westminster is where the current governing body of England sits in the Palace of Westminster. The palace shares Westminster Square with the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the always popular Big Ben. Just a short distance away is the royal residence of Queen Elizabeth II, the stately Buckingham Palace. One of the amazing sight not to miss is the “Changing of the Guard”, every day just before noon, at Buckingham Palace’s main gate. You can also find Downing Street in this District. Westminster is very connected with the London subway known as the ‘tube’ and has many hotels that you could book a stay in!
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