Food scene
Marylebone High Street
Marylebone High StreetLovely coffee shops, cosy bakeries & boutique shops.
If you're after a fun night out, Soho is the place! Lots of restaurants & bars from all over the world, good night scene.
576 locals recommend
Soho
If you're after a fun night out, Soho is the place! Lots of restaurants & bars from all over the world, good night scene.
Creatives & hipsters flock to this East London neighbourhood - get inspired by foods & cafes from all around the world!
620 locals recommend
Shoreditch
Creatives & hipsters flock to this East London neighbourhood - get inspired by foods & cafes from all around the world!
High end restaurants & Hollywood celebrity favourite clubs & restaurants here.
99 locals recommend
Mayfair
High end restaurants & Hollywood celebrity favourite clubs & restaurants here.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park 5 mins from the house. Definitely visit Rose gardens and Japanese garden island within the Regents park.
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Gorgeous park 5 mins from the house. Definitely visit Rose gardens and Japanese garden island within the Regents park.
Anything you can think of - you can probably buy in this market.
19 locals recommend
The Stables Market
Chalk Farm RoadAnything you can think of - you can probably buy in this market.
Incredible views of the city. Lovely place for a picnic.
90 locals recommend
Parliament Hill Viewpoint
Incredible views of the city. Lovely place for a picnic.
Worlds largest antiques street market on Saturdays. Was featured in the Julia Roberts/ Hugh Grant movie "Notting Hill"
35 locals recommend
Portobello Road
Portobello RoadWorlds largest antiques street market on Saturdays. Was featured in the Julia Roberts/ Hugh Grant movie "Notting Hill"
Nothing much to see, but just being there by his house and breathing the same air is magic.
freddie mercury house
Nothing much to see, but just being there by his house and breathing the same air is magic.
Amy loved coming to this market and was a regular in the pubs around the market.
7 locals recommend
Statue of Amy Winehouse
407 Chalk Farm RdAmy loved coming to this market and was a regular in the pubs around the market.
Walk by Thames from Westminster bridge towards Waterloo bridge. Great buzz, street vendors, restaurants. You'll pass London Eye, under bridge skate park, theatre. Cross Waterloo bridge and take great photos from Waterloo bridge of the London Eye.
370 locals recommend
South Bank
Walk by Thames from Westminster bridge towards Waterloo bridge. Great buzz, street vendors, restaurants. You'll pass London Eye, under bridge skate park, theatre. Cross Waterloo bridge and take great photos from Waterloo bridge of the London Eye.
Buy fresh flowers on Sundays, and have some lunch in Shoreditch after.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadBuy fresh flowers on Sundays, and have some lunch in Shoreditch after.
Neighbourhoods
Buzzing neighbourhood, cute coffee shops & restaurants, little local boutiques, a lot of students live around the area & a lot of art people work in the area.
69 locals recommend
Marylebone
Buzzing neighbourhood, cute coffee shops & restaurants, little local boutiques, a lot of students live around the area & a lot of art people work in the area.
Place where hippies & rockstars love to hang out. For a local music scene it's a must visit!
583 locals recommend
Camden Town
Camden High StreetPlace where hippies & rockstars love to hang out. For a local music scene it's a must visit!
Shopping, shopping, shopping. All day every day. Mostly high street brands.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetShopping, shopping, shopping. All day every day. Mostly high street brands.
World famous spots
World famous vax museum, but make sure to buy your ticket online before your visit.
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWorld famous vax museum, but make sure to buy your ticket online before your visit.
Just 10 min walk from the house. Make sure to buy your ticket online before your visit.
303 locals recommend
The Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker StJust 10 min walk from the house. Make sure to buy your ticket online before your visit.
The Harry Potter Shop
Euston RoadIf you're a Harry Potter fan - it's a must
Probably the most famous street crossing in the world, although there's not much else to see or do around.
Abbey Road
Abbey RoadProbably the most famous street crossing in the world, although there's not much else to see or do around.
Known as "Theatreland". If you're coming to London for a musical - this is the area to be. Buy your tickets in advance online. Very "touristy" neighbourhood.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StKnown as "Theatreland". If you're coming to London for a musical - this is the area to be. Buy your tickets in advance online. Very "touristy" neighbourhood.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Best application for getting around is CITYMAPPER
You'll see all the different ways to travel to your destination, time, ticket prices.
Ways to save
Uber is cheaper than Black Cab
Although it's very "London like" to catch a black cab on the street, Uber will be safer & cheaper.
Ways to save
For a Thames cruise use "Thames Clippers"
No need to buy an expensive Thames cruise ticket (usually around £20 per person) - instead pay with your topped up Oyster card before boarding and use Thames Clipper. This is the official Transport For London river boat that will cost you only £7-12 depending on what route you want to take. You can see their route map & timetable on the Citymapper application also.
Getting around
Don't buy travel "Day tickets"
Cheapest is to pay-as-you-go. If you only travel around by buses that day, you'll be capped at £4.50 (3 bus rides) and after that you ride the buses for free that day.
Also there's a 1 hour "Hopper fare" in London - within one hour you can take as many different buses you need to get to your destination, and you'll only be charged for one fare £1.50 (This only applies to bus travel, not mixing bus & tube)
If you mix bus& tube travel, still cheaper to pay as you go instead of a "day ticket".
Ways to save
Enjoy FREE walking tours
London offers loads of free walking tours (themed ones about Jack The Ripper, or Harry Potter, or famous rock music places) - you need to google & book in advance though. After the free tour you'll usually have the opportunity to give a cash tip to the tour guide.