Places to stay in London

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London is full of iconic and striking sights, from the dome of St. Paul’s looming above you to the Houses of Parliament and the sweep of Hyde Park. If you want to see more than the highlights, let the owners of our special places to stay show you round town.

We inspect every place we feature, adding to our own knowledge of the area and making sure that we find you places of character and quality, run by people who love where they live.

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Our guide to London’s neighbourhoods

While it can seem overwhelming to the new visitor, London was once a collection of towns and villages, and there is still a distinct character to each of its areas. While every part of the city holds both its own landmarks and surprises, here’s a general guide to get you started.

West End London

Feel: Glamorous, upmarket, classy

Famous for: Theatres and bars, Science Museum, Natural History Museum, V&A, Kew Gardens

We also love: Peaceful walks by the canals of Little Venice, the enormous expanse of Hyde Park, the flowers and herbs of Chelsea Physic Garden and informative tours of the Royal Hospital for veterans

City of London

Feel: Grand, historic, landmarked

Famous for: The Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Eye, Westminster, The National Gallery

We also love: The ornate markets of Leadenhall Market and Old Spitalfields Market, Postman’s Park, the Geffrye Museum of the Home and the strange machines of Novelty Automation

East London

Feel: Artsy, bohemian, hipster

Famous for: Curry houses on Brick Lane, trendy Shoreditch, Jack the Ripper, Olympic Park

We also love: Hackney for vintage shops and the walk through London Fields, the independent galleries in Hoxton and the neon madness of God’s Own Junkyard

South London

Feel: Leafy, quiet, relaxed

Famous for: Tate Modern and the South Bank, Shakespeare’s Globe, Maritime Greenwich

We also love: Having lunch on Lordship Lane, pints in Wimbledon Village, Brixton’s markets, the shops and cafes of Forest Hill and the Horniman Museum with its over-stuffed walrus