Why London
A long-haul standard, and a sensible base for the rest of Europe.
London is a city of distinct neighbourhoods rather than a single centre, and it rewards picking two or three areas rather than trying to cover all of it. It is also one of the best-connected places in Europe for onward travel.
- Museums
- Several of the major national museums are free to enter.
- Parks
- Large royal parks running through the middle of the city.
- Theatre
- One of the largest concentrations of working theatres anywhere.
- Markets
- Food and antique markets, each anchoring its own neighbourhood.
What travellers often plan
Getting to London, staying and getting around.
Ask about one of these or all of them together in a single request.
- FlightsRoutes into London, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of London that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around London.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- Late spring and early autumn are mildest and least crowded.
- Getting around
- The Underground plus a great deal of walking.
- Suggested length
- Four to five days, more if continuing by rail.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in London.
- Westminster and South Bank
- The river, the landmarks and the theatres and galleries of the South Bank.
- Covent Garden and the West End
- Central, walkable and close to most of the major theatres.
- Kensington
- Quieter streets near the large museums and Hyde Park.
- The City and Shoreditch
- The financial district, and the busier east London streets beside it.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in London.
London is served by several airports, most often Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW), as well as Stansted, Luton and London City. Heathrow connects to central London by the Elizabeth line, the Piccadilly line and the Heathrow Express; Gatwick has direct trains into the city.
The Underground plus a great deal of walking.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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