If you want to have everything at your fingertips, then look for central London hotels. If you choose a hotel here, you'll be in the heart of the world's financial market and deep in London's historic core. It's also has the best shopping, nightlife and attractions.
There are several districts in central London - the City of London district being the very core of the city centre. This area of London once stood inside the ancient city walls and is home to top attractions like the Bank of England, the Mansion House, the Old Bailey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Tower of London. There are also lots of churches museums, galleries and some spectacular modern architecture in the form of the Lloyd's of London, the London Stock Exchange and the Willis building to name a few.
Bloomsbury is a vibrant central London district and the location of top sights like the University of London, the British Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum, Bedford Square Park and Coram's Field (children's play area). When you stay here you'll be within a few minutes walk of trendy Soho and the buzzing Oxford Street.
The West End is the place to be...
Stay in the heart of theatreland and not only will you be able to catch some great shows you are also convenient to most of the city's attractions! The West End is always popular with visitors and with loads of London hotels located here, you're sure to find a hotel to meet your needs and match your budget!
The West End is composed of 'The Strand' street to the south, London's major thoroughfare, Oxford Street to the north and Regent Street and Kingsway to the west and east respectively.
You can visit a whole host of attractions here including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Apsley House, the London Aquarium, London Zoo, Leicester Square, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Chinatown and Trafalgar Square and much more. There is a fantastic nightlife in this vibrant central London district and you're also within easy reach of Soho where you'll find an ample choice of bars and restaurants.
If you're a theatregoer you'll be looking to stay in a hotel close to all the best theatres and there's plenty to choose from here!
London hotels in Bayswater and Paddington...
Bayswater is a residential area next to the Paddington district, and both prove to be very popular amongst travellers. Many London hotels here, are built from older houses allowing them to have quite a homely atmosphere. The Bayswater area boasts good underground connections, which services a wide variety of stops including the city centre.
Notting Hill is an affluent and fashionable area of Bayswater, which was made famous by the film starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. When you stay here you can visit the world renowned Portobello Road Antique Market, which is held here every Saturday.
London hotels in Kensington...
If you want to enjoy all the sites of the city centre without staying there, why not opt for a hotel in Kensington. This borough of London has fantastic transport links that will bring you wherever you want to go, while you will also be able to enjoy its nearby parks, gardens and green areas. The former home of Princess Diana, Kensington Palace can be found here.
The exclusive Kensington district enjoys a cosmopolitan atmosphere and you can experience this by staying in a Kensington hotel. These are all perfect for an indulgent stay in London!
London Hotels in Westminster...
Westminster is the historic core of central London. It is home to the Palace of Westminster - the seat of parliament in the UK. It can be found in Westminster Square along with the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Big Ben.
Also close by, is the magnificent Buckingham Palace, the residence of Queen Elizabeth II. Make sure you watch the 'Changing of the Guard' here which takes place daily at 11.30am.
Downing Street is also located in this district. Westminister is well severed by the tube and has lots of London hotels for you to stay in.
Other popular central London areas...
The London Docklands and Canary Wharf area is a major business centre with brilliant transport links and is close to lots of famous landmarks in London.
Camden town is renowned throughout the world for its open-air markets, stalls, shops, pubs and restaurants so if you want accommodation here choose
Book a London hotel in the Chelsea area and you'll be just moments away from Chelsea FC's home ground at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea is also renowned for its love of the Arts, so why not drop into one of its art galleries or catch a show in its theatres.
Vauxhall is proving to be quite a hit with travellers who want to be close to Waterloo, the Oval cricket grounds and Clapham.
Remember, London is a huge city so when you're booking your London hotel make sure there is a tube station within walking distance of the hotel. Book your London hotels as early as you can, as hotels can be almost booked out at busy times especially for major events like the London Marathon, the Chelsea Flower Show etc
Hotels in London range from 1 star to 5 star. In general, if you're looking for cheap hotels in London, then choose a lower star rating. Another thing to remember is that some 3 star hotels are just as nice as 5 star hotels with the only difference being extra amenities eg. pool, spa etc so make sure you check the description, images and reviews properly before you book your hotel.
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