The best way to visit London is to pick an area that is near the sites you want to visit, then find a nearby hotel. Some of the most popular areas include:
The West End – London’s West End features a plethora of theaters and cafes. If you stay in the West End, you are ensured that your stay will be filled with many sights and sounds because you will be close to all the great attractions including: the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, 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. The area the West End occupies is typically classified by the streets that border it: Oxford Street on the north, Regent Street on the west, Kingsway on the east, and ‘The Strand’ on the South.
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. Film buffs might be interested to know that “Notting Hill” with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts was set in one of the more well-heeled and popular sections of Bayswater. One of the most popular sites in this part of London is the Portobello Road Antique Market, the nearly legendary shopping extravaganza that is held every Saturday.
Kensington – If you do not want to be hammered by all the hustle and bustle of city life but you still want to be able to reach it easily, then you should look for a hotel in Kensington. Kensington is a sub-section of London and is known for its great transportation options. From here you will be able to visit many different gardens, parks and other nature features. Kensington Palace, where Princess Diana lived, is also naturally in Kensington. This is a sophisticated and cultured piece of London, and the hotels in this area will provide you with an equally civilized place to stay. These locations are ideal if you would like to indulge yourself on your stay in London.
Westminster – If you like history, then you should consider staying in Westminster. It is home to one of the most recognized buildings in the world – the Palace of Westminster, which serves as the meeting place for the English parliament. The Palace of Westminster is located in Westminster Square. Also located there is the House of Commons, the House of Lords and a tourist favorite, Big Ben. Near Westminster is the wondrous Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth the Second. Here is where you can catch the wonderful “Changing of the Guard” which happens before noon every single day. Westminster is also home to that other great symbol of political power, Downing Street. This area can easily be traveled to thanks to the various subway and transit systems that frequent it daily so this makes it an ideal spot to stay in when you are in London.
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