Christina’s Local Guidebook to London

Christina
Christina’s Local Guidebook to London

Food scene

Best breakfast spot near the flat for the view, journey (it is a straight walk through hyde park) and food
7 locals recommend
The Italian Gardens Cafe
Kensington Gardens
7 locals recommend
Best breakfast spot near the flat for the view, journey (it is a straight walk through hyde park) and food
Delicious bakery near the flat
16 locals recommend
GAIL's Bakery Seymour Place
4-6 Greater
16 locals recommend
Delicious bakery near the flat

Sightseeing

Very cool historic site that isn't on many guides. Worth a visit!
125 locals recommend
Churchill War Rooms
King Charles Street
125 locals recommend
Very cool historic site that isn't on many guides. Worth a visit!
An observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and because the prime meridian passes through it, it gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time.
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath Avenue
612 locals recommend
An observatory situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and because the prime meridian passes through it, it gave its name to Greenwich Mean Time.
Largest royal park in london, including boat rentals, Kensington palace, the italian gardens, and much more. Only 3 minutes from the apartment!
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
3079 locals recommend
Largest royal park in london, including boat rentals, Kensington palace, the italian gardens, and much more. Only 3 minutes from the apartment!
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.

Food Market

Famous food market every sunday, buzzing with locals
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick Lane
825 locals recommend
Famous food market every sunday, buzzing with locals
Amazing market every Saturday with locally sourced honey, fruits, seafood, and charms
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High Street
1617 locals recommend
Amazing market every Saturday with locally sourced honey, fruits, seafood, and charms

Shopping

Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and approximately 300 shops
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
1427 locals recommend
Europe's busiest shopping street, with around half a million daily visitors, and approximately 300 shops

Museums

Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment. All museums are free.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment. All museums are free.
Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment. All museums are free.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
1694 locals recommend
Natural History Museum- must see, The Science museum and Victoria & Albert Museum-Art/Design just a 25 minute walk directly through hyde park from the apartment. All museums are free.
Home to the Rosetta Stone, this is the largest museum in London and a must see. It can definitely fill up a whole day, so plan ahead
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell Street
1546 locals recommend
Home to the Rosetta Stone, this is the largest museum in London and a must see. It can definitely fill up a whole day, so plan ahead

Cocktails

Reeeeaaalllyyyy cool underground cocktail bar with fun entertaining drinks and amazing decor
55 locals recommend
Purl London
50-54 Blandford St
55 locals recommend
Reeeeaaalllyyyy cool underground cocktail bar with fun entertaining drinks and amazing decor
Located in the new Zetter Townhouse hotel, looks like the home of a well-travelled, eccentric booze collector.
Seymour's Parlour
28-30 Seymour St
Located in the new Zetter Townhouse hotel, looks like the home of a well-travelled, eccentric booze collector.

City advice

Getting around

The "tube" (metro) is the fastest way to get around

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Getting around

From the airport

The fastest ways into the city from either airport are the Gatwick Express and Heathrow Express trains. These trains require a physical ticket (there are stalls around the stations) but not the same method as the tube