Travel And Vacation

After Paris, London is the second most visited city in the world. It’s wealth of museums, world-famous landmarks, incredible history, entertainment centres and rich culture attract around 14 million overseas visitors per year. But this large, tightly packed and densely populated city can be a daunting place for tourists and knowing where to base yourself when so much choice is on offer can be tricky. But help is at hand. Here are three of the best locations to rest your head in the British capital.

Knightsbridge and Kensington and Chelsea are among the most exclusive areas to live in the world. They also just happen to boast some of London’s most popular attractions. The Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum all cluster around one small area just north of South Kensington tube station. Within strolling distance are London’s poshest shops, including Harrods Harvey Nichols, Gucci, Christian Dior, Yves St Laurent and Gianni Versace. Millennium Hotels has six London hotels clustered together in this area, including beautifully restored Victorian townhouse, the Millennium Baileys and the Millennium and Copthorne Hotels at Chelsea Football Club, perfect for avid Chelsea fans.

In and around Covent Garden, including neighbouring roads Aldwych and The Strand, you’ll find the country’s best theatres such as the Lyceum and the Adelphi. Shopping on Neal Street and Seven Dials and waiting for the human statues to move on James Street and Covent Garden are more local attractions. Just across the river are the National Theatre, the South Bank, Tate Modern and the London Eye. The National Gallery and British Museum are both within walking distance too. Therefore this is another popular location base, not least because of famous hotels such as The Savoy Hotel and The Waldorf Hilton Hotel.

Shopping addicts and entertainment enthusiasts might prefer to head to the muddle of streets between Oxford Street and Marylebone Road. Obviously, shopping on Oxford and Bond Streets needs no introduction, but this area also boasts numerous dining and drinking options such as the Metropolitan Bar and affordable cafes and restaurants on St. Christopher’s Place. Madame Tussaud’s is on Baker Street and just across Marylebone Road in Regent’s Park and London Zoo. The other side of Oxford Street is Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Being so central, this area is popular with people wanting to explore many regions of London. Transport connections via London buses and the Tube using Marble Arch, Bond Street and Oxford Street stations mean travelling to other areas of London is easy.