Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline.
Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships, it is to this day considered an engineering marvel and one of London’s favourite icons.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadBuilt with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships, it is to this day considered an engineering marvel and one of London’s favourite icons.
The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, linking Bankside with the City of London.
129 locals recommend
Millennium Bridge
The Millennium Bridge, officially known as the London Millennium Footbridge, is a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians crossing the River Thames in London, linking Bankside with the City of London.
Tate Modern is a modern art gallery holding the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art. Entry is free.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideTate Modern is a modern art gallery holding the national collection of British art from 1900 to the present day and international modern and contemporary art. Entry is free.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.[
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower.[
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic church in the City of Westminster.
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdWestminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic church in the City of Westminster.
Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London, built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
Essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StA small Tesco store 3 minutes from the flat.
Everything Else
Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueA huge meat market, open usually during early hours.
Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StOne of the few party places which is open until very late!
Food Scene
Nice restaurant to eat burger or lobster - a bit expensive as well.
30 locals recommend
Burger & Lobster
Nice restaurant to eat burger or lobster - a bit expensive as well.
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StNice Italian restaurant
APULIA
50 Long LnNice Italian restaurant
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareA very nice place to have breakfast
A Michelin starred restaurant - if you are into fine dining, highly recommended.
Also features a wine bar
22 locals recommend
Club Gascon - French Michelin Starred Restaurant
57 W SmithfieldA Michelin starred restaurant - if you are into fine dining, highly recommended.
Also features a wine bar
Drinks & Nightlife
The Castle Farringdon
34-35 Cowcross StCozy Brittish pub
Vinoteca Farringdon
7 St John StNice wine tasting bar
Old Red Cow
71 Long LnA small pub, featuring a huge selection of beers and ales
Arts & Culture
The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events.
43 locals recommend
Barbican
The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events.