Guidebook for London
Shopping
Famous Kings road which leads to Sloane Square for shopping of all kids. Nice little cafes on the street and a few well know bars.
146 locals recommend
Kings Road
King's RoadFamous Kings road which leads to Sloane Square for shopping of all kids. Nice little cafes on the street and a few well know bars.
Shopping on the famous Oxford street. If you don't mind crowds then definitely worth going for a day of shopping. It is always busy regardless of time or day of the week. Around 35-40 minutes from flat.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetShopping on the famous Oxford street. If you don't mind crowds then definitely worth going for a day of shopping. It is always busy regardless of time or day of the week. Around 35-40 minutes from flat.
Getting Around
Bus stop is located just outside the flat and it takes around 10 minutes to South Kensington (Bus 345 or 49) or Sloane Square (Bus 319).
14 locals recommend
The Latchmere (Stop LS) station
Bus stop is located just outside the flat and it takes around 10 minutes to South Kensington (Bus 345 or 49) or Sloane Square (Bus 319).
Just around the Corner is the other bus Stop which takes you to Victoria (Bus 44)/ Vauxhall (344)/ Liverpool Street (344)
14 locals recommend
The Latchmere (Stop LS) station
Just around the Corner is the other bus Stop which takes you to Victoria (Bus 44)/ Vauxhall (344)/ Liverpool Street (344)
Arts & Culture
Saachi Gallery is only 10 minutes from the flat (by bus) or around 30 minutes walking. It has different exhibitions and a great cafe/restaurant. Check the website for details.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdSaachi Gallery is only 10 minutes from the flat (by bus) or around 30 minutes walking. It has different exhibitions and a great cafe/restaurant. Check the website for details.
A great museum just 10-15 minutes away from the flat. Perfect for a rainy day.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadA great museum just 10-15 minutes away from the flat. Perfect for a rainy day.
Great exhibitions. Definitely worth checking out the website for what is on.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadGreat exhibitions. Definitely worth checking out the website for what is on.
Wax figures of celebrities is also worth having a look at. If you order online you can have tickets for Madam Tussauds and the London eye. It would take about 45 minutes to get there from the flat.
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWax figures of celebrities is also worth having a look at. If you order online you can have tickets for Madam Tussauds and the London eye. It would take about 45 minutes to get there from the flat.
Food Scene
Great little cafe with some nice sandwiches and fresh food and very good coffee. - Eat in or take away.
26 locals recommend
Il Molino
284 Battersea Park RdGreat little cafe with some nice sandwiches and fresh food and very good coffee. - Eat in or take away.
15 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride over the bridge into the heart of Chelsea. Bluebird is a great place to have Brunch, Afternoon Tea or a proper meal or even just some Champagne. It is quite expensive though.
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305 locals recommend
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's Rd15 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride over the bridge into the heart of Chelsea. Bluebird is a great place to have Brunch, Afternoon Tea or a proper meal or even just some Champagne. It is quite expensive though.
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Very good food. On Kings Road, so 10-15 minutes from the flat. Expensive but worth it. The staff is very professional and friendly. £££.
202 locals recommend
The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadVery good food. On Kings Road, so 10-15 minutes from the flat. Expensive but worth it. The staff is very professional and friendly. £££.
Great Steakhouse with a great atmosphere. No reservations - just turn up and wait at the bar until you are seated. They do great Bloody Mary's and eggs Benedict for a Sunday hangover. ££.
70 locals recommend
Sophie's Steakhouse, Chelsea
311-313 Fulham Rd.Great Steakhouse with a great atmosphere. No reservations - just turn up and wait at the bar until you are seated. They do great Bloody Mary's and eggs Benedict for a Sunday hangover. ££.
Another nice restaurant for a quick and very good food. Relatively decent priced compared to the others in the area. ££
23 locals recommend
PJ's Chelsea Brasserie
52 Fulham Rd.Another nice restaurant for a quick and very good food. Relatively decent priced compared to the others in the area. ££
Has a few nice little cafes and restaurants. From Tapas to Lebanese food and just general desert/ice cream shops. Nice place to eat and drink after or before visiting the Natural History Museum or V&A Museum.
22 locals recommend
Exhibition Road
Exhibition RoadHas a few nice little cafes and restaurants. From Tapas to Lebanese food and just general desert/ice cream shops. Nice place to eat and drink after or before visiting the Natural History Museum or V&A Museum.
Next to the Shangrila Hotel there is an elevator all the way up to the top of the Shard where you can eat and drink with a view. Cocktail prices are decent but dinner or lunch is relatively expensive. Worth it just for the view. Smart Casual dress code most of the days though. 45-50 minutes from the Flat.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StNext to the Shangrila Hotel there is an elevator all the way up to the top of the Shard where you can eat and drink with a view. Cocktail prices are decent but dinner or lunch is relatively expensive. Worth it just for the view. Smart Casual dress code most of the days though. 45-50 minutes from the Flat.
Parks & Nature
The park is a 2 minute walk from the flat. It is a great park to have a nice walk as it isn't that biggest. It has a nice Zoo which is great for family outings. The river side of the Park has a great view onto Albert Bridge Road, which is very nicely lit up at night. The sun also sets behind it, worth the view if you can catch it.
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadThe park is a 2 minute walk from the flat. It is a great park to have a nice walk as it isn't that biggest. It has a nice Zoo which is great for family outings. The river side of the Park has a great view onto Albert Bridge Road, which is very nicely lit up at night. The sun also sets behind it, worth the view if you can catch it.
Great huge Park in the center of London. It has a nice Lake in the middle of it where you can hire boats in the summer. Winter wonderland is also in the park all of December as London's largest Christmas Market. Around 30-40 minutes from the flat (Bus 49, 345 to South Kensington and then Piccadilly Line Tube to Hyde Park Corner). Worth a visit.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Great huge Park in the center of London. It has a nice Lake in the middle of it where you can hire boats in the summer. Winter wonderland is also in the park all of December as London's largest Christmas Market. Around 30-40 minutes from the flat (Bus 49, 345 to South Kensington and then Piccadilly Line Tube to Hyde Park Corner). Worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
2 minutes walk from the flat to have a little fun for the grown up child in you.
42 locals recommend
Go Ape Battersea
2 minutes walk from the flat to have a little fun for the grown up child in you.
Sightseeing
If you haven't seen Big Ben you are missing out. There is just something special about the clock tower. Its approximately 30-35 minutes by public transport from the flat.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
If you haven't seen Big Ben you are missing out. There is just something special about the clock tower. Its approximately 30-35 minutes by public transport from the flat.
Whether you want to just look at it from the bottom or actually enjoy the views on the ride. It is very nice surrounding and especially nice at sunset. Worth pre-booking to get the fast lane entrance as queues can get very long.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Whether you want to just look at it from the bottom or actually enjoy the views on the ride. It is very nice surrounding and especially nice at sunset. Worth pre-booking to get the fast lane entrance as queues can get very long.
A must visit to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Around 30 minutes from the Flat by public transport.
124 locals recommend
Westminster
A must visit to Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Around 30 minutes from the Flat by public transport.
Take a tour in Tower of London or view it from the outside. Also walking distance from Tower Bridge.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Take a tour in Tower of London or view it from the outside. Also walking distance from Tower Bridge.
Worth having a walk over this bridge and maybe going up the tower for an even better view. Around 45-50 minutes from the flat.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadWorth having a walk over this bridge and maybe going up the tower for an even better view. Around 45-50 minutes from the flat.