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The English capital awaits us just one step thanks to the increase of low cost companies. It is the perfect destination for a weekend away to disconnect from everyday routine thanks to everythins offered by the English capital. In a city as big as London, the contrasts are accentuated and it is easy to see a classic English gentleman on the way to his traditional tea to meet a young punk. Read more
The English capital awaits us just one step thanks to the increase of low cost companies. It is the perfect destination for a weekend away to disconnect from everyday routine thanks to everythins offered by the English capital.
In spite of the immensity of the city of London, it's easy to move around thanks to the public transport. Its 13 Tube lines will take you everywhere. You can also travel by bus to enjoy the sights of the city at the same time. Some of the lines operate 24 hours. With Travelcard tickets you'll get better fares and Oyster card prices are lower than in the box office. Many Londoners prefer to move around by bike. With Barclays Cycle Hire you can hire a bike in any of the stations scattered through the entire city. It's easy, you just need a credit card.
One of the strong points of London is that the entrance is free in many of the main attractions. There are so many things to see in the city that you won't know where to start. You can try and spot all the stops in your itinerary from the top of the London Eye. On the shore of the Thames, you can admire the Palace of Westminster, also known as The Houses of Parliament, with its impressive and well known Big Ben which will give you the time so you won't miss tea time. If you want to visit Buckingham Palace, you may want to do it during the traditional Changing of the Ward, which lasts 45 minutes. With the countless museums of the city, such as the British Museum or Tate Modern, you can spend a cultural vacation but, if what you want is a little more excitement, your meeting point will be Piccadilly Circus and its huge variety of restaurants, pubs and shops. From here, you can also take a look at Trafalgar Square or the Soho where you can also find Chinatown. London is a hotspot for musical and artistic activity, it's the cradle of garage music which you'll be able to enjoy in several places. The trendiest neighborhood is still Soho, in the West End. On the other hand, the East End is full of small and alternative art galleries as well as big ones.
The London Parade takes place on January 1st when music bands march throughout the city cheering up the first day of the year. The City London Festival is an annual art celebration that takes place in July. During Notting Hill Carnival in August, London becomes Rio de Janeiro for several days. And, of course, in June, the British celebrate the Queen's Birthday. In 2012, London will dress up to host the Olympic Games. In March, takes place the traditional Boat Race in the Thames between Oxford and Cambridge universities. In April, London Book Fair is held, one of the most important literary fairs in the world. Then, in July, music lovers have an appointment in Hyde Park to see the best bands of the moment play live in the Wireless festival.
In London, you can buy almost anything. You can't leave the city without taking English tea in your suitcase. Oxford Street and Regent Street are probably two of the main shopping streets of the city; the original Harrods store is located in Knightsbridge; in Covent Garden you'll find the most fashionable shops while Bond Street is riddled with luxury stores. If what you're looking for is something a little bit more alternative, then your destination is Camden Town. Most of its shops sell gothic clothes and accessories or are tattoo studios but you can also find all kinds of curious stuff and food stands. The best day to go is Sunday. Portobello Road Market is one of the most famous markets in town and there you can find antiques, furniture, etc.
The traditional tea ceremony is still part of the British way of life. Some of the typical dishes of the islands are: Roast Beef, Fish and chips, Steak and Kidney Pie, and, for dessert, the delicious Apple Pie. The best places to eat are Covent Garden district with its wide variety of restaurants and the Soho, where you'll enjoy a good dish of Chinese food.
The weather in London is pretty cool and damp in winter and a bit warmer in summer although the climate is pretty unpredictable. It can happen that you go out in a bright, sunny day and then, all of a sudden, it starts to rain. The best way to enjoy London is to always be prepared for any unexpected change in the weather.
European Union citizens just need an ID card to go to London. It's a pretty safe city full of surveillance cameras on the streets but, as always, you'll have to be wary of pickpockets if you don't want to have an unpleasant surprise. British currency is the Pound. Other details you have to keep in mind to spend a perfect vacation is that sockets in the UK have three pins (don't forget your adapter at home) and cars drive on the left (look twice before crossing the street).
There's so much to do in the city that it's difficult to decide where to start. Whether if you choose the traditional sights or if you prefer to create your own tour to visit mythic places such as the birthplace of celebrities like Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor or David Bowie, there's no doubt that you'll enjoy every single moment of your stay in this great city.
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284 to 302 Waterloo Road, London
H10 Hotels opens a new city hotel in the centre of London in 2010. The H10 London Waterloo can be found in the well-known Waterloo Road, just 5...
27 Devonshire Terrace, London
*An authorisation for an amount equivalent to one night?s room rate is taken 24 hrs before on the credit card provided *If the credit card is...
13 Harrington Road, London
Cancellations made later than 2 days prior to arrival incur a charge equivalent to one night's stay.You can cancel the reservation without...
52-55 Inverness Terrace, London
*In case of no show or late cancellation, the first night will be chargedYou can cancel the reservation without penalty fee until 1 days before...
419-437 Hackney Road, London
Days Hotel London Shoreditch is the newest addition to Londons fashionable East-End, located within easy reach of the Citys financial district and...
30 Barkston Gardens, London
Free cancellation can be made up until 1 day before the check-in day. For cancellations made after this time a cancellation fee of 1 night will be...
30 Borough Road, London
Just a 10-minute walk from South Bank, The Bridge Hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access Elephant & Castle Underground Station is a...
25-27 Southwick Street, Westminster, London
The Shaftesbury Metropolitan London Hyde Park Hotel is a charming 4 star hotel in central London, conveniently located near 5 different tube...
1 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London
The Express by Holiday Inn London Royal Docks is perfectly situated in London¿s dynamic Docklands area and is only minutes away from Canary Wharf...
27 Devonshire Terrace, London
*An authorisation for an amount equivalent to one night?s room rate is taken 24 hrs before on the credit card provided *If the credit card is...
2 Warrington Crescent, London
The Colonnade townhouse hotel is a 15 minute underground journey to the heart of London's vibrant West End. This boutique hotel in Paddington has...
131 Beaconsfield Road (off Thurlow St.), London
This comfortable budget accommodation combines a peaceful location with a homely atmosphere, above a traditional London pub. The original building...
359 Green Lanes, London
A few minutes? walk from Finsbury Park, this hotel offers budget rooms, a cosy pub and free Wi-Fi Manor House Tube Station and Harringay Rail...
14 Balham Hill, London
With en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi, Gateway Hotel is 150 metres from Clapham South Tube Station, a short walk from the open green space of Clapham...
10 Bina Gardens, London
Situated in a quiet street in the heart of South Kensington, The Cranley Hotel is one of London's most charming boutique properties! This luxury...
2-8 HANGER LANE, London
This sophisticated hotel boasts an ideal location in the quiet suburb of Ealing, offering transportation links to both central London and Wembley...
CROMWELL ROAD 100, London
The first night stay will be forfeited is cancelled after the deadline You can cancel the reservation without penalty fee until 1 days before...
Smugglers Way, London
Just 200 metres from Wandsworth Town Rail Station, this modern hotel is only 2 miles from Earl?s Court Holiday Inn Express offers free breakfasts,...
1 Baffin Way, London
Just metres from lively Canary Wharf, Ibis London Docklands features free Wi-Fi, a modern restaurant and 24-hour front desk Canary Wharf London...
Frognal 5, London
The hotel offers guests use of a foyer with a reception desk, a safe and a lift. A restaurant with a non-smoking area and highchairs for infants...
22 - 28 Broadway, London
Set within Queen Anne?s Chambers, Conrad London St James is situated less than a 5 minutes' walk from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben With free...
68 Regent Street, London
Grill and Domino Rooms: The Grill Room, which features a champagne bar, exudes a sense of occasion heightened by live contemporary performances....
1-15 Templeton Place, London
The K+K Hotel George privileged location, quiet but central, is a special bonus. Just a short walk from the underground station, the hotel is also...
Seven Dials Covent Garden, London
Built in 1900 and renovated in 2003, the hotel offers a total of 151 rooms spread over 7 floors, which includes 21 single rooms, 122 double rooms...
2-8 HANGER LANE, London
This sophisticated hotel boasts an ideal location in the quiet suburb of Ealing, offering transportation links to both central London and Wembley...
354 Queenstown Road, London
Location Ideally located for both business and leisure travel, this is a new 14-storey hotel, built in 2009, which forms part of the Berkeley...
8 Northumberland Avenue, London
Just off Trafalgar Square, in Central London, this beautifully restored Victorian building houses a 4-star luxury hotel offering free Wi-Fi and...
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, London
The Lodge Hotel provides an ideal base in south west London for business and pleasure. Easily accessed by both road and tube, the hotel offers 60...
111 Cromwell Road, London
This city hotel comprises 38 rooms in total. Attention to detail is paramount and the hotel aims to get all the small touches right, such as big...
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