United Kingdom
London
Timeless heritage woven into a modern metropolis.
Best Time
May – September
Visa
ETA / visa depending on nationality
Currency
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language
English
Weather
Mild, frequent showers, 8–23°C
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Top Attractions
- •Big Ben
- •Tower of London
- •The British Museum
- •London Eye
- •Buckingham Palace
Popular Cities
- •Westminster
- •Shoreditch
- •Notting Hill
- •Camden
Recommended Hotels
- •The Savoy
- •The Ritz London
- •Claridge's
- •The Shard – Shangri-La
Best Restaurants
- •Sketch
- •The Ledbury
- •Dishoom
- •Gordon Ramsay
Things to Do
- •West End theatre
- •Thames river cruise
- •Afternoon tea
- •Borough Market
Nightlife
- •Soho bars
- •Ministry of Sound
- •Sky Garden
Shopping
- •Harrods
- •Oxford Street
- •Covent Garden
Local Food
- •Fish & chips
- •Sunday roast
- •Full English breakfast
Travel Tips
- •Get an Oyster/contactless card
- •Stand right on escalators
- •Carry a compact umbrella
Transportation
Iconic Underground, red buses, and black cabs cover every corner.