London Accommodation & Holiday Apartments

The famous English literary master Samuel Johnson once said "when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." You'll find a myriad of subcultures represented in the United Kingdom's storied capital city. London accommodation brings you a vibrant culture, fantastic art galleries and theatres, as well as numerous historical museums and monuments.

Whether you want to explore regal and historic sites or cabinets of curiosities, ritzy bars or world-class nightclubs, London is a destination that offers endless entertainment. Made up of various boroughs which each have their own distinctive character, it's as many-faceted as one of the diamonds in the Queen's crown. Accommodation in the city is just as varied, with everything from chic modern holiday apartments to cosy bed and breakfasts and serviced apartment hotels.

Getting to your London accommodation

If you're travelling to London from Europe, flights from numerous European cities will bring you to Heathrow, Luton, or Gatwick airports. There are various options to reach the city from the airports. Express services from Heathrow and Gatwick will bring you to London in about 30min. From Luton, it takes about 45min to reach London.

There are also numerous airlines flying from Australia to London, including Qantas, Singapore Airlines, British Airways, and Royal Brunei. Flights will land at one of London's several airports, providing quick links into the city where your apartment hotel awaits.

What to eat in London

This city has one of the most cutting-edge food scenes in the world, with everything from traditional British fare to glitzy modern restaurants and international cuisine from just about every country imaginable.

A number of celebrity chefs have launched successful ventures in West London, including Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, whose Maze restaurant is outstanding and surprisingly reasonably priced.

Also in Mayfair, right around the corner, you'll find Scott's, a popular seafood restaurant, as well as a number of other options for a fancy dinner out. The Ritz Hotel is renowned for brunches, and sits next to Fortnum and Mason's, a sumptuous supermarket like no other.

For a taste of traditional English fish and chips, you'll want to visit one of the city's gastropubs. Stroll on Hampstead Heath and enjoy views across the entire city before sitting down at the 16 century inn, The Spaniards. Or try Aldgate's Hoop and Grapes, which survived the Great Fire of London.

Don't miss the fabulous weekend food markets, like Borough Market and Camden Market, where Goths congregate amongst eclectic wares. For a great steak, check out the streets around London's historic Smithfield Market.

Explore a world of culture

Head to Shakespeare's Globe, a replica of an Elizabethan roundhouse theatre right on the river, to catch a play from the world's most famous playwright in the city where he lived and worked. Stroll along to the Royal Festival Hall for a concert, or stop in at the vast and imposing Tate Modern. The museum hosts engaging exhibitions from art world giants, befitting its gargantuan interior. LIke most of the city's world-class museums, it's free to visit!

London's West End buzzes nightly with world class theatrical entertainments, while the central Soho district is known for its comedy shows. During the daytime, you can enjoy the wealth of free museums and art galleries that London has to offer. They range from the National Gallery in the city's famous Trafalgar Square, to the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. On the way, you'll find any number of smaller galleries and museums. One of the most intriguing is Sir John Soane's Museum, the home of an eccentric collector of Greco-Roman artifacts.

Family fun in London

A London holiday apartment offers the perfect family holiday - an experience your kids will never forget. As the seat of the British monarchy, it's full of museums and historic sites that illustrate the history of Britain's morally dubious yet fascinating empire.

Learn about the murder of two princes at the Tower of London, wave to the Beefeaters outside Buckingham Palace, or take a boat ride on the mighty Thames river and spot MI6, of James Bond fame, on the riverfront.

Whether it's enjoying a meal accompanied by hourly rain showers in Piccadilly's Rainforest restaurant, or wandering through a recreated woods in the arboretums of London's Kew Gardens, the sheer diversity of entertainment in this capital city thrills young and old. Visit the original Madam Tussauds, or the set of Harry Potter. From watching a 4D movie at the Science Museum's IMAX cinema to catching the clown shows in bustling Covent Garden, children will be entranced by London's many marvels.

Nightlife in London

Pick your district, and there's a scene to see. Soho has been the city's heart of LGBTQ nightlife for over a century, but these days you will find it highly gentrified. Today, it is more a mecca for high-end dining, but for potential celebrity spotting, try knocking on the unmarked door at 13a Gerrard Street, where you'll find the Experimental Cocktail Club.

Go east for Shoreditch High Street, which is lined with bars. As ever, the word on the street is that the area was supposedly cooler five years ago. This may be true: these days, Stoke Newington, Hackney, and Dalston are even more happening. Look out for Cafe Otto in Dalston, which is where John Lennon's wife Yoko Ono plays when she's in town.

Brixton's upbeat music scene, meanwhile, is enough to pull stubborn North Londoners across the water. London's latest mega club, Printworks, brings party-goers to the already hipster area around Wapping and Limehouse.

London Holidays on a Budget

London is known to be quite expensive, but there are plenty of options to enjoy a budget-friendly holiday here. First of all, many major cultural attractions in London can be visited for free. This includes venues such as the British Museum, the Tate Modern, and the National Gallery. There are few places in the world where you can visit world-class exhibitions without spending a penny. Aside from many other free museums in London, you can also visit the Houses of Parliament and London's beautiful parks free of charge.

Affordable accommodation in London is also possible to find. Consider staying in one of the friendly hostels or B&B's, which are more affordable than the hotels. If you plan your trip during the university holidays, you can even stay in student accommodations in the university halls of residence.

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