The best way to visit London is to pick an area that is near the sites you want to visit, then find a nearby hotel. Some of the most popular areas include:
The West End - Staying in the West End puts you in a position to catch many awesome shows and visit some of London’s most famous attractions such as the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London Zoo, Leicester Square, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. The West End is a popular tourist destination with load of vacationers frequenting it. With so much tourist attention the West End is consequently full of hotels to meet your needs and budget. The boundaries of the West End are set by four important London roads - The Strand along the southern end, Oxford Street along the north, Regent Street to the west and Kingsway to the east.
Bayswater / Paddington - Another popular spot for tourists is the Bayswater / Paddington area. Bayswater is comprised of mostly residential places and Paddington is a district right next to it. A lot of the hotels here are converted from older houses and can give a genuine homely atmosphere. The underground in the Bayswater area includes several connecting lines, so you will have quick and easy access to most of London, including the city centre. An upscale neighborhood to visit in Bayswater is Notting Hill, which received a lot of fame due to the film of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. If you choose to stay there, you can easily traipse over to the Portobello Road Antique Market and find some great treasures. This is usually held every week on Saturday.
Kensington - The place to stay if you do not want to pay for the high cost of a hotel in the city centre, but still want access to all the sites. Kensington is a sub-section of London and is known for its great transportation options. From here you will be able to visit many different gardens, parks and other nature features. Fans of Princess Diana will also find Kensington Palace, her one-time home, in this area. This is a sophisticated and cultured piece of London, and the hotels in this area will provide you with an equally civilized place to stay. If you are looking to be spoiled, this is definitely the spot for you.
Westminster - You could also stay in the most historic district in central London, Westminster. Westminster is home to the Palace of Westminster, the building in which parliament sits. The Palace of Westminster is located in Westminster Square. Also located there is the House of Commons, the House of Lords and a tourist favorite, Big Ben. Near Westminster is the wondrous Buckingham Palace, home of Queen Elizabeth the Second. You can watch the world famous ‘Changing of the Guard’ there every day just before noon. You can also find Downing Street in this District. Westminster is very connected with the London subway known as the ‘tube’ and has many hotels that you could book a stay in!
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