London
Between red double-decker buses, world-class museums, and royal splendor: your guide to London.
Our City Check for London
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Flair
Massive, multicultural, and packed with iconic landmarks — London has an energy that's hard to match anywhere else.
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Best Time to Visit
London works year-round. Spring is gorgeous when the parks bloom, and the city in Advent is seriously magical.
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Trip Length
Set aside at least four to five days — London's neighborhoods alone could fill a week.
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Price Level
Honestly, London is expensive. Budget carefully, especially for accommodation and paid attractions.
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Food
Afternoon tea, curry on Brick Lane, street food in Camden — London's food scene is way better than its reputation suggests.
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Getting Around
The Tube is your best friend here — fast, frequent, and it reaches pretty much everywhere you'll want to go.
5 Facts About London
London is the capital of Great Britain and home to the world’s oldest subway network.
The street in front of the Savoy Court hotel is the only one in the UK where right-hand traffic applies.
The Prime Meridian runs through the London district of Greenwich.
To become a London cab driver, you have to know every street and route in the city by heart — fail that, and you don’t get your license.
With over 9 million residents, London is the third-largest city in Europe — only 16 European countries have more people than the city itself.
