About London
London is the capital of United Kingdom, home to around 8,961,989 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in London
1
Tower of London and Tower Bridge
2
British Museum
3
Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard
4
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
5
London Eye
6
Westminster Abbey
7
Borough Market and South Bank walk
8
Camden Market or Greenwich
Budget travel
Free things to do in London
Tower of London and Tower Bridge
Borough Market and South Bank walk
Camden Market or Greenwich
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Tower of London and Tower Bridge
- Visit British Museum
- Visit Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- Visit London Eye
- Visit Westminster Abbey
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Borough Market and South Bank walk
- Visit Camden Market or Greenwich
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Borough Market stalls
Market food · Londoners' favourite food market
- $$
Dishoom
Indian · Bombay café institution — locals queue daily
- $$$
St. JOHN
British · Nose-to-tail British classic
- $
Beigel Bake
Bagels · 24-hour Brick Lane bagel institution
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Savoy
Strand · Edwardian landmark on the Thames
- $$$$
Claridge's
Mayfair · Art Deco Mayfair institution
- $$$
The Ned
City · Converted bank — tourist favourite
- $$$
Ace Hotel London Shoreditch
Shoreditch · Design hotel in the creative east
Nightlife
- qxmagazine.com
- Boyz Magazine
In pictures
London gallery
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