Where to stay in London | BEST area guide

[@alexmckee7014]

I just got back from London on Monday. You are 100% the reason for our success on what was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks for the content!

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it ❤️❤️

[@katecollins2471]

We went to London for the first time last June and decided to stay right in central London because it was a dream to walk out of my hotel and see Big Ben and the eye and all of the sights. However! I’m *huge* on having an authentic vacation and seeing as much as possible. I probably did 15 hours of research on London and your videos were a huge part of that! We jam packed so much into our 4-day trip - west London, east London, soho, notting hill, brixton, tottenham, etc. thanks for your videos!!

[@loveandlondon]

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[@LenLen-mj2vk]

Any recommendations to stay in?

[@afsheenfatima-t7o]

Your 4 days itinerary please

[@tsingtsing3041]

Can you share your itinerary and did you use public transportation?

[@muhammadsarfraz2565]

Hi, I am planning to visit london as tourist in next month. Can I book hostel? Or its necessary for vistor can book hotel only. Pls guid. Thanku

[@terrym3837]

Bloomsbury is nice some parts are quiet and there are plenty of grassy squares to chill in and it’s close to tourist hotspots all within walking distance,walking best way to see London

[@ashleyh8449]

I stayed there and it was perfect! Plus, it was close to King's Cross, which is convenient.

[@thea0sofie0joh]

After been to London over 10 times, I kind of found favorite hotel. St. Giles Hotel, it is right in centre, few minutes to Tottenham Court Road underground station with Central, Elizabeth, Northern line (so can take underground from/to Heathrow Airport to/from hotel with Elizabeth line), have British breakfast, and you can get easily to walk or travel to places around in London. Cost I think are usually around £140-180 a night. Is really nice distance to theatres. One time it was strike for underground, but then I was staying here, so I still could do much in centre, that was walkable distance. So it is close to Soho, Covent Garden, Seven Dials, Chinatown, Oxford street and like that. Might be negative is that it will not be local experience and it is big hotel with many rooms. But for local experience, you can travel easily to with transport.

[@deryaturker3908]

It is so ironic I lived in London way before you were born/alive. Now after 40 years watching your videos to get ideas about visiting London😂 I will be visiting UK in October for 3 days. Your videos definitely helpful even for someone like me who lived in London for 5 years. Thanks

[@marsgal42]

For my upcoming trip I'm staying in Earl's Court. Zillions of hotels at decent prices, solid transit connections.

[@sonyavs455]

Just got back from a stay in that area. You are right. So easy to get around by tube, boutique hotels everywhere, and the area is lovely for walking and exploring neighborhoods.

[@leannewith3]

I have stayed in Kensington 3 time, when I was there, walking distance from Earls court. Great area to stay.

[@jaketod]

How much?

[@malikhasnainabid9392]

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[@beagle7622]

Good choice . The tube takes you into a lot of Central London & the place is clean with great architecture too. I stayed in Pennywern Ave about 300 metres from the Station Station. Reasonable prices for London.

[@quicksilver2510]

My wife and I stayed in West Kensington for a week (from Australia) in November 2023. We stayed in an Airbnb on the 3rd floor. I probably wouldn't stay in a place like that again (it was kinda dingy and was painful walking up and down 3 flights of steep stairs), but we really liked the area. We were only a hundred yards or so from the tube station, and there was lots of cool little shops, the Famous 3 Kings pub on the corner, and it was a simple tube ride into the city each day. We also saved a lot staying outside the inner London area.

[@loveandlondon]

We have lots of hotel and apart-hotel recommendations on our site, for your next visit :)

[@horsepowerandtalk1033]

Our first trip to the UK we stayed at B&Bs and backpacked shoestring buget and seat of your pants itinerary. In 2005 the Royal National near 2 tube stops and spent alot of time in the British museum. 2022 stayed at The Royal Horsegaurds Hotel, budget was better and this time it was all in London. This hotel was near all the major and important attractions. It was 2 weeks before the Trooping of the colors, so the decorations we up and we watched the rehersals in the evening.

[@loveandlondon]

uhh that was a nice upgrade, we love The Royal Horseguards Hotel ❤️ It seems like you had great timing too, we hope you had a nice trip!

[@Hazzzaa85]

I've been to London twice now, both times stayed near the Marble Arch corner of Hyde Park. I can definitely recommend this area. reasonably quiet at night, easy access to multiple Tube lines, and a short walk through the park to Piccadilly then just keep going onto Buckingham Palace and Westminster.

[@aussiebloke51]

Totally agree. Stayed in Seymour Street, Marble Arch, three times - everything you ever want to see or do is right on your doorstep with great Tube connections.

[@lindseyrea9237]

We stay near Queensway - just off Bayswater Road and opposite Kensington Gardens. It is close to Paddington Station so easy access to Heathrow, and there are buses on Bayswater Road that take you to Piccadilly Circus or Westminster. The Queensway shops have restaurants, pubs and several supermarkets. There are 2 tube stations. You can walk through the gardens to the V&A etc, or along Bayswater Rd to Marble Arch and the western end of Oxford St. We use the buses, rather than the tube.

[@Dfgh-t4m]

Booked H10waterloo yesterday, saved 20% for booking through them directly, they had an offer on until June 1st. We got free breakfast included for booking on a mobile, then I got another 5% for becoming a H10 member which was free to do, so worked out at £64pp a night. Another one that also had an offer is Maldron Finsbury park because it's a new hotel, worth looking at if anyone's thinking of booking.

[@jamiesworld1690]

Do u have links to these hotels

[@amandamusgrove242]

I've stayed at H10 Waterloo! Really nice and affordable ... easy breezy walk to the tube.

[@TheUluxian]

My first trip over I stayed in South Kensington , which I really enjoyed being right next to 3 FREE museums. The hotel I stayed at was reasonably priced, clean and quiet, and was just up the street from the Gloucester tube station, so super convenient to get to the thick of things. The only negative, as Jess mentioned, is a lack of restaurants. If you plan a night out, make sure you book a table. My next trip I'm going to try the Paddington/Hyde Park area. Fewer attractions, but more food choices and a quick trip to Camden Town for some of that "eclectic" vibe

[@MyGrace2You]

We are making our first trip to London the first week of September, 2-9 and have booked the week at The Stafford, St. James. When I mapped out everything we wanted to do in and around London, it seemed the hub or center of all of our points of interest. Looking forward to enjoying as much as our week there will allow.

[@jackwright3098]

How did you like the hotel? Looking for a London hotel for end of this month.

[@MyGrace2You]

The hotel was spectacular and exceeded our expectations. Everyone at The Stafford is treated like royalty. I have traveled extensively and spent time in many five star hotels, but his hotel sets the benchmark. @@jackwright3098

[@claytonsmith1906]

Just went to London for the first time, stayed in Westminster and really enjoyed it. Good restaurants, great access to St. James Park Station, close to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, etc and you can find decent budget hotels. Also felt tlike it was one of the cleanest/safest areas during our visit. Being able to walk to Buckingham Palace early in the morning before anyone is there to get pictures is pretty awesome.

[@claytonsmith1906]

Also I will say you can find a local vibe close by i.e. The Regency Cafe and that area have some amazing local gems.

[@loveandlondon]

Yup as mentioned, very touristy area so if you want that then it can work!

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@loveandlondon The back streets of Westminster are very quiet and full of beautiful Georgian architecture. Nearby Victoria and Pimlico can provide reasonably priced accommodation.

[@FaustinaYentumi-Mensah]

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[@gaylemcclelland7002]

I stayed in woolwich in May in the travelodge it was perfect for me because it was beside Elizabeth line and tube. Close to Greenwich and perfect for me as I'm autistic and wanted time away from the crowds

[@eugeneshadwell6596]

I visit London two or three times a year and I've gotten into the habit of staying in Earls Court, which is pretty much next door to Kensington but a bit cheaper! There's not all that much in Earls Court (although it's a pleasant enough area) but it's a quick and easy Tube ride into 'the center of things' and you can often find some good hotel bargains if you shop around. Great video as ever, Jess!

[@6fTbLiNg]

Earls courts is best near harrods we stayed at the ambassador hotel in earls court but it was very expensive any other cheaper option over there ?

[@hawkofarabia1013]

London is the most beautiful city in the world ❤

[@rolandsingh]

You are absolutely, right! No other major city comes,even close!! 🇬🇧 Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@travelingcreatives]

We’re going to London in two weeks! This video made me search for accommodations much easier. Thank you for sharing !

[@loveandlondon]

So glad to hear! Have a wonderful trip 🇬🇧

[@mundanestuff]

Stayed in Ealing Common more towards Heathrow, at the very edge of zone 3 almost zone 4. Stayed at a brand named hotel. Paid $200/night. Sept 2022. For a week, then 3 days at the end of the second week. It was within 1/2 mile or the station and probably a 30+ minute train ride into the center of London. We loved the location. It was quiet, easily accessible, had shops handy though I'm sure they all do, and the price was right.

[@frankeldredge9425]

I stayed in Paddington Station just north of Kensington Gardens. Found a place with a small kitchen so I could cook. But mostly I wanted to just walk the park.

[@frankcrispi3893]

Hello. Just curious about where you stayed? I usually stay in S. ken but I only want kitchen access and a nearby park. Looks like we have the same tastes as well as same first name, -Frank

[@frankeldredge9425]

@@frankcrispi3893 Sorry I don't remember the name of the place its been 5yrs. But it was at Bayswater and Inverness Terrace. Most of what I remember is most of those are Appartells.

[@mandor-nr9rt]

​@@frankcrispi3893I booked at Cleveland Residences Paddington. We haven't stayed there yet, it'll be later this year. Our room has a kitchenette. It's budget, not luxury by any means, but looks clean.

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

When my bf and I went to London in June, we stayed in Shoreditch. I fell in love with London the instant we stepped outside of Liverpool St. Station💜. We’ll be visiting again in three weeks, and will be in the Hammersmith area. Can hardly wait!

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! Very different area.

[@blossom114]

Was in London for my 40th in November and looking back on all these places . I seriously want to go back (alas... $$$ Lol) Yay for Notting Hill on the list!! Stayed in that area, but used the Bayswater underground often, which is the stop right before Paddington. Totally went there for the movie (and seriously when I was looking at places, when that area popped up I immediately went THERE !! That's where I want to stay!) The hotel was on a quiet little street in a building attached to another hotel. Nice and peaceful and spent the entire day walking around the Notting Hill area and seeing the sites and getting lunch...followed up by Fish and Chips. Tube an easy walk... and somewhat learned my way around it. (Enough that I found my way to Belgravia, to Whitechapel from Harrod's , to King's Cross and ... well, almost back from the West End.) Also helped when in a pinch or a bit desperate it was relatively easy to get an Uber or a taxi. Preferred Uber when my phone was hooked up to wifi, but taxi's weren't bad if the location wasn't far. (as opposed to Paris.) Namely: Getting lost on the way to Hotel and being exhausted, and a one that I would ensure I would not get lost and turned around when I went to see Phantom of the Opera.

[@backyardgrillmaster2910]

Love the East side, I can and walk everywhere and the food is some of the best on town ! 😊 once I get off the tube from Paddington I'm on on foot until it's time to go home 7 days later. I found London really easy to get around by foot. 😊

[@loveandlondon]

Paddington is west 😘😘

[@backyardgrillmaster2910]

I know, I walk to the Eastside from Paddington station.

[@Mrfrontrow]

Was in London for a week last year in April. We stayed a bit south of Shoreditch area. We were literally around the corner from the entrance to Liverpool Station. We stayed at the Hyatt Andaz. I highly recommend it. Super location and superb staff.

[@loveandlondon]

Nice hotel ❤️

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

That’s the area I stayed in when we visited end of June. Although Dallas is a big city, I was not prepared for how major London was when we walked out of Liverpool St. Station. I didn’t even feel like I was in London until we finally got outside. I’m so in love with it, we’ll be back in three weeks!

[@DavidM2002]

After 8-10 trips to London, our favourite area is Fitzrovia. Way under-stated but, if you're a foodie, it's a great area. Within a couple of blocks of a dozen pubs or more. Close to tube stations and easy walk Oxford Street, Soho, and so much more of the west side of the main part of London. If you want a hotel suggestion, The Rathbone is where we always stay now.

[@loveandlondon]

totally agreeee with this!

[@Oxford322]

After last year ( listening to your videos ) I stayed at resident Victoria ! Omg ! Best visit ever - I hated London before this. I’ll be going in a month & am staying in “SW1” central London

[@loveandlondon]

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[@TheTonyedwards1958]

I just got back from 5 days staying in Paddington by the Canal, The reason I like it is the Area is a nice place to walk around, its great for the Heathrow Express (book 60 days out and you get a great deal) and then you have the two Edgeware road station, 2 station in the Paddington National Rail station and the Brand new Elizabeth line right there. so we where never less than 20 min from anywhere. it was a nice walk to Kensington gardens. I stay there as its a good travel hub to get around and the express to LHR is nice love your videos they are very helpful

[@jacquelinegutierrez1263]

What hotel did you stay at or would reccomend?

[@pdgrowthwellness8353]

Would you recommend paddington if we would also like to visit the key attractions around the central area?

[@TheTonyedwards1958]

Its a nice area by the canals and like I say close to the trains , I went there for work one time and since then i always use it as my base @@pdgrowthwellness8353

[@TheTonyedwards1958]

I just stayed at the wilde in paddington. the service was great .. i got stranded in Paris due to a strike and could not check out till i got back at 6pm and they held my room no charge .. great service that day @@jacquelinegutierrez1263

[@TheTonyedwards1958]

Wilde hotel Paddington@@jacquelinegutierrez1263

[@alexmckee7014]

Also, we stayed in the Pembridge Palace Hotel in Kensington. It was very reasonable on price and we walked to Notting Hill to eat. Brasseria is one of the best Italian meals I've ever had! If you're in the area, its definitely worth a try!

[@StephenRobertd]

Thanks jess you are a wonderfull american lady with a heart of gold showing us how to be safe in London always a big thank you to you and your amazing team happy to be a fan always

[@StephenRobertd]

Thanks for your kind reply 👍 a big fan of your american london channel always 👍

[@吳亞南-t8g]

We were staying in KnightsBridge /Kensington in October 2023. Loved it ❤

[@SCK586]

I have felt very happy and safe staying in the Bayswater Road area and good transport links to the very centre and any attractions ..Another tip if you want to be close to a lot of famous shops etc but not too expensive a hotel bill then choose Fulham Broadway which sneaks in between them ! Wonderful fresh fruit from many friendly street vendors and cut down amazing bargains around evening closing time for them ..I really enjoyed it !

[@iamdisgusted]

I'm in London right now, have thw time of my life. Thank you for your videos. You've made getting around a breeze. let's go for tea sometime.

[@loveandlondon]

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[@Jeevesie1988]

The Lambeth/Waterloo area near the south bank has been my go to area to stay when visiting London the few times I have before, and I always feel like it hits the sweet spot between affordability (relative to other London spots that is) and connectivity to other places you'll wanna go in the city on a vacation. :)

[@tinas_craft_creations]

I had one of the best meals I've ever had in my life in a tiny little place in Lambeth. I wish I could find it again because it was amazing

[@Jeevesie1988]

@@tinas_craft_creations Oh gosh I know that feeling! Always annoying not to be able to find an amazing spot again, but in a way that makes the memory of that one occasion all the more special, hopefully. :)

[@iancomputerscomputerrepair8944]

Hi, very interesting video. I have recommended this video to 2 US girls who are planning to come over next year.

[@arnot5317]

For me and my dogs the best area to stay is in Greenwich. 100 m to the Greenwich Park in the morning and then with the DLR or by rail to the city. And in the evening relaxing in one of the great pubs/restaurants and a last trip into the park.

[@michelehood8837]

I’m planning a trip to London (my 5th!) in the next 24 months, and work for a big hotel chain in the US. Employee discount, baby! We’ve got several hotels throughout London, and I appreciate your tips about what each area has to offer. I’ll use it when I book ❤

[@loveandlondon]

More tips here: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@paullewis2413]

As it’s going to be your 5th visit presumably you’ve seen all the obvious touristy sights. I could suggest the borough of Richmond for a different experience. Beautiful area, lovely walks along the Thames river, the Great Park (one of the largest urban parks in the World) some excellent pub-restaurants and it’s a great transport hub. District line underground will take you to central London in 25 minutes, 20 minutes by taxi to Heathrow Airport.

[@MEA5755]

I've always focused on staying somewhere within the Underground Zone 1, mainly to keep things simple for visiting the main attractions. I've done a variety hotels, an aparthotel. I had booked a short stay apartment around Chelsea but that trip got cancelled due to COVID. London accommodation is very expensive, so it depends on how much I (and my travelling companion) am prepared to pay per night on any given trip, the size of the hotel room and bed configuration. If you want twin share (2 beds) accommodation, interestingly this is not so easy to get at a reasonable price in London so that limits options a bit. I've stayed in Earl's Court, Regents Park, Russell Square, Holborn, Kings Cross, Bermondsey. All were good. It does take some time to work things out but is well worth the effort.

[@ArienneCheetahtravelO]

Do you have tips for good hotels for twin beds? I search for over 2 days and can find Any hotel. 😢

[@emiliarusso7355]

First of all, thank you for your videos because they really helped me to organize my trip to London!! Second, I also recommend the Paddington area near the train station and the tube: very well connected to the centre with lots of hotels, pubs, restaurants ecc.

[@jacquelinegutierrez1263]

Someone mentioned the some hotels there were not updated and the price was not worth it. I read a few bad reviews for hotel in that area. What hotels do you recommend or would say to stay away from?

[@petermartintv]

If you really want to do London on a budget, take your tent and camp at Abbey Wood campsite. 8 minute walk to the Elizabeth Line. They have glamping pods to rent also

[@pamelawing5747]

My friend and I stayed at the Sheraton London Parklane, on Piccadilly, across the street from Green Park. It was a great location, the best I had ever had in the four trips there. I realize the hotel is very expensive so I will say it was pre-Covid and my friend and I went through Costco to book and we got a fabulous price. It was part of our one month trip to London and Paris. If you can get a deal or can afford it, I highly recommend that location. The Green Park station has the Picadilly, Jubilee and Victoria lines so getting around was great. Five minute walk to Buckingham Palace, Fortnum and Mason easy to walk to, Leicester Square and other areas. There really are a lot of great areas to stay when in London.

[@alison9313]

King's Cross Does have sights right next to it, St Pancras hotel is gorgeous and the British Library has a treasures room that is not to be missed. Plus King's Cross has just about every bus route in the city connecting there, and St Pancras Station has the Eurostar train to Paris and more. Great area.

[@carmenroxas5404]

I stayed in Wood Green during coronation week. Had coronation tea at Royal Lancaster and watched the coronation from the lounge of Royal Lancaster. Also had breakfast buffet at RL the morning of the coronation

[@waydegardner1971]

I’d chime in to stay near Paddington Station. Easy tube/train access. Heathrow Express and some decent hotels.

[@tinas_craft_creations]

Ive stayed in Islington a couple of times and liked it a lot. The last time i was there i stayed a dew blocks from the zoo (Paddington area). It was nice too. I just adore London. ❤️

[@pen4tenn]

My husband and I have been watching all your videos before our trip later this summer. we will only be there for 2.5 days.

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! Be sure to grab our Casual Tourist Guide to Central London so you can eat, drink and explore like a local: shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/casual-tourist-guides-to-london

[@johnrobertwoolley5730]

Excellent summation : you've nailed it luv! (Londoner)

[@SKSte1982]

In 2016 I stayed at a hotel near East Croydon Station. This is zone 5, but the fare difference was nowhere near the hotel price difference. Timewise it wasn’t a problem either since there were several trains running non-stop to London Bridge or Victoria in only 15 minutes. I think the East Croydon area is convenient enough, especially if the flights to and from London are from Gatwick.

[@martin319]

Another great video Jessica. The south Bank is very interesting, I can recommend The Archduke restrunt under Hungerford Bridge, and Roast in Brough Market.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@nadiabarrett5195]

just stayed in Pimlico and it was fantastic for getting around from Victoria Station.

[@emjayay]

A lot of surprisingly cheap but OK small hotels there (read the reviews) but it still feels like a residential area, not tourist dominated. Also a big Sainsbury's (not the one in the station but a few blocks away), and the Tate (not Tate Modern) is nearby on the Thames. Besides the Tube there are several bus lines and one goes north to Trafalgar and beyond. If you want to get in your 10,000 steps and see a lot of random London stuff you can walk to the V&A and other places. By saving on hotels you can stay longer on the same money.

[@candychetty3342]

Hi can you suggest hotel you stayed at

[@nadiabarrett5195]

@@candychetty3342 the Georgian House Hotel. Very good experience 👌

[@candychetty3342]

Thank you

[@chuck.oaks1]

The painting on the wall at 9:16...is that Caroline Jones?? Cause it looks just like her.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks for sharing this video! It was very informative and helpful. ❤

[@imanihodges2566]

Wish this was live last week as I visited a little over a week ago for a convention. We stayed in the ExCel area, which was great for the convention, but kind of desolate and away from any good shopping areas. Food options were also very limited; you can eat at Yi-Ban only so many times. Good thing was, the ExCel area is near the train, which gets you to the tube, and that can get you nearly anywhere in London. We ulitmately ended up booking Big Bus Tours after the convention to hit all of the major landmarks and tourist attractions. Love your vids!

[@loveandlondon]

oh yes def don't recommend there for sightseeing ;) Thanks for watching!

[@Caelc15]

I have liked staying in bloomsbury. Hotel rooms very small but its smack dab in the middle of everywhere.

[@MarkRovelli]

spent 10 days in London in April and the L&L guides that we had were great! We decided to stay near blackfriars in the nearby Premier Inn which was 3 min from the blackfriars tube stop (central & district lines) which we used daily. there were plenty of places for breakfast and dinners nearby to make those decisions easy. plus easy walking across the Thames to the Tate Modern and the Globe and to St Pauls and the Tower. (we walked around 10 miles a day!).. thx Jess!

[@loveandlondon]

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[@sgmei]

3 more months till my trip to London! I'm excited! I booked with Zedwell Hotel Piccadilly Circus and I found their hotel concept interesting, maybe some people would love it. It's also very convenient to places I wanna visit, still can't believe I found this gem.

[@loveandlondon]

Have a great time! Be sure to grab one of our itineraries too, they come with digital maps and more: shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/itineraries

[@kbberrie]

I am visiting London in a few days and chose LA Gaffe which is a restaurant with rooms...

[@PudPop1980]

Thank you! This was very helpful! I'm booking a very last minute trip to London and am torn between the Thistle Marble Arch in Mayfair or Holiday Inn Southwark in Southbank. Do you/does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? I'll be coming in through LHR and out via King's Cross station to Scotland. I'll be traveling with my 75 year old dad who only likes to walk short distances.

[@emaylynmanfoste9864]

Im here in the philipines .. but i love london so much ..

[@DennyDennyrenshaw]

LONDON their city is so beautiful and clean...

[@discogareth]

I’d recommend Canary Wharf. Good shopping, nice bars and restaurants and hotels can actually be cheaper at the weekends. And Jubilee and Elizabeth Line makes connections to central London super easy!

[@loveandlondon]

It's cheap because there's nothing really going on on the weekends!

[@discogareth]

@@loveandlondon there’s plenty going on, just not all the financial and office workers about. The hospitality and retail side of things is very much alive!

[@judytuebner6431]

Son lives in CW and we crashed his apartment. Only 10 minutes to 2 different station. The best!!

[@boofalah36]

Probably not your target audience as a Londoner of many years (now left because of low pay, high prices but did love it sometimes!) Good recommendations. Well done! I reckon you should have included Greenwich, but other than that, spot on!

[@aussiewheelz2538]

As someone coming to London in August. I booked a nice Hotel in Paddington. Wasn't too unreasonable a price.

[@jacquelinegutierrez1263]

What hotel did you stay at or would recommend?

[@aussiewheelz2538]

@@jacquelinegutierrez1263 stayed at Point A Hotel Paddington. It was very nice and just down the street from Paddington Station.

[@TripsonBudget]

I stayed in Hammersmith. Was very convenient and in zone 2. Max 8,10 pounds on underground per day, and max 20-25 minutes from the city center with picadilly,district line and circle line.. In zone 1 was hard to find something which would cost less than 125 pounds per day. Almost imposible. In Hamersmith found with 95 pounds per day - 2 persons.

[@loveandlondon]

Makes sense !

[@FOHguy]

The Four Seasons Park Lane. My new favorite hotel.

[@mohammadtariq7220]

Hello. Thanks for the wonderful video. Please help me to choose between the areas/hotels. The options are: 1. Montcalm chillworth Townhouse paddington. 2. Radisson Grafton Hotel. 3. Point A kings cross station. 4. Hilton Kensington hotel.

[@loveandlondon]

Unfortunately we don't give custom travel planning advice but you can see our recommended hotels in this section of our site: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@andrewb4556]

Hi We booked in Putney. In may 2024 on airbnb for 3 nights.

[@loveandlondon]

Airbnb :(

[@sdonalds123]

Good choice of location (I've lived here for 20 years), on weekdays you can get a boat from Putney to central London, great way to view some of the main sites as the boat goes past the Houses of Parliament, London Eye and under Tower Bridge. It's not too expensive either. The boat even has a bar on it.

[@terrym3837]

Nice area you won’t be disappointed

[@bustingyewls154]

Im spending a few days in Paris this Fall then taking the train over to spend a few days in London ! This helped a lot. Thank you

[@loveandlondon]

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[@michaelbarkman1105]

Gong to London from New York in August. These videos are super helpful. Have been there for work several times but this will be first vacation trip and is supe helpful

[@loveandlondon]

Awesome! Glad we could help. Be sure to check out our specific recommendations for hotels and such here: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@faceman9507]

Somewhere like Stratford if your best bet if you're on a proper tight budget. You're on the central line and can be at any of the main attractions in 30 mins max, Hackney Wick is also a vibe

[@loveandlondon]

Hackney Wick much cooler than Stratford but harder to get places (but if you want to stay in cool hopspots in east then you're golden)

[@gtlv79]

All the times I've been in London I've taken hotels in the area between Hyde Park and Pendincton, usually small hotels in former Victorian houses, the area is quiet and always not far from the subway and the prices are very affordable

[@emjayay]

I think they meant Paddington, not Pendicton. It's north of Hyde Park.

[@frankpowell1778]

I stayed in Kensington near the tube that goes to Heathrow

[@izzy9656]

Hotel name please!

[@waziotter]

For travellers on a budget, can I also recommend the Vauxhall/Nine Elms area? It has a bad reputation, but that is really out of date and undeserved. The transport options are as good as it gets, so you can be anywhere in Central London in 20 minutes. The reputation means it has good value (for London) hotels and is also a major LGBTQ hub for nightlife if that's your thing. You are right beside Little Portugal - the largest Portuguese community in Europe (other than Portugal itself), with fantastic and good value restaurants and bars. Kennington is also a 5 minute walk, as is the Oval cricket ground.

[@loveandlondon]

For other good hotels/areas in south London people can read this article: loveandlondon.com/cool-hotels-in-south-london-to-book-a-room-in/

[@mojack621]

Great Video. Visiting later this year and cant wait to see London. Thanks for all the great info.

[@loveandlondon]

Great! Have a look at our hotel reccs and more tips here: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@JasonMGrainger]

We just got back from our British Isles Cruise, we stayed 2 nights near Kings Cross and we found it was great for getting around. I originally looked at Greenwich area because we wanted the Naval museum. But Kings Cross was so much easier for transportation

[@Jay-lr3me]

Yeah kings X is a decent area

[@i.h.h9493]

Going next week and staying in Chelsea, just around the corner from Daphne's

[@loveandlondon]

Good choice!

[@shayanlatif1484]

Lovely video! ❤ I loved your smiles and background music. What music are you using? Too bad I go on Transport for London almost every day because I have loved public transport since childhood.

[@caracoates4834]

It is like you are psychic. Last summer, we stayed next to all the attractions with our kids. This fall, we want something a little bit more local and less kid friendly. Thanks for the info!

[@loveandlondon]

You're very welcome! Don't forget to have a look at our specific recommendations in this part of our website: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@jesseholtz9374]

Great Video. Could you please do another one on some of the most up coming and affordable areas to live in London ?

[@loveandlondon]

We only are doing content for tourists :) thanks for watching!

[@melissageorge2915]

Have you ever done an episode of what and where to AVOID in London? I’m bringing my son in October for an American football game and need lots of tips!

[@loveandlondon]

Yup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roeydoaNg62UZqM&t

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

I’d love to hear your experience with that. I decided next October, I’m going back for an NFL game for my birthday. We didn’t get to last week on my birthday, but are going next month for my bf’s birthday.

[@anlerden4851]

I love London so much Dear Jess.🤗😊🥰

[@fabioemerim]

Great tips! Last April I stayed in Highgate and I loved it! What a lovely neighborhood.

[@loveandlondon]

Beautiful there

[@Favour-j1b]

London has beautiful neighborhoods and I love it.

[@loveandlondon]

100%, so unique and gorgeous to walk around

[@miroslavseda9136]

Thanks for your great knowledge, an excellent tips and recommendations. I'm visiting London quite often, and there is always something new to do or to see.

[@markhouston8383]

Just been to London to see relatives and abba ,STAFFORD is ideal place to stay our hotel was in shopping center 5 mins from train station and bus station.perfect place to be.

[@pennybaxter4]

Do you mean Stratford E15 ?

[@loveandlondon]

You mean Stratford!

[@Lynda-oo7ey]

I always stay in Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

[@glorylm]

I founded this video a little late in my planning. Going to London in March 2024 and decided to stay around Victoria since it was fairly priced and the Tube is close by. Hopefully it works out 🫣

[@loveandlondon]

❤️❤️

[@candychetty3342]

Hi did you manage to find a reasonably priced hotel?

[@larrymonty4684]

Great video with great information. For jazz lovers a trip to Ronnie Scott’s is a must stop.

[@melissaskennedy]

Like the video and love the entertaining sidebars even more! (The puppy

[@loveandlondon]

You are so kind

[@falalala8]

Summer these days is sooo hot, u should warn them to get AC hotel too tho

[@loveandlondon]

You must not be here this summer because it's been so cold haha

[@davidRcrown]

This is such a great video. Thank you for sharing. I cant wait to got back and take my husband as it will be his first time. Love your videos

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our hotel reccs on our site loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@alessandrar8572]

Earls Court, it's affordable, cute and well connected.

[@totallypixelated]

I second your recommendation of Bankside. Southwark Street is a bit dull in places, but I mentioned The Cut at one end previously and it gets a bit more lively when you get to Borough too. There is of course The Globe and Tate Modern on your doorstep and the Millennium Bridge into The City. The Uber boat (as it seems to be widely known as these days) from Bankside to Embankment is a fun little trip to get into town.

[@johnbarclay9532]

I was in London last year and stayed at the Hilton just off Southwark street and I wholeheartedly agree. It's within walking distance of a lot of central London. That and the Art Yard just off Blackfriars has amazing food.

[@ashleyshore2197]

I stay in Russell square, it is right in the Piccadilly line so good to get to Heathrow,will always recommend it

[@donnamanitu8673]

Thank you for the tips on where to stay and the free London trip checklist. We ended up booking DoubleTree Marble Arch so we could be near public transportation but also a quieter area.

[@loveandlondon]

Have a good time. Be sure to grab one of our guides too: shop.loveandlondon.com

[@darenbaker4569]

When ever we go to london for a long break with the kids we always stay in the king cross area as its so ideal for all the areas that you need visit on the tube, from tower of london to all the free museums. When it just me and my wife for a show it has to be covent garden love that area. But we stayed in all the areas you have mentioned over the years. Loved your videos.

[@cinma4890]

We are going next year. Where would you recommend for a family. Hotels?

[@darenbaker4569]

@cinma4890 it depends we stayed at premier inn not the hub at king cross we had two rooms a family room for the three of us and the other for the two boys who where 18 and 16 for 7 nights, as this worked out the cheapest in london and it was 1 min to the tube hub to all of london attractions and museums and we can travel down from the midlands into st pancras. If you have the money park plazza is a great hotel or we stay at travelodge in covent garden again its cheaper

[@cinma4890]

@ I will Google those spots and see what works. We don’t mind spending the money on a nice stay but we find that we are never on the grounds and out all day and back to just sleep. Also do you recommend the day trip to Paris ? That’s one thing we would like to do.

[@darenbaker4569]

@@cinma4890 in my option you need a minimum of three days for paris, you can just about get a business meeting and lunch in one day. As for using hotel for sleeping that's all we did.

[@darenbaker4569]

@@cinma4890 if you want to go to paris look at hotels around gard de lyon, ideal for the botobus.

[@di-nm7761]

I’m curious about the canal boats and especially the cafes there. How do they handle their waste? I would love to know. Also, when we were there a few years ago we were on a few day extension after a tour and the guide never told us that you’d need money to use the restrooms..that’s so important to know!

[@loveandlondon]

Yeah in touristy areaa!

[@abc2662]

Been living in London since 2018, but I visited the city almost annually from 2006. By then a friend recommended that we stay anywhere near the Central Line between Notting Hill Gate and Liverpool Street, and we had great experiences.

[@loveandlondon]

haha that's my least favourite line!

[@alexanderthegreat7213]

@@loveandlondon lol, me too, I don't like the Central Line.

[@manjirivora3265]

We stayed near trafalgar square and it was lovely, close to charing cross station, Leicester station, walking distance to many attractions.

[@loveandlondon]

Tourist hotspot! Thanks for watching.

[@rroze754]

I also love the location around Lancaster Gate. Ideal for Hydepark, central line tube and still not that crowded.

[@jyishika]

I visited London in April 2019 near Borough Market at St. Christopher's Inn Oasis hostel and it was wonderful, everything was super accessible, right between 2 tube stations. I'm coming back to London right after Christmas this year and so excited to come back!

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! thanks for watching :) (for anyone else who's interested in hostels, here are our picks: loveandlondon.com/london-hostels-budget-travellers/ )

[@emjayay]

It's women only.

[@jyishika]

@@emjayay that is correct however its a secluded part inside of St. Christopher's Inn - London Bridge and that portion is all genders. It's all in the same building, the Oasis part has special key entry for the women staying in that portion of the hostel.