This British capital may be ancient, but it never gets old.
Thought you knew London? Think again. This British metropolis is the capital of cool. No matter how many times you’ve stepped foot on its streets, London will surprise you: From world-class museums to trendsetting restaurants, this city of 9 million people never fails to dazzle. Sure, there are the shiny new restaurants and bars and the budding hip neighborhoods — but you’ll still find all your favorite old-school joints that haven't changed in generations. This is London, and it’s calling you.
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Explore London

  • King’s Cross
  • Westminster
  • Shoreditch
  • Kensington
  • Soho
  • Southwark

King’s Cross

Overview

Once an industrial zone and now the place where the cool kids hang out, this north London neighborhood is not just a major transit hub — it’s also home to former industrial spaces that have been repurposed as swanky bars and shops.

Known For

Dining, Art Galleries, Nightlife

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Westminster

Overview

Home to the city’s most important government buildings, this hotel-filled hub is a popular sightseeing stop for architectural icons like Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. With 27 Tube stations, it’s a highly walkable neighborhood with frequent sights along the way — like the changing of the guards on Horse Guards Parade.

Known For

Government Buildings, Architecture, Parks, Historical Sites

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Shoreditch

Overview

If you’d like a healthy dose of street art and urban cool, Shoreditch is the place to be. The East London neighborhood has quickly become one of the city’s most happening quarters, home to fashionable restaurants, bars and shops.

Known For

Street Art, Nightlife, Dining

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Kensington

Overview

Hugging up against Hyde Park, stately and upscale Kensington is home to some of the world’s greatest museums, along with posh boutiques, charming pubs, upscale restaurants and rows and rows of elegant Victorian-era town houses.

Known For

Dining, Museums, Victorian Architecture

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Soho

Overview

This fun swath of London is crammed with traditional pubs, casual restaurants and a street life that is hard to beat. Once a red-light district, 21st-century Soho is the vibrant heart of London and should not be missed.

Known For

Dining, Nightlife

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Southwark

Overview

Chock-full of sights every London visitor should see and experience — the Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern, the Globe — Southwark is the London that swirls in your dreams. Walk along the Thames to take it all in, then head to Borough Market, one of the oldest and largest food markets in London, when you start craving a good meal.

Known For

Attractions, Dining, Museums

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Spend Three Days in London, England

Centered view of The Mall with British flags

See the Royal Sights

Begin your three-day journey through London at Buckingham Palace before wandering around the legendary Harrods department store. Then explore Kensington and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

A couple walks along street

Wander Shoreditch

Head to East London, visiting the hip Shoreditch neighborhood to gawk at all the street art and have coffee in a buzzy café. Learn about the historic life along the Thames at the Museum of London Docklands and eat dinner at a place that specializes in elevated British fare.

View of Big Ben during day

Stroll Along the Thames

For your final day, hug the river a bit: Walk along the south side of the Thames, enjoying the view of the iconic Tower Bridge and the Tate Modern. Get afternoon tea and then gravitate to Soho for dinner and a nightcap.

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