Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in London
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in London, United Kingdom — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with South Bank.
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Top pick
South Bank
Riverside walk, Tate Modern, the National Theatre, Borough Market.
32 min walk from center
#2
Shoreditch
Street art, indie coffee, late-night bars.
3.9 km from center
#3
Notting Hill
Pastel houses, Portobello Market on Saturdays.
5.4 km from center
#4
Camden
Market, music venues, the alt-culture heart.
4.6 km from center
Getting around
Tube and bus — get an Oyster card or use a contactless credit card directly.
Walking between Soho/Covent Garden is faster than the Tube. Mind the gap is genuinely instruction.