London in 3 days
The British Museum, Camden's markets and a pint in a wood-panelled pub. A city that changes character from one neighbourhood to the next, from Notting Hill to Shoreditch.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
Big Ben and Westminsterfree · about 30 minBig Ben is the bell in the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster, the Gothic Revival seat of Parliament beside the Thames.
- Afternoon
Tower Bridgefree · about 1 hThe Victorian bascule bridge beside the Tower of London, with walkways across the top and the original engine rooms inside.
Day 2
- Morning
The British Museumfree · 2 to 3 hTwo million years of human history under one roof, from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures; entry to the permanent collection is free.
- Afternoon
Buckingham Palaceabout 1 hThe monarch's official London residence: watch the Changing of the Guard at the gates, and in summer tour the State Rooms.
Day 3
- Morning
Camden and Notting Hillfree · half a dayTwo sides of London: Camden's markets along the canal, and Notting Hill's pastel terraces and the Portobello Road market.
Where to sleep in London
- Generator London · €40 a night
- YHA London Central · €38 a night
- ibis London Blackfriars · €130 a night
- Premier Inn London County Hall · €140 a night
- citizenM London Bankside · €190 a night
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London · €230 a night
- Claridge's · €800 a night
- The Ritz London · €900 a night
- The Langham · €650 a night
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