Shakespeare’s Globe, London

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How to do London on a budget

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standing tickets for £5–10

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Kensington PalaceAttractionIt has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London…
The National GalleryCaféfree, by Trafalgar Square
Tower of LondonAttractionIt lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile…
British MuseumMuseumfree to visit, with global antiquities
PaddingtonSuburbA medieval parish then a metropolitan borough of the County of London, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater…
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatrestanding tickets for £5–10
Museum TavernPublocated in Bloomsbury
V&AMuseumfree to enter, very different architecture and collections
ZedwellHotelcapsule hotel bed from £30
The HoxtonHoteldouble room from £200–350
Monmouth coffeeDeliaround £4
Seven Dials MarketMarketstreet food costs £10–15
Noodle & BeerRestaurantChinatown, dinner for two £50–80
The Coach & HorsesPubSoho, pint of beer £7.50
YHA St Paul’sHostelwell located, plenty of dorm beds
Prime BackpackersHotelsocial events for younger travelers
Good HotelHotelcompact rooms on a former ship
Premier InnHotelUK-wide chain, kids eat free breakfast
GeneratorHotelglobally recognized hostel, twin and king rooms
The StandardQuartercool interior design, rooftop bar
Batty Langley’sHotelsumptuous Georgian rooms
Banqueting HouseAttractionIt is the only large surviving component of the Palace of Whitehall, the residence of…
Royal OperaArts centrestanding tickets for £19
Bush TheatreTheatreshows up-and-coming talent for lower prices
Hampton Court PalaceSight

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A perfect day in London

Spend the perfect day hitting London’s most popular sights and still have time to notice the city’s street-level details.

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St Paul’s CathedralPlace of worshipSt Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England,…
Tate ModernArts centreIt forms part of the Tate group together with Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives.
London EyeSightLandmark passed on ferry.
Tower of LondonAttractionRoyal palace with 1000 years of history.
Westminster AbbeyPlace of worshipExamine facade from outside if no tickets.
British MuseumMuseumWorld treasures under one roof, free entry.
National Portrait GalleryGalleryNational Portrait Gallery, London.
Tower BridgeSightViews of the bridge from Coppa Club and The Ivy.
Trafalgar SquareSightIt was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross.
Coppa ClubBarCoppa Club offers a space for anyone to enjoy any time of day.
WatchHouseCaféFormer warehouse serving cardamom buns and coffee.
Thames ClipperPlaceCatamaran ferry sailing west to Westminster Pier.
Shakespeare’s GlobeTheatreShakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which…
Southbank CentreArts centreBrutalist landmark passed on ferry.
10 Downing StreetSightPeer through gates on way to Trafalgar Square.
The Portrait Restaurant by Richard CorriganRestaurantBritish haute cuisine with views, set lunch menu.
Covent Garden PiazzaNeighborhoodBoutique shopping, market stalls, buskers.
London Transport MuseumMuseumGood spot for kids and transportation enthusiasts.
BloomsburySuburbIt is considered a fashionable residential area, and is the location of numerous cultural, intellectual, and…
Seven DialsNeighborhoodWalk via this area to the British Museum.
Museum TavernPubHistoric pub opposite the British Museum.
St. John cafePubCourtyard cafe next to London Review of Books.
SketchRestaurantTop restaurant for fine dining.
The National GalleryCafé
The IvyRestaurant

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