| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bike storage is available. the bright, no-nonsense private rooms and shared single-sex dorms feature hardwood floors, free wi-fi and desks, plus sinks with vanities. other amenities include a study room, a gym and guest laundry facilities. there's also a common kitchen and a room with a tv, as well as a foosball table. 9 miles from hyde park. complimentary amenities include continental breakfast served in the casual dining room, and either lunch (weekends) or dinner (monday through friday). a 5-minute walk from notting hill gate tube station, this down-to-earth hostel is also 1
Heathrow Airport 34 min
Tower of London (28 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. The British Museum (19 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Victoria and Albert Museum (9 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Tower Bridge (32 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Natural History Museum (8 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Trafalgar Square (18 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. The National Gallery (18 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Big Ben (19 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Palace of Westminster (19 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Hyde Park (10 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. St. Paul's Cathedral (22 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Westminster Abbey (19 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Kensington Palace (12 min)
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. lastminute.com London Eye (22 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Buckingham Palace (14 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. | 
