a 3-minute walk from camden lock market. the nearest tube station is chalk farm, a 1-minute walk away. this down-to-earth hotel is across the road from the roundhouse theatre and music venue, and is surrounded by pubs, clubs and bars. an on-site cafe offers breakfast (surcharge), and serves coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads and pastries. the simple rooms with en suite bathrooms come with free wi-fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and flat-screen tvs. Heathrow Airport 54 min
Westminster Abbey (24 min) Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Regent's Park (11 min) Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. ZSL London Zoo (17 min) Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. Hyde Park (21 min) Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Big Ben (22 min) 16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. lastminute.com London Eye (22 min) Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Buckingham Palace (25 min) Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. St. Paul's Cathedral (20 min) Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Palace of Westminster (24 min) Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Tower of London (25 min) Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. The British Museum (13 min) Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Tower Bridge (29 min) Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The National Gallery (17 min) Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Trafalgar Square (16 min) Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Natural History Museum (27 min) Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. |