| set in a victorian building, this budget hotel is a 4-minute stroll from finsbury park tube station and 1 mile from the emirates stadium, home of the arsenal football club. studios add modern decor; some have bunk beds. the compact rooms with wood-effect flooring feature en suite bathrooms, flat-screen tvs with satellite channels, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an informal bar/lounge. english breakfast is free, while on-site parking is available for a surcharge
Heathrow Airport 59 min
The Regent's Park (19 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. The British Museum (21 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. lastminute.com London Eye (30 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. ZSL London Zoo (17 min)
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. Tower Bridge (30 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Hyde Park (26 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Palace of Westminster (25 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Big Ben (23 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The National Gallery (24 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Tower of London (29 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Buckingham Palace (27 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Trafalgar Square (26 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Westminster Abbey (26 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Shard (29 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. St. Paul's Cathedral (24 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. | 
