| the tower of london is 15 minutes away by foot, and the london eye ferris wheel is 3 miles away. fans are available on request, and minimum-stay rules apply. airy living rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, and some units add furnished terraces, balconies and/or sofabeds. set on a bustling city street, these trendy apartments in a narrow brown brick building are a 3-minute walk from aldgate east station. wi-fi access and extra linens (fee) are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the contemporary apartments with colourful decor offer 1 or 2 bedrooms, and feature flat-screen tvs, sleek kitchens and washer/dryers
Heathrow Airport 57 min
London Bridge (12 min)
Concrete pedestrian and traffic bridge that gave a major railway station its name. The National Gallery (18 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. St. Paul's Cathedral (14 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Tower of London (7 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. Palace of Westminster (17 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Tower Bridge (11 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. lastminute.com London Eye (17 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Buckingham Palace (19 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. The Shard (13 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Hyde Park (26 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Borough Market (15 min)
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods. Westminster Abbey (18 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Trafalgar Square (17 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Big Ben (16 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. | 
