| cosy, straightforward rooms with wood fixtures and shared bathrooms feature free wi-fi, smart tvs and desks, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms add en suite bathrooms, pull-out sofas and city views. kids age 11 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. free on-site parking is available. check-in time: 1:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am. within a minute's walk from shops and restaurants on a bustling high street, this unassuming hotel is also a 2-minute walk from dalston kingsland train station, and 3 miles from both st paul's cathedral and the tower of london
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 4
St. Paul's Cathedral (19 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. lastminute.com London Eye (26 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Trafalgar Square (27 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Tower Bridge (21 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The National Gallery (27 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. The Regent's Park (24 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Tower of London (21 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Palace of Westminster (29 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Big Ben (28 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The Shard (29 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Westminster Abbey (30 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Borough Market (29 min)
Huge market under the railway lines, for British-reared meat and artisanal baked and dairy goods. Hyde Park (32 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The British Museum (20 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Buckingham Palace (30 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. | 
