| set in a victorian-era townhouse situated off a tranquil, tree-lined square, this modest family-run hotel is a 4-minute walk from paddington station (providing fast trains to heathrow airport), a mile from hyde park, and 0. free continental breakfast is provided, and there's a casual indian restaurant and bar. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the simple rooms come with en suite bathrooms, tvs, and tea/coffeemaking equipment. 7 miles from oxford street
Heathrow Airport 21 min
Tower of London (24 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Buckingham Palace (10 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. lastminute.com London Eye (19 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Hyde Park (12 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Big Ben (15 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The British Museum (14 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Palace of Westminster (16 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Tower Bridge (29 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Victoria and Albert Museum (14 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. St. Paul's Cathedral (22 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The National Gallery (15 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Westminster Abbey (15 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Regent's Park (9 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Trafalgar Square (15 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Natural History Museum (13 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. | 
