| parking and continental breakfast are complimentary; full english breakfast is offered at a surcharge. minimum-stay rules may apply. set in a redbrick edwardian townhouse, this simple, family-run hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, a 4-minute walk from the shops and restaurants along broadway, and 6 miles from the british museum. bathrooms are shared or en suite. the modest rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, desks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am
Heathrow Airport 47 min
Buckingham Palace (35 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. The Shard (41 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Palace of Westminster (39 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Westminster Abbey (40 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Tower Bridge (41 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The National Gallery (38 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. St. Paul's Cathedral (33 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The Regent's Park (21 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. lastminute.com London Eye (38 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. ZSL London Zoo (22 min)
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. The British Museum (29 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Hyde Park (31 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Big Ben (38 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Trafalgar Square (38 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Tower of London (40 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. | 
