| the cosy, casual studios with wood floors provide wi-fi access and flat-screen tvs, plus sitting areas, and kitchenettes with washing machines. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. a minute's walk from mornington crescent tube station, these informal serviced apartments are 15 minutes' walk from the british library and a mile from the british museum. the 1-bedroom apartments have separate living rooms
Heathrow Airport 47 min
Trafalgar Square (12 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. Hyde Park (15 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. The National Gallery (13 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Buckingham Palace (19 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. lastminute.com London Eye (18 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Westminster Abbey (18 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Tower of London (18 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. The British Museum (7 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. ZSL London Zoo (5 min)
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. Palace of Westminster (17 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Natural History Museum (21 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. St. Paul's Cathedral (14 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The Regent's Park (7 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. Tower Bridge (23 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. | 
