| there are basic twin rooms, and shared dorms with bunk beds. all include free wi-fi, bed linen and in-room security lockers. a 5-minute walk from the river thames and less than 15 minutes' walk from both victoria station and pimlico tube station, this casual hostel is housed over a victorian pub. they also have washbasins, and share bathroom facilities. a bar offering pizzas is open 24 hours to residents, the traditional pub and lounge downstairs serves real ales. . complimentary continental breakfast is included
Heathrow Airport 38 min
Palace of Westminster (8 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Big Ben (9 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace (7 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. St. Paul's Cathedral (19 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The National Gallery (12 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Trafalgar Square (11 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. lastminute.com London Eye (11 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. The British Museum (18 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Victoria and Albert Museum (8 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Hyde Park (10 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Tower of London (20 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Tower Bridge (21 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The Shard (20 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Natural History Museum (9 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Westminster Abbey (8 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. | 
