| it's 4 minutes from hyde park and a 14-minute walk from paddington train and tube stations (offering direct links to heathrow airport). the straightforward rooms have en suite bathrooms, and include free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast is free. a 2-minute walk from the bustling shopping and dining district of queensway, this modest hotel occupies a 4-storey townhouse. additional amenities include an indian restaurant serving curries and a buffet menu, plus a lounge area
Heathrow Airport 28 min
Trafalgar Square (15 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. The British Museum (17 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. The National Gallery (16 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Westminster Abbey (16 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. Kensington Palace (11 min)
Royal palace and gardens, with exhibits on former residents like Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. Tower Bridge (30 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Tower of London (25 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Natural History Museum (9 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. Buckingham Palace (11 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. lastminute.com London Eye (20 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Big Ben (16 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. St. Paul's Cathedral (20 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Palace of Westminster (17 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Hyde Park (10 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Victoria and Albert Museum (10 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. | 
