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London Travel Guide
London mixes royal pageantry with world-class free museums, centuries-old pubs, and market streets like Borough and Camden — a city where you can see the Crown Jewels in the morning and catch a West End show at night.
Best time to visit London
May–September for the warmest weather and long daylight. Spring and early autumn are milder and less crowded; December is festive with Christmas lights and markets.
Top things to do in London
- Westminster: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge
- Free museums: British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, National Gallery
- Borough Market food stalls and a Thames-side walk to St Paul's
- West End theatre (day seats and TodayTix lotteries for deals)
- Camden Market, Notting Hill, and Covent Garden street performers
- Greenwich: Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and the Meridian Line
How much does London cost?
Estimated daily costs per person, excluding international flights:
| Style | Daily budget | What it gets you |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | €75–115 / day | Hostels or budget chains, meal deals and markets, free museums, Oyster/contactless caps |
| Mid-range | €160–280 / day | 3–4★ hotels in Zone 1–2, pub and restaurant meals, paid attractions, a show |
| Luxury | €400+ / day | 5★ hotels in Mayfair/Covent Garden, afternoon tea, premium theatre seats |
London FAQ
How many days do you need in London?
4 days covers Westminster, the Tower, two or three museums, and a West End show. A week adds Greenwich, Notting Hill, and a day trip to Windsor or Oxford.
When is the best time to visit London?
May to September has the best weather and longest days. December is atmospheric with holiday lights. Pack a light rain layer whenever you come.
Is London expensive?
Accommodation is the big cost. Offset it with free world-class museums, supermarket meal deals, market food, and contactless daily fare caps on the Tube (~£8.50 in Zones 1–2).
Are London museums really free?
Yes — permanent collections at the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Modern, V&A, Natural History and Science Museums are all free. Special exhibitions charge separately.
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