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Trip Preparation
Climate
On the whole, London’s temperate climate is warm in summer and cool in winter, usually without extremes in temperature. In winter, London can get down to a few degrees below freezing and in summer it can get up to 28C. It can also rain quite hard, but drizzle is more common.
Language
Currently, there are about 180 nationalities living in London and they all speak a form of English.
Telephone
London is one of the oldest capitals in the world and renowned for its red public telephone boxes. A few still exist but most people communicate via their cell phones and London has comprehensive cell phone cover and easily available broadband.
On the whole, London’s temperate climate is warm in summer and cool in winter, usually without extremes in temperature. In winter, London can get down to a few degrees below freezing and in summer it can get up to 28C. It can also rain quite hard, but drizzle is more common.
Language
Currently, there are about 180 nationalities living in London and they all speak a form of English.
Telephone
London is one of the oldest capitals in the world and renowned for its red public telephone boxes. A few still exist but most people communicate via their cell phones and London has comprehensive cell phone cover and easily available broadband.
Country and People
Customs / Culture
London is a metropolitan city with many customs and cultures but the English culture still shines through and is exemplified by orderly queues in banks and at bus stops. The West End in London is renowned for its Regency housing, museums and for its numerous theatres where some of Britain’s finest actors tread the boards.
Traditions
London has many traditions but changing the guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous. Other traditions that include great pageantry include the Lord Mayor’s parade on New Year’s Day and the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. London is also renowned for its red double-decker buses and for its black taxi cabs.
Religion
All religions are represented in London, a city where people of faith do not fear persecution.
London is a metropolitan city with many customs and cultures but the English culture still shines through and is exemplified by orderly queues in banks and at bus stops. The West End in London is renowned for its Regency housing, museums and for its numerous theatres where some of Britain’s finest actors tread the boards.
Traditions
London has many traditions but changing the guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous. Other traditions that include great pageantry include the Lord Mayor’s parade on New Year’s Day and the Beefeaters at the Tower of London. London is also renowned for its red double-decker buses and for its black taxi cabs.
Religion
All religions are represented in London, a city where people of faith do not fear persecution.
Getting Around
Airports / Car rental
London is served by five airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City Airport. Car rental is easy to book in advance or to hire on arrival, on most occasions.
Public Transport
There is good public transport between London and all its airports. Within London, there is the largest underground network of trains in the world and on the surface there are plenty of buses and taxis. Buying an Oyster card makes getting around London that much easier.
London is served by five airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City Airport. Car rental is easy to book in advance or to hire on arrival, on most occasions.
Public Transport
There is good public transport between London and all its airports. Within London, there is the largest underground network of trains in the world and on the surface there are plenty of buses and taxis. Buying an Oyster card makes getting around London that much easier.
Discover and Enjoy
Latest version edited by Fran Davis
Culinary SpecialitiesThere are numerous styles of restaurants in London including famous eateries such as The Ivy in Covent Garden. Cheaper eating can be enjoyed in various restaurant chains and Chinese can be found in Chinatown and Japanese food in London’s financial centre and Soho. In fact, whatever your taste in food, London has a choice of restaurants to meet your needs.
Lifestyle
London is a wealthy city with grand residential housing and fine hotels and shops. There is some poverty but, on the whole, most people who live in London enjoy a reasonable lifestyle, especially when compared to many capital cities.
Sights
There are probably more great sights to see in London than in almost any other city in the world. Famous landmarks include the Houses of Parliament and “Big Ben” which, in fact, is called St. Stephen’ s tower with Big Ben being the name of the bell. Other landmarks that visitors like to see are Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Hyde Park, Regent’s Park Zoo and the Millennium Wheel now called the London Eye.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in London (Region)
the hotel lies about five minutes from the airport and with the free bus very easy to reach. To London city you drove with the metro at least 45 minutes and tickets cost up to £15 per day (it depends on the time on) the atmosphere and furnishings in the bar front desk was very accommodating. In general it was a really great vacation, but much too short! Since we only tight three days in London. And that is much too little! Read more
in December 11
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Bettina, Age 19-25, Couple
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Great location (perfect connection to Heathrow), cheap hotel (anyway a bit better hostel), rarely can get this combination in London. The staff were friendly, the breakfast (English breakfast) was sufficient and okay. For couples: the double room are equipped with two single beds, in our case were walking on foot, so not very romantic. Hygiene: the cleaning ladies every day in the fight against dirt of the guests on floors bathrooms and toilets pulled, but many of the guests I didn't like the... Read more
in December 11
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Maggie, Age 26-30, Couple
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We had five great days. The transportation to and from the hotel the rooms are clean. The towels were always changed. The staff was very friendly! The keys of the rooms were a bit 'special' but that was okay Sunday we had unfortunately no safe, got us was missing. Which was great, the hotel is a short distance to the opportunities for shopping has. It is also just around the corner from a metro station. With the metro there are one or two stops to Oxford street! The hotel is in a great locati... Read more
in November 11
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Michelle & Nathalie, Age 19-25, Friends
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I was really nicely surprised. The price performance ratio has just voted and London is well-known for expensive hotels are then often run out again. This was the absolutely not the case. Also with the breakfast-which we walked into the room I am satisfied former. Obstsalast, orange juice, Croissant, rolls and a danishes, as well as Butter and jam and a hot beverage of your choice were really enough diversity of food and beverage choices. However, there were a restaurant on the ground floor, ... Read more
in December 11
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Alex, Age 26-30, Couple
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We stayed for five days with the family in London for a city break. On the day of arrival were the rooms (two double room) unfortunately in the morning wasn't't available. As' compensation ' we were given but a upgrade into the next higher room category! Super, since the rooms on the 14th floor and there is a wonderful view of the city (toward the river Thames) had! The Edgware road it is about 15 minutes walking distance to the Marple arch, from where our 'big bus sightseeing tour' started. ... Read more
in January 12
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Elmar, Age 41-45, Family
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