Guidebook for London
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
128 Gloucester RdSupermarket
Sainsbury's
31 Essex PlSupermarket
Food Scene
The Jam Cupboard, an arty restaurant and cocktail bar located in a luxury hotel. Places like this is why there is no need to venture out of the area to get good quality food and a refreshing cocktail.
The Jam Cupboard
61 Gloucester RdThe Jam Cupboard, an arty restaurant and cocktail bar located in a luxury hotel. Places like this is why there is no need to venture out of the area to get good quality food and a refreshing cocktail.
This place might not look like much from the outside, or even in the outside, but the Indian food served here more than makes up for that. One of the highest rated Indian restaurants in the city.
11 locals recommend
Memories of India Kensington
18 Gloucester RdThis place might not look like much from the outside, or even in the outside, but the Indian food served here more than makes up for that. One of the highest rated Indian restaurants in the city.
Stop off here for a beautiful bento box with a matcha tea. Tombo is all about healthy lifestyle, peace and minimalism. If you’re not up for a bento box, their katsu curry is super.
18 locals recommend
Tombo - Japanese Café
29 Thurloe PlStop off here for a beautiful bento box with a matcha tea. Tombo is all about healthy lifestyle, peace and minimalism. If you’re not up for a bento box, their katsu curry is super.
A super chic Sicilian serving great breakfasts, lunches and atmospheric dinners. Serving simple yet great food from the med, the atmosphere is driven by the aperitivo hour.
7 locals recommend
Iddu London
44 Harrington RdA super chic Sicilian serving great breakfasts, lunches and atmospheric dinners. Serving simple yet great food from the med, the atmosphere is driven by the aperitivo hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Compromising of a 400+ wine selection, this charming wine store turned bar is truly unique. We guarantee your host will charm you and help you sample some of Italy’s finest wines.
12 locals recommend
The Wine Place South Kensington
72 Old Brompton RdCompromising of a 400+ wine selection, this charming wine store turned bar is truly unique. We guarantee your host will charm you and help you sample some of Italy’s finest wines.
Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos. Make sure to book!
128 locals recommend
Kensington Roof Gardens
Modern British, 7th floor restaurant, set beside 3 rooftop gardens complete with flamingos. Make sure to book!
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadParks & Nature
Go wild and run through Hyde Park. The Serpentine provides the perfect spot for 2 mile loops. If you prefer running through more gardens rather than water, head to Kensington Gardens.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Go wild and run through Hyde Park. The Serpentine provides the perfect spot for 2 mile loops. If you prefer running through more gardens rather than water, head to Kensington Gardens.
Holland Park. The most manicured garden in London. Within Holland Park, stands this Japanese garden, with koi-carp ponds, waterfalls and peacocks.
117 locals recommend
Kyoto Garden
Holland Park AvenueHolland Park. The most manicured garden in London. Within Holland Park, stands this Japanese garden, with koi-carp ponds, waterfalls and peacocks.
Arts & Culture
Pop along and be enchanted in Kensington Gardens. Visit the Royal Palace and expect something a bit different from the usual heritage experience. Their principle is tradition with a twist...
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensPop along and be enchanted in Kensington Gardens. Visit the Royal Palace and expect something a bit different from the usual heritage experience. Their principle is tradition with a twist...
If you’re in London with the kids, this is an absolute no brainer. The world's most prestigious and pre-eminent museum of natural history, exhibiting a vast range of specimens.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadIf you’re in London with the kids, this is an absolute no brainer. The world's most prestigious and pre-eminent museum of natural history, exhibiting a vast range of specimens.
The V&A is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a collection of over 4.5 million objects.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe V&A is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a collection of over 4.5 million objects.
Attracting over 3 million visitors every year, this is one of London's major tourist attractions. A vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state of the art interactive exhibits.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadAttracting over 3 million visitors every year, this is one of London's major tourist attractions. A vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state of the art interactive exhibits.
Shopping
Spoilt for choice in Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, another one of the world's most famous department stores is located next door to Harrods. A magnificent cafe on the fifth floor with a lovely view
260 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeSpoilt for choice in Knightsbridge, Harvey Nichols, another one of the world's most famous department stores is located next door to Harrods. A magnificent cafe on the fifth floor with a lovely view
Harrods, the world's most famous department store is located no more than a 15 minute walk from the flat. Whether it's shopping you're after or not, Harrods is a must visit during your stay in London
1522 locals recommend
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdHarrods, the world's most famous department store is located no more than a 15 minute walk from the flat. Whether it's shopping you're after or not, Harrods is a must visit during your stay in London