every London borough comes with its own quirks and charms. all having different architecture, attractions, and people. with this guide, were going to go through all the must-see places in London.
CAMDEN-
Best at:
- Nightlife- Nightlife. Live music venues, sophisticated clubs, and lively pubs abound in King’s Cross and Camden neighbourhoods. Camden offers 278 different pubs to select from.
- Rugged greenery- Get lost in Hampstead Heath’s sprawling woodlands and the charming neighbourhood of Hampstead Village.
Worst at:
• Inevitably, where there is partying there can be noise and disruption at all hours of the night so you might not get a lot of sleep. Come to Camden for a fun night in London but consider booking your stay at a hotel in a quieter spot if you’re keen to get your beauty sleep.
• Petty theft– Zip up and keep a close eye because the King’s Cross Tube station is reportedly a favourite hangout for pickpockets in London.
GREENWICH-
Best at:
- Maritime Heritage- Learn about the fascinating significance this region bears in London’s maritime past by visiting the Old Royal Naval Academy, the Cutty Sark, and the National Maritime Museum.
- Pub food- We suggest going to one of the top pubs in Greenwich for a Sunday roast.
- Recyclability- Putting the “green” in “Greenwich,” this is the environmentally greenest borough in all of London, with the best recycling standards.
Worst at:
• Transport links. The DLR is fun to ride once you snag the front ‘driver’s’ seat, but it is much slower than the tube so getting to and from Greenwich can mean a lengthy journey.
HACKNEY-
Best at:
- Hipster hangouts – including craft beer bars, compelling street art, vegan breakfasts, and edgy coffee shops. There is also the Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, a stunning botanical park on an ex-railroad line that offers outdoor dining.
- Boutique shopping – you’ll find an excellent range of thrift stores on Shoreditch’s Brick Lane and along the streets of Hackney and Hoxton.
- Alternative outdoor experiences such as bathing and swimming at the London Fields Lido, meeting the donkeys and goats at the Hackney City Farm or cycling along the urban waterways of the Regent’s Canal. The perfect way to spend the time before enjoying some spa treatments in your London hotel
Worst at:
• Transport links. The tube doesn’t cover much of this largest borough so that means a lot of bus hopping or connecting to the London Overground from your Marble Arch Hotel.
• Hackney has a high poverty population, which at 36% sits above the London average of 27%.
HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM-
Best at:
• Shopping– You’ll find Westfield London, the largest shopping mall in London here – which has outlets of all the major high street brands, designer names and department stores. There’s also a large cinema
• Shopping (again)– This borough is also the home to the renowned Shepherd’s Bush Market, which opens Monday – Saturday. You can buy fresh produce, clothing and other apparel before enjoying an afternoon tea in nearby London hotels
• Top-notch comedy– Hammersmith is home to the Eventim Apollo which attracts huge names in stand-up comedy and grand-scale concerts
• Football clubs– The borough is the only one to have three professional clubs within its territory, these being Chelsea, Fulham and the Queens Park Rangers
Worst at:
• Noise from aircraft– The borough is beneath the Heathrow flight path and controversial discussions about opening a third runway have been met with backlash from borough residents
• Unemployment rates in the borough are the lowest in the city, recently registered at 3.5%
ISLINGTON-
Best at:
• The arts. Islington is where you’ll find Sadler’s Wells, the Almeida Theatre, Islington Assembly Hall and the intimate King’s Head Pub Theatre, which makes Islington a great place to consider for a cultural evening out from nearby boutique hotels in London
• Food. In Islington, you will find an extremely diverse plethora of restaurants including Brazilian, Turkish, Italian, Thai and Mediterranean
Worst at:
• Cost of living. Property prices and rental rates in Islington have skyrocketed as the area has undergone gentrification, and the average rental of a single bedroom is £999 per month
• Islington has one of the highest vehicle accident rates than any other borough, so take care whilst driving in the region