No matter where you are, London hotels will be in close proximity to a place of interest in the City. There are a wide range of attractions and places you can visit, why not start with a visit to Buckingham Palace, home of the Queen or walk around Trafalgar Square, arguably the centre of this lively city. Any history enthusiasts will enjoy visiting sites such as the tower of London, which houses the crown jewels and was the former residence of enemies of the monarchy.
Another place tourists in London often like to visit is the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Houses of Parliament, located on the North side of the river Thames, this is also the home of Big Ben, arguably London’s most iconic landmark. Also in the district of Westminster sits Westminster Abbey, which is the traditional site for English and British monarchs to be buried and for their coronation ceremony. There are famous British landmarks at every turn in London and even new attractions such as the London Eye can be a great experience.
London’s bus line network is transporting ca. 5 million tourists to their hotels or to various sights every day. The city’s economy is dominated by the press and publisher industry and companies working in the high-tech field.
Total population: 7,512,400 (2006) Postal codes: complicated system for every district