London is the largest city in the United Kingdom, and its nation’s capital city. Due to its rich culture, sheer size, economic importance to the UK and heritage, it attracts tourists of all kinds from all over the world.
London Hotels cater for every kind of visitor, from top end luxury requirements, to student traveller accommodation.
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
Exhibitions/trade shows/events in London |
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HOTELYMPIA
(2/26/2012 until 3/1/2012)
International Hotel and Restaurant Exhibition |
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TFM&A
(2/28/2012 until 2/29/2012)
Technology for Marketing & Advertising |
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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY
(3/4/2012 until 3/5/2012)
International Beauty Exhibition |
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INTERNATIONAL CONFEX
(3/6/2012 until 3/8/2012)
Conference and Exhibition Industries Exhibition |
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Oceanology International
(3/13/2012 until 3/15/2012)
International Oceanological Equipment & Services Exhibition |
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INTERSPILL
(3/13/2012 until 3/15/2012) |
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Best of Britain & Ireland - Travel Trade Forum
(3/14/2012 until 3/15/2012)
British Travel Trade Fair |
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Ideal Home Show
(3/16/2012 until 4/1/2012) |
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Ecobuild & Futurebuild
(3/20/2012 until 3/22/2012)
International Exhibition for Design, Construction and Built Environment |
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BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
(3/21/2012 until 3/27/2012) |
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LBF
(4/16/2012 until 4/18/2012)
London Book Fair |
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INFOSECURITY Europe
(4/24/2012 until 4/26/2012)
Information Security Event |
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Internet World UK
(4/24/2012 until 4/26/2012)
Internet World UK |
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Counter Terror Expo
(4/25/2012 until 4/26/2012) |
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Caffè Culture
(5/16/2012 until 5/17/2012) |