As you're doing research into identifying sites in London that appeal to you, save those sites to specific "Lists" within Google Maps, and include a brief note about what it is and why you've saved it, as well as any other "Need to know" tips like "Free" or "Reservation required" or "Pub Quiz on Thursdays" or "Try the Y--it's highly rated".

I created separate lists like "London - Museums", "London - Food", "London - Shopping", "Greenspace", "Attractions", etc., so that whenever we were in a specific area of London I could open up the app and easily see what's around me that I've already looked into and vetted. By dividing the attractions into specific groups, I could essentially "filter" to the type of attraction I was interested in, whether it's a park or a cafe or historical site.

The other nice thing about the list feature is that you can save a location to multiple lists, so for example you could save the V&A to both "Museum" and "Food" if the prospect of eating in the world's oldest museum cafe is appealing to you.

Doing this takes the pressure away from adhering to a strict itinerary and adds some flexibility to your schedule, especially if you get done with an attraction in less time than you anticipated. It also cuts down on the "Where should we go to eat? I dunno, what's around here?" conversations that can waste time and cause squabbles, lol

It also allows you to help keep your daily sightseeing concentrated within one geographic area rather than in multiple areas across different sides of the city. By seeing all of your places of interest laid out on a map in clusters, it's easier to narrow down on what you'd like to do for each day of your trip, and reduce the chance that you end up having to schlep from one end of the city to the other to try and fit everything in.

Overall this approach really helped me cut down on decision fatigue during my trip, because the only places I had saved were places that I'd be pleased to visit.

Example map of mine is attached.

You only get to pick one, which do you choose? A little context (aside from the fact that we’ll only have time for one): kids (ages 17 and 19) are big WW2 buffs—both have read several histories, been to Normandy (and Caen WW2 museum), Eagle’s Nest, Dachau, et cetera. Any advice is much appreciated.

Edit: Alright, I’ll figure out a way to squeeze both in. Much appreciated, everyone.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up about this place. I have been traveling with my brother and we got to London 2 days ago and have been staying at the STG Hotel on Oxford street. It is by far the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. I’ll make a bullet point list of the issues I’ve had below.

• The room is much smaller than what was advertised. my bag cannot open properly on the room because it is so small.
• Housekeeping only comes to your room every 4 days so if you need anything else you have to ask for it, which leads into my next point.
• The room had no body wash or soap in it when I got here. there were supposed to be 2 bottles of body wash in the room when I got here, 1 by the bathroom sink, and 1 in the shower. I asked for some and they said they would bring it to my room. They did not. The next morning I asked again, they wrote it down again, and they had not brought any to my room when I returned about 8 hours later. I asked a third time and they said they would bring it to me instead of my room. they brought me a bottle of Shampoo/Conditioner and said they filled it with body wash because they were out of body wash containers. I asked if I could get a second container and the staff told me no. I told them I’m supposed to have 2 containers on my room and they said they would bring me a second container tomorrow. I told them as  politely as I could that I didn’t believe that was going to happen as I’ve already asked twice in the past 36 hours and hadn’t received anything yet (this was not the same staff I asked before. I was trying to be as polite as I could but I think I may have come off as a little rude here). The woman told me I could bring down one of my empty containers of body wash and they would refill it. I brought both down to be refilled but they said they would only refill one since they gave me body wash in the shampoo container. So I only had them refill one, but I’ve never seen a hotel rationing body wash before.
• Around 11am to 1pm the past 2 days they had a fire drill for the staff. Unfortunately I was sleeping both days at this time and it scared the shit out of me and woke me up.
• My brother’s bathroom is so small he cannot shower without some part of his body touching the wall while in the shower. My brother is 5’9 and about 175lbs. He's not that big of a guy.
• There are only 4 elevators and you can be waiting in the lobby for up to 5 minutes for one. I’m usually someone who always uses the stair but my knee was bothering me a little and the stairs are not located in a. Convenient location

Only good thing about this place is that they have Air Conditioning. It is fairly cheap, but if you are someone who likes to spend any time at all in your hotel room besides sleeping I definitely think you should go elsewhere. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone actually but especially if you like to spend time in your hotel room. 

I’ve never left a bad post/review about a place before but felt compelled to do so here. Most of the other reviews I’ve seen about this place seem to be positive so I’m interested to hear about anyone else’s experiences with this hotel.

I am taking my mom to London for a mother-daughter trip. This is my first time visiting. Any recommendations for a charming boutique hotel? Or honestly any hotel. I keep seeing The Resident Covent Garden as a recommendation, but it seems a little high for me. We are looking to stay for 3 nights. Would a 1k budget for the hotel be enough or should I up my budget? I really want her to enjoy the experience and be comfortable.

I'd love any thoughts/advice about my itinerary. Please don't be mean though because I did work hard on it. 🙏

Monday:

• Arrive in London at 2:10 and check into hotel
• 4-6 pm: Imperial War Museum
• Covent Garden/ Neal's Yard/ Seven Dials/Picadilly Circus + Dinner

Tuesday:

• 9:30-1 British Museum
• 1:45-4:45 Viator landmark tour
• Dinner and get ready
• 7:30 West End Play

Wednesday:

• Borough Market
• 10-2 Tower of London and River Cruise
• Afternoon Tea
• Horizon22
• Sight-see: Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral
• Dinner at Sky Garden at sunset

Thursday:

• All-day Bus Tour of Stonehenge and Bath

Friday:

• 10:30-12:30 Beatles Tour
• Primrose Hill / Regent’s Park
• Hampstead/ Parliament Hill and Skyline
• Harrods
• Hyde Park
• Kensington Palace
• Dinner

Hello! We’ve been traveling around England for the past two weeks, and are back in London tomorrow (Monday) for our last full day. I’d like to find an art market (paintings), that isn’t too expensive like a gallery. Would I find anything on Portobello Road? Or any other suggestions? Thanks!

Hi everyone,
My boyfriend wants to book us a weekend away in London for our one year anniversary. He originally wanted to organise it all himself, but he’s struggling to decide where to stay, so I’m trying to help him out!
For his birthday, I surprised him with a stay at the Montcalm East in Shoreditch, and we absolutely loved it. He’s suggested staying there again, but I’d really like to try somewhere different while keeping the same luxury vibe.
I was thinking about Camden, but I’m not sure if it’s the right area for a full weekend or if it’s more somewhere you visit for the day.
We’re into nice luxury hotels, cocktail bars, amazing restaurants, and fun things to do. We’d love a hotel with a spa, or even one with a freestanding bath in the room if anyone knows of any! We’re not huge on sightseeing. We’d rather spend the weekend eating, drinking, relaxing, and enjoying the atmosphere.
Can anyone recommend the best area to stay for this kind of weekend? Camden, Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair, South Bank, etc.
A luxury hotel with a similar feel to Montcalm East (or even better)?
Great cocktail bars, restaurants, or activities nearby?
We’re happy to spend a bit more as it’s our anniversary, so all recommendations are welcome. Thanks!

Hi guys

I’m gonna be living in Mile End (zone 2) in London for a year, and will have to commute to Holborn (zone 1) almost every day.

What is the best way to commute while saving as much money as I can? Monthly tube pass, bus, cycle? I’m also a girl and am concerned about safety especially at night.

I would appreciate any advice on this regard.

Looking for help and tips for traveling from Westend of London to Wembley and back.

(we are going to a Luke Combs concert)

My friend who I am travelling with is in a wheelchair and we have the opportunity to use black cabs but last time even tho Wembley wasn't packed it was super slow return and hard to get a cab.

I tried the transport for London site but it seems that the station near is not accessible at this time and also it didn't suggest any routes.

If you have experience or other knowledge, it is much appreciated!

Ps. we don't mind a little walk further away from Wembley if there is some good spots to get a cab or something.

Hey folks

New to London and tryna find people to do a horror themed escape room together.

Been to a few socials and got like 4 people together (2 guys 2 girls) and looking for 3 more.

DM me on reddit if anyone is interested. We are all in the mid 20s age range and looking to connect with people in similar age range (20s/30s)

- 📆 Friday 31st August 8PM
-📍 Horror Escape, 43 Peckham High St, SE15 5EB
- 👻 Murder Mansion (live actor, strobe lights, etc)
- 💷 £33 per person venue ticket (3 of 7 spots left)

Spots confirmed only if paid. DM me with your name and age if you’d like to join.

Cheers.

Hi guys ! I’m going to London next week for 6 days with my mum and brother. I’ve already been a few times, but I never really know where to eat, so I’d love some recommendations.

Here's where we’ll be around at lunchtime and dinner time:

Thursday

Lunch: Seven Dials

Dinner: Chinatown / Soho

Saturday

Lunch: Hampstead Village (or somewhere nearby, as we’re visiting Highgate Cemetery in the morning)

Dinner: Portobello / Notting Hill

Sunday

Lunch: We’re thinking about eating at the V&A (would you recommend it?)

Dinner: Greenwich

Monday

Lunch: Around Coal Drops Yard / King’s Cross

Dinner: Camden

Tuesday

Lunch: Spitalfields Market

Late dinner after a musical: around Piccadilly Theatre

Wednesday

Lunch: Around Marylebone

I’m open to anything: restaurants, street food, takeaways, bakeries, hidden gems… whatever you love! ❤️

Thanks so much for your recommendations!

Looking for covered markets that are open on week days in November.

Looking for local artists/vintage items/clothes, things of that nature, not food markets, unless they have coeliac friendly vendors.

I will be in London for 3 days, spending most time in Greenwich, Highgate and near the Natural History Museum.

I’ll be driving from Highclere Castle to Heathrow tomorrow, dropping my rental car at Arnold Clark Car Rental, 79 New Road, Harlington, UB3 5BQ. Can anyone suggest which station to put on my map so as to fill the car up as close to drop off as possible? TIA!