London guides
London, from your doorstep.
We don’t just hand you keys. Each NourNest neighbourhood comes with a little local knowledge — where to eat, what to see, and how to spend a free morning — with practical ideas to help you plan your stay.
Family visits and longer stays
How to choose a London apartment for your family
Compare beds, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry and pushchair access when choosing a London family apartment. Use our practical booking checklist.
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East London with kids: a flexible family day from Shoreditch
Plan an east London family day with Young V&A, buggy travel, meal breaks and practical questions for your NourNest apartment.
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Staying longer in east London: choosing an apartment for everyday life
Compare east London apartments for several weeks: regular journeys, bedrooms, kitchen and laundry arrangements, quotes and extension terms.
Read the guideGuides by neighbourhood
Old Street & Shoreditch
London's creative and tech corridor. Silicon Roundabout, Spitalfields, Brick Lane. Design-led apartments at the seam of finance and east-end street culture.
- Spitalfields Market and Old Spitalfields antiques
- Brick Lane (Sunday market, curry mile, vintage)
- Boxpark Shoreditch and Box Hall
Plan a few hours in Old Street & Shoreditch →
Hackney
East London's most characterful corner — Columbia Road flowers, Broadway Market, and Victoria Park. Brick terraces, independent cafés, and Sunday markets on the doorstep.
- Columbia Road Flower Market (Sundays)
- Broadway Market and London Fields
- Victoria Park
Plan a few hours in Hackney →
Islington & Angel
Upper Street's restaurants and theatres, the antiques of Camden Passage, and elegant Georgian squares. Polished and leafy, with Angel minutes from the City and King's Cross.
- Upper Street dining and the Almeida Theatre
- Camden Passage antiques market
- Sadler's Wells
Plan a few hours in Islington & Angel →
Borough & Pimlico
South Bank food culture and Pimlico's Regency streets. Walk to Tate Modern, the Globe, and Borough Market for breakfast.
- Borough Market (one of London's best food markets)
- Tate Modern and the Tate Britain
- The Shard and the Globe
Plan a few hours in Borough & Pimlico →
By interest
However you like to spend a day in London.
Start with a NourNest guide. Find places to explore at your own pace, with booking options when you want a guide or a ticket.
Eat & drink
Start with Borough Market, then plan a meal and a riverside wander. Find places to eat, practical visiting advice and optional food tours.
Read the Borough food guideMarkets & green space
Build a slower day around Hackney’s markets, London Fields and the canal. Browse the guide before choosing a walk or a guided experience.
Read the Hackney guideCulture & theatre
Make an evening of Islington: choose a theatre, find somewhere for supper and check the venue’s programme before booking.
Read the Islington culture guideGetting around
Contactless or Oyster, buses or the Tube? Plan your journey, check step-free access and decide whether a sightseeing ticket suits your day.
Read the London transport guideBeyond your front door
Make a day of London.
A river cruise, a famous landmark or a taste of the city. Find your next London experience and book with GetYourGuide.
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Experiences supplied by GetYourGuide. You can also explore by interest below.
Pick a neighbourhood, then a home in it.
Every apartment puts the best of its area within a short walk.