Travel Guide - Short Stay London

 

 

London is a city which has always got so much on offer. Tourists and leisure travelers are often left in awe by the sheer beauty, pace, hospitality and facilities the city has to offer. From Hyde Park to Notting Hill, there is so much to keep you occupied.


Hyde Park

Hyde Park can truly be ranked amongst the most beautiful, maintained and designed public parks in not just Europe but whole world. This historic park sprawls on a piece of land more than 350 acres wide. The park is an absolute paradise for a nature and plant lover. From the beautiful fountain named after Late Princess Diana to the Speaker’s corner and from the splendid Serpentine Lake to the favorite mass demonstration point, the park has something for everyone. This is truly a real depiction of London which is famous for its Cultural Diversity and great attitude.


Kensington Gardens

Kensington Garden was initially a part of the Kensington Palace and also a part of Hyde Park until the queen decided to separate it in 1728. The park has a royal feel to it and is often referred to as the smarter of the two Parks. Beautiful Landscapes and gardens, fountains and exotic plants are all on display in this wonderful Garden next to Space Apart Hotel.


Bayswater

Bayswater is like a paradise on earth for an epicure. The area is a cosmopolitan melting pot with people from almost all ethnic races living in one neighborhood in perfect harmony. The streets are lined with restaurants serving Greek, Brazilian, Arab, American and many other delicacies. The beautiful architecture and Georgian Stucco terraces are worth a watch.


Notting Hill

Notting Hill is famous for a lot many more reasons than just the movie starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant (the movie too is titled Notting Hill). Located North West Of Hyde Park, Notting Hill is home to some of the most uptown stores and also an annual carnival which attracts some of the finest and most famous fashion designers from all over Europe.


Just a few more steps and you will hit Knightsbridge and its world famous and exclusive store, Harrods. And of course, there’s always the Oxford Street for those who like to shop till they drop. And a few minutes further is the world famous Theater District where you can sit down and relax and be entertained at the same time. And if you are lucky, you may even find yourself at Andrew Llyod Webber’s show within a few minutes of leaving your apartment.