London · First visit
First trip to London? Westminster and Covent Garden are the easiest bases — walkable, central, and full of icons. South Kensington suits museum-heavy days. Compare areas, then match hotels by real room photos.
Quick picks
Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and St James's Park — postcard London on foot.
West End theatre, street performers, and buzzy pedestrian streets — the default first-timer pick.
V&A, Natural History Museum, and refined Victorian streets near Hyde Park.
Still deciding? Read Westminster vs Covent Garden or the full where to stay in London guide.
Hotel picks