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Where to Stay in London: Area Quiz

Five quick questions about your trip. We'll suggest the three London areas that suit you best, with links to our guides for each.

For most first-time visitors the best area to stay in London is the West End or Westminster: walkable to the big sights, theatres and the river. Pick the South Bank for views and food, Shoreditch or Camden for nightlife at lower prices, Kensington for families, and Golders Green for kosher food. Take the quiz for your match.

1. Is this your first time in London?
2. What matters most?
3. Your budget for a hotel?
4. Arriving by Eurostar or out to the airports?
5. Who's coming?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best area to stay in London for first-timers?

The West End or Westminster: you can walk to Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Parliament and the river, with Tube lines everywhere. The South Bank is a good alternative with river views and Borough Market.

Where should I stay in London on a budget?

King's Cross and Camden, Shoreditch and East London, or Greenwich. The City has excellent weekend deals because its business hotels empty out.

Where should families stay in London?

South Kensington for the Natural History and Science Museums, Kensington and Notting Hill for the parks, or Greenwich for space and a village feel.

Where should I stay in London if I keep Shabbat?

Golders Green or Hendon in north-west London, which have the most shuls, kosher restaurants and kosher shops, on the Northern line.

How does the quiz decide?

Each answer adds points to the areas that suit it, based on our editors' judgement and our area guides; the three highest-scoring areas are shown. Read the area guides before you book.

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