Best area to stay in London

North London runs red. Stay near Highbury.

I stayed at The Langham last time I went. LINK I think the nearest tube is Oxford Circus. Oxford and Regent. I also stayed at a nice spot near Russell Square one year that was a bit sleepier.

Staying somewhere near Covent Garden or Leicester Square would be the winner I think . That's kind of the tourist center of things. Soho and Westminster would also work depending on what you want to do.

Trafalgar square is about as centrally located as you can get.

Chelsea

I like that area a lot too. The food truck outside the British Museum run by a young Italian couple sells Muffalettas.

But staying near Leicester Square would be great for a first time visitor who wants to walk, imho. Although, with the tube being everywhere, it really doesn't matter like a lot of cities.

I'm a fan of picking a direction and walking after I've hit my list of spots. Granted, my list is damn long. I just need to know where the muslim neighborhoods are

The Muslim area is called "Europe". Just avoid that part, and you should retain your head.

As the guy above says, I'll withdraw Covent Garden and do a day trip there for shops/restaurants. Leicester Square is your winner. Theatres, Chinatown, Restaurants, all within easy (and crowded) walking distance.

How does everyone feel about South Bank?

We loved staying at the St Pancras Marriot in Kings Cross. Super Baller hotel if you want it to be.











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Stayed by Grosvenor Square last time I went and liked the area, but was only there a few days