Lonely Planet London

Dive headfirst into London and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

London rewards curiosity - discover inventive street food kitchens alongside historic old-world pubs, and legendary cockney markets that rub shoulders with sprawling wild parkland. Our on-the-ground experts have visited art exhibitions on the South Bank, danced the night away in Brixton, and uncovered the best shopping in the West End. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's London travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to London effortlessly, including:

• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of London
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to Cutty Sark, and Westminster Abbey
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with British culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: The West End; City of London; South Bank; Kensington & Hyde Park; Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields; East London; Hampstead & North London; Notting Hill & West London; South London; Richmond, Kew & Hampton Court plus day trips

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's London.