Paddington

Situated just north of Hyde Park, Paddington is an energetic and cosmopolitan area, with outstanding transport links connecting visitors to the rest of the capital and further afield. Paddington Station is itself a big cultural and architectural draw for visitors – designed in the mid 19th Century by one of the most influential architects of the time Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the station has a beautiful soaring dome-like roof and sees thousands of people travelling through it every day. + Info

Notting Hill

This exclusive West London area is most well-known for the famous Portobello Market and the Notting Hill Carnival. This is a great place to stay, from its cafes and restaurants, its market and boutique shops, to its pubs and bars. Notting Hill is very easily reached by Underground or bus from elsewhere in London. + Info