London GuideNoisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom, it is also the largest city in Western Europe and the European Union. HotelsFind hotels in London, including The Groucho Club, Covent Garden Hotel, Bridgestreet Atelier EC1 Apartments London, Savoy Hotel London, Hotel 41, The Soho Hotel and The Halkin. Places and AttractionsExplore popular places and attractions around London including Buckingham Palace, King's Cross station, National Theatre, Barbican Centre, Liberty - London, Temple Church and Institute Of Contemporary Arts. RestaurantsDiscover restaurants around London including Anchor Bankside, Altitude 360, The Wallace Restaurant, HMS President, Garfunkel's, PAUL Bakery and Islington Metal Works. East EndThe East End is a district of central London, stretching out from the edge of The City to the River Lea. HampsteadHampstead is a district of north central London. The key sights are a wealth of under-stated historical attractions, and the magnificent open spaces of Hampstead Heath. SouthCroydon links here. For other places with the same name, see Croydon. South London is generally defined as any part of Greater London that is south of the river Thames. Heathrow AirportHeathrow Airport is in the west of London and is one of the world's busiest airports. City of LondonThe City of London, also known as The City, or The Square Mile, is the area of London that originally lay within the ancient city walls. LambethLambeth is a borough of inner south-west London. Within the London Borough of Lambeth, are the South Bank complex, London Waterloo station and its surrounds, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, St. South Kensington-ChelseaSouth Kensington-Chelsea is a district of central London. This district is defined as the southern part part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Southwark-LewishamLondon/Southwark-Lewisham is a distinct of inner south London. Southwark was one of the earliest extensions of settlement … SohoSoho is a district of central London, part of the West End, famous for jazz, its gay village, sex shops and alternative lifestyles. Mayfair-MaryleboneMayfair and Marylebone is a district of central London This is a large area of central London with the south encompassing the … South BankSouth Bank is a district of central London. Experiencing the South Bank is a must-do in any London itinerary. CamdenCamden is an inner northern district of London. Its heart lies in Camden Town, a neighbourhood known for its market and the colourful nightlife. BloomsburyBloomsbury is a district of central London. This is a vibrant historic district made most famous by a group of turn-of-the-century writers that included Virgina Woolf and EM Forster, economist John Maynard Keynes and the artist Roger Fry. WestminsterWestminster is a district of central London. Westminster is a city in its own right, the twin to the ancient City of London further east and historically they jointly formed the focus of what is today regarded as London. Leicester SquareThe area around Leicester Square, often called West End, is the entertainment heart of London. Covent GardenCovent Garden is a district of central London. This is one of the main shopping and entertainment districts of the English capital and is hugely popular with visitors, who swarm to its shops, bars and restaurants, especially at weekends. Holborn-ClerkenwellHolborn-Clerkenwell is a district in central London. Holborn and Clerkenwell is in many ways a buffer zone between London's West End and the City of London financial district. NorthNorth London is the outer northern district of London. Many outer areas of North London were once part of the county of Middlesex, which no longer exists for administrative purposes. WestWest London is the outer west district of London. West London's obvious popularity with travellers and short- to mid-term … Richmond-KewRichmond-Kew is a district in south-west London. This is perhaps the area of outer London with the most to offer visitors. Hammersmith & FulhamHammersmith and Fullham is a borough in west London, and boasts 3 Premiership football teams within its boundaries. IslingtonIslington is a district of north London. This is a large district covering much of the London Borough of Islington. WimbledonWimbledon is a district in south-west London. Wimbledon is a well-known and affluent suburb in the southwest of London, England and is part of the London Borough of Merton. GreenwichGreenwich is the famous, maritime district of south London. Greenwich is a district of great historic importance and Maritime Greenwich is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. WandsworthWandsworth is a district of southwest London. Wandsworth consists largely of modest housing built as suburban retreats in the 19th century, interspersed with a patchwork of green "commons", a relic of the borough's history as small villages. Notting Hill-North KensingtonNotting Hill-North Kensington is a district in west London. Notting Hill is a popular destination for its lively market, gorgeous streetscapes, interesting history and diverse population. Paddington-Maida ValePaddington-Maida Vale is a district of northwest central London, located around the vast Paddington Station of Paddington Bear fame. HackneyHackney is a district of London. Hackney staged some of the events during the 2012 London Summer Olympics such as hockey in the Lea Valley Arena as well as hosting the world's media with many of the big events happening in the nearby Olympic Stadium and VeloPark. London 2012The Games of the XXX Olympiad, the Summer Olympic Games of 2012, will be based in London, with selected events held throughout the United Kingdom. EastEast London is the outer eastern part of London, north of the River Thames. Many outer areas of East London was once part of the county of Essex.