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London Guide - City Map - Top Attractions - Accommodation
London is one of the world's greatest cities. Its vast crowds, and hectic pace add to the exhilarating energy of the city, yet it still manages to retain its charming English traditions.
To get the most spectacular views of the city, take a ride on the London Eye, hop on a circular cruise on the river Thames or hop on the "Big Bus" Tour or Original London Sightseeing Tour showing the best of this city from open-top red double-decker buses - well worth the money and you can hop on and off to explore places of interest along the route.
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. Buckingham Palace is open to the public in August and September.
The London Eye
The London Eye stands 135m high on the South Bank between Waterloo and Westminster Bridges. A "flight" will take about 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of some of the capital's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Tower of London & Crown Jewels
The Tower spans over 900 years of British history. It is one of the best preserved fortified buildings in the world and is home to the priceless Crown Jewels, Royal Armoury, Yeoman Wardens and the Ravens.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square with it's trademark Nelson's Column is located in the centre of London, overlooked by the National Gallery, South Africa House and Canada House. To the south, Whitehall connects the Square with Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
Madame Tussauds
The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum was set up by Marie Tussaud in 1835 and is one of London's more famous attractions. Pose for photos alongside your favourite celebs!
London Sightseeing Tours
For first-time visitors, the best way to see London is on one of the Open-Top Sightseeing Tours. Discount tickets for the Big Bus or Original London Tour, as well as admission tickets to many of London's top attractions can be purchased via our Discount London Tours website.
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St Christopher's Village
165 Borough High Street London Bridge London
St Christopher's Village situated off The River Thames, close to London Bridge station. The historic Borough market and only a short walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, the London Dungeon, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Tate Modern Gallery. St Christopher's offers clean, safe budget accommodation for backpackers and travellers from all over the world and their downstairs bar is a great place to party and meet other travellers.
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Prices: Dorm Rooms from 23.00 Euros.
Directions: From London Bridge. Take the Borough High Street and exit escalators to street level, and turn left. Walk down Borough High Street (away from the river and rail bridge) and the hostel is a 5min walk down the road on your left-hand side.
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