4 Things To Do In London At The Last Minute
When taking a holiday many of us like to take our time, save up a little bit of money, and maybe even plan an itinerary of sorts. It’s a great, comfortable way to travel — however, it’s not for everyone.
There are some of us who prefer to live a little on the edge and plan our holidays at the very last minute, and of course sometimes circumstances pop up where we are forced to take an unplanned holiday. If this is the case, you’ll need to find some last minute accommodation; and one of the best places to find last minute hotels, London, is just as popular now as it ever has been when it comes to travelling by the seat of your pants.
But the last minute hotels London has to offer is only part of your holiday; you’ll need to find some other last minute attractions, such as popular tourist spots and restaurants to visit during your stay in London too.
Some of the must see places when planning a last minute trip to London include:
- The British Museum — With a collection of over 7 million objects, the British Museum is one of the most comprehensive and largest museums in the entire world. Some six million visitors tour the museum every year; and while there continue to be attractions such as the Rosetta Stone and the old British Library where Karl Marx wrote Das Kapital here, there’s no doubt that this tradition will continue for quite some time to come. Because it’s such a popular tourist destination, you’ll also find some of the best last minute hotels London has to offer in the fashionable Bloomsbury district surrounding the museum.
- Buckingham Palace — Regulalry appearing at the top of everyone’s favourite British tourist attractions, “Buck House” remains a must see; even when looking for that last minute accommodation. The state rooms within the palace are open to the public and there are some fantastic and historic pieces of art on display here. And watch for the Royal Standard flying over the palace, it means the Queen is “in residence”.
- The Palace Of Westminster — Better known as the Houses of Parliament, this is another must-see for anybody looking for last minute accommodation in London; in fact, its clock tower is one of the most visited attractions in the entire city. And as you might expect, this area is another great spot to find last minute hotels. London is in fact full of them!
- Hyde Park — One of the capital’s largest parks, Hyde Park is a popular place for those who want to enjoy a relaxing picnic outdoors. Divided in two by the Serpentine, the entire park covers more than 250 hectares (625 acres).
As you can see, it’s not hard to find some great last minute accommodation in a city like London; and it’s even easier to find great last minute hotels. London really does have something for everybody!
About the Author
Ian Evans is originally from North Wales, but now works as a freelance author in West London.
