Being such a popular city, it can be difficult to arrange what to do for a full day, for the simple fact that there are so many different sights and attractions to take in.
Without taking into account the specific interests of different people, the following schedule is considered to be a great way to spend a full day London break, encompassing a taste of a variety of popular attractions.

Waking early, a stroll around Hyde Park is always strongly recommended. One of the largest parks in London, Hyde Park covers over 350 acres of land (around half of the size of Central Park in New York) and a range of different attractions in itself. From the Holocaust Memorial to the rose garden and plenty of beautiful lakes, an early morning walk through Hyde Park is a perfect way to start the day.

Leaving Hyde Park in the south east corner, you can walk east along Constitution Hill and within a matter of minutes end up at the official residence of the Queen of the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace.

A beautiful and breathtaking building, part of the palace is open to the public and with the knowledge of a tour guide, you can view the inside of Buckingham Palace and receive information on this wonderful property.

Walking up the Mall and turning north at Trafalgar Square until you are at Piccadilly Circus, jump on the tube here at head to Covent Garden for a late breakfast in one of the many cafes, bistros or restaurants that are available.

After eating, you can take in the nearby sights, including the indoor market and street acts, before taking the tube to either South Kensington or Gloucester Road, both of which are only a small walk away from the National History Museum.

If you are planning to spend time in the National History Museum, it is highly recommended not to plan anything else for the rest of the day, as there are so many different exhibits that several days can be taken up exploring them all.

After finishing at the National History Museum, it is recommended to head back to your hotel and freshen up, before getting a black cab to Leicester Square for an early meal.

If you’re planning on moving house to London, then you’ll find that property prices vary significantly from one part of London to another and you if you’re moving to London for work, you may consider instead buying or renting somewhere in one of the surrounding counties Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey or Kent (starting to the North East of London and finishing South East of London).

Here, property prices will be significantly cheaper and you’ll be able to commute to work for 1,000 – 2,500 or so a year, depending on your location.

For removals to London, parking is often an issue, so we recommend obtaining a parking permit for your removal van and perhaps planning your house or office move for a relatively quiet time of day. If you’re moving to London from elsewhere, it may be best to use a London van man or removal company who knows their way around London, or if not choose a van man who has a satellite navigation system, to ensure you don’t spend hours drive round London trying to locate your new house.

Choosing which area of London to move to

Many people say that when you relocate to London, you will always be a Northerner or a Southerner, depending on which side of the Thames you are on.

North London has more tube stations and public transport and has always been considered more up-market. The majority of London’s business and corporate world is based North of the river, so when you’re in North London, there is a feeling of industry.

North London includes Archway, Hampstead and Highgate, which have more of a small town atmosphere, with several large parks and a good selection of pubs and restaurants.

North West London includes Camden, Kilburn, Notting Hill, Willesden Green and Wembley, where there is an active night life with busy markets and up market restaurants and bars. The most popular markets include Camden and Portobello Road.

West London (but still North of the river) includes Acton, Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush, where a large number of Aussies and Kiwis have relocated. The houses in West London are more affordable than the rest of North London.

The history of South London is that it used to be outside of the city walls, so it was once a rural location. As a result of this, South London has more parks and greenery. You’re also closer to Brighton and the seaside.

In South London you find Battersea, Brixton, Clapham and Wandsworth, where many old factories have been replaced by modern apartments. Battersea is home to the Dogs and Cats home, the New Covent Garden Market and Battersea park, containing 83 hectares of greenery. While the whole of the London underground is crowded and busy, Clapham Junction is the busiest station in the whole of Europe, with trains transporting people to a wide range of destinations.

South West London is the location of Earls Court, Fulham, Putney, Wimbledon and Southfields. Earls Court in Kensington and Chelsea has a thriving social atmosphere and is home to the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, one of the country’s largest indoor arenas and a popular concert venue.

The area of London best known for its industry is perhaps the South East, with Canary Wharf, the Docklands being home to numerous businesses and huge office blocks for banks and other major industries. The relatively new Docklands Light Rail is fairly prices and offers a quick route to the center of London from the South East. Canary Wharf and the Docklands are comprised primarily of commercial enterprises, so for more of a social and historical atmosphere, wed recommend Greenwich instead.

The boom in car ownership occurred in the 1950s and 60s. Car ownership in London quadrupled between 1950 and 1970 as standards of living rose and car prices fell. By the mid-1960s, there were 1.5 million cars registered in London and the numbers continued to rise until the end of the century when 2.2 million cars were registered at London addresses.

Increasing car ownership meant increasing traffic congestion. By the 1960s, London’s traffic problem was considered to affect only the evening and morning rush hours in central London. It was not until the 1980s that congestion came to be a problem across London at more or less all hours of the day. This culminated in 2003 with the introduction of the controversial London congestion charge, a fee for motorists traveling within those parts of London designated as the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ). The main objectives of this charge were to reduce congestion, and to raise funds for investment in London’s transport system.

Nowadays, with the rising cost of oil resulting in higher petrol and diesel prices, the cost of owning a car in London is higher than ever. According to the AA, the average cost of a litre of unleaded petrol was 104.2p at the end of 2007; a litre of diesel would have set you back 109.2p.

But the rising price of fuel is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cost of motoring. According to Sainsbury’s Bank, the average cost of running a car, excluding petrol, is now just over £1,000 a year. And if you have borrowed money to buy your vehicle, as most car owners have, the costs are even higher.

The astronomical expense of motoring has encouraged many people to reconsider whether they need to own a car at all. If you live in a city and only have the occasional need for a set of wheels, it could work out considerably cheaper to ditch your vehicle and instead consider car hire. Rental vehicle companies and city car clubs provide a service that allows you to hire cars near your home for anywhere between half an hour and a month at a time, with the end result is that for a fraction of the cost of running your own car, you could enjoy similar access to a set of wheel whenever you need them.

So if you’re looking for an inexpensive place to live in London, a studio apartment is probably your best bet. They’re located all around the city, and most times they’re furnished, which is definitely helpful if you’re trying to conserve cash.

How do you find one? Follow these steps:

Step 1
Decide what area you’d like to be in. London is divided in 32 neighborhoods called boroughs, in addition to the City of London. Several boroughs are often clumped together and referred to as the South, South West, West, South East, North and North West.

If you’re on a budget, the South (Brixton, Battersea, Clapham and Wandsworth) and the South West (Earl’s Court, Fulham, Putney, Southfields and Wimbledon) tend to have more reasonably priced accommodations.

Though if money isn’t a problem, you’ll want to try the North (Archway, Hampstead or Highgate) and the North West (Camden, Kilburn, Notting Hill, Wembly or Willesden Green).

Greater London is around 675 square miles, so if you’ll be going to work or school, be sure to consider your transportation options.

Step 2
Check Craigslist London. Once you decide on an area you’ll be able to search through Craigslist London for apartments in your desired borough.

Step 3
If you’re in a rush, post a request in the Craigslist All Housing Wanted section. Be sure to include your price range (in pounds, of course), the desired borough, and whether you’re looking for furnished or unfurnished accommodations.

Step 4
If you’d prefer to work through an agency, do a search on FindAProperty.com. Many of the apartments listed here are rented through agencies instead of individuals.

Step 5
Still haven’t found your studio apartment in London? Explore Loot. Loot is a popular classified ad site based out of London. They list hundreds of studios in various price ranges.

Step 6
If you’re already in London, get a copy of the Daily Mail newspaper. You’ll find many apartment listings there.

Tips & Warnings
• Apartments in London are typically called flats. Keep that in mind when you’re doing a search.
• When you see WC in an apartment ad, it means the Water Closet. This is the bathroom.
• Most rent prices are quoted on a weekly basis (pw). If you’re not sure, ask.

Citing all these details, you can very well imagine how important it is for you to find an appropriate place for your stay in London.

In the past, hotels were often considered as the natural place of stay for the visitors and travelers who wished to spend their time at a particular location. But over the years, this has changed considerably and now visitors look for something more warm and homely to spend their time. This need of the oncoming visitors is carefully and considerably met by offering them serviced apartments.

For example in the UK, big cities like London offer a full range of well serviced apartments. With so much to choose from, and the quality of apartments provided by serviced apartment providers, the visitors can have comfortable stay that is at par or even better than the top class hotels in the city.

With so much to choose from, and with ever increasing number of visitors who avail the facility of serviced apartments, the common reviews that come out includes the services and facilities these apartments have to offer. All these apartments are mostly well furnished, modern and cater to all the requirements to go about in daily life, which further allows the visitors to enjoy living in London with all the comforts of a home, and also helps them in spending less amounts of money on their accommodation.

And if you still feel that you need a better idea of what ’serviced apartment’ is, then this general outline will be able to explain this. A serviced apartment in UK is a regular style apartment, which gives you the comfortable environment and offers the convenience of a hotel but is far more cost-effective and with the space and seclusion of a private home. Visitors enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable environment in convenient locations for business. Each apartment is comfortably furnished keeping in mind your needs, and most are connected with broadband and all with satellite TV and fully-equipped kitchen with latest appliances and modern surroundings.

By staying in these serviced apartments, guests are able to live the same life that they lead in their individual homes without too much change. Consider a case when you want the accommodation for a large group of people or even your family, these serviced apartments give you the best and cheaper option whereas in the other case you will be spending heavily if you look out for a hotel (more rooms will cost you more).

The other few advantages that these serviced apartments offer are the variety of configurations to choose from like studio apartments, 1 bedroom,2 bedroom or even 3 bedroom apartments, which are available for use from 01 week to 01 year, thereby giving you the flexibility to adjust your length of stay. Also these apartments usually dont have any tenancy agreement.

Make sure that the serviced apartment is conveniently located so that you can make the most of your time. Few details like proximity to transport links and business infrastructure is absolutely essential as this wil save you a lot of time and money.

But before finalising your stay, you as a visitor should be aware of the services offered. As with any other service, always make sure that you are given the best possible solution, and the company has the best staff to fullfill your needs.

Always choose a company which has the reputation of providing you with the consistent high standards of service, and capture all the details of your requirements from the choice of location, to apartment and to furnishings and guest care.

As you can very well judge from the this article, the serviced apartments have got plenty to offer and definetely hold a edge when it comes to staying in hotels.