If you're visiting London for the first time and don't know where to start, here are my ultimate London recommendations! Includes places to add to your itinerary, where to stay, restaurants and cafes, and what to pack.
The ultimate cozy bookshop, every bookworm has to visit
Daunt Books Marylebone
Coziest coffee shop and bakery, tucked away in Marylebone
Baker & Deli - Boxcar
Such an elegant department store, always feels like stepping back in time
Fortnum & Mason
Beloved London Indian restaurant
Dishoom
Warm and inviting British restaurant with fascinating history
Maggie Jones's
My favorite tea shop in London, perfect place to get a unique blend to take home as a souvenir
Bird & Blend Tea Co.
My favorite way to see the London landmarks and get across the city
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
Afternoon tea in a beautiful art gallery
The Wallace Collection Afternoon Tea
Iconic Notting Hill market, explore the vendors and stop into the shops and cafes along Portobello Road
Portobello Road Market
Beautiful sprawling park, especially goreous in spring and autumn
The Regent's Park
Iconic shopping street in London, where you'll see the beloved angel Christmas lights during the festive season
Regent Street London
Historic hotel with beautiful views of the London skyline, would be so magical for first-time visitors
The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London
Fascinating tour that gives insight into Shakespeare's life and work as well as London history
Guided Tours | Shakespeare's Globe
Keeping your belongings safe is very important in London, I love this Uniqlo bag for keeping me phone/wallet safe
Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO US
App for booking London’s iconic black cabs, works similarly to Uber
London's black taxi app | Black cabs that come to you
You can’t beat a trench coat on a rainy day in London!