What is the prettiest town on the Thames?
Henley-on-Thames is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in England and was recently voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the English countryside. Marlow is arguably set in the most beautiful stretch of the Thames Valley with the wooded slopes of Winter Hill rising on the opposite bank as you leave the town.
Which side of the river to stay in London?
Best Area for Sightseeing: Head south of the River Thames to the Southbank neighborhood for hotels close by many sightseeing attractions. Here, you’re near the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the restaurants at Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, and other popular tourist spots. West is best, so look at Kensington, Chelsea or Notting Hill. For shopping, restaurants, theatre and nightlife, Soho and Covent Garden are great spots in the centre, while King’s Cross and Camden are lively options, too. And if the river is calling, the South Bank and Westminster are your best bet.
Where not to stay as a tourist in London?
Hackney. Hackney is one of the trendiest areas in London. It’s super artsy and a hotspot for locals, but it’s not really a good place to stay, especially if you’re a first-time visitor looking to explore the city. Most notably, Hackney is not connected to the rest of the city via the London Underground. West is best, so look at Kensington, Chelsea or Notting Hill. For shopping, restaurants, theatre and nightlife, Soho and Covent Garden are great spots in the centre, while King’s Cross and Camden are lively options, too. And if the river is calling, the South Bank and Westminster are your best bet.