Frommer's London

This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what’s not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops. 

Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk―it feels like he’s right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you’ll see London like a local―something many guides claim but none do as well as this one.

Cochran was awarded “Best Guidebook of the Year” by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition of this guide. Fully updated post-lockdown.

Frommer’s London contains:

Dozens of full color photos throughout the book

Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground

Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps

What’s free, what’s good for kids, what’s authentic, what’s new

Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map

Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum

Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays

Newly expanded attractions recommendations

Section devoted to the city’s greatest pubs

Insightful tips for navigating London’s customs and culture

Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer’s star rating system

Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren’t worth your time

Section on great day trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey

PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go

About Frommer's: There’s a reason Frommer’s has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer’s.