Weekend like a local · 14 stops
London: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in London based in Clerkenwell: Saturday arrival with coffee and art in the East End, Sunday markets and food in Bermondsey and Southwark before departure.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival, coffee and East London
Arrival in London, luggage drop at the Zetter Hotel in Clerkenwell, then coffee, small galleries and dinner in East London away from the main tourist trails.
10:30
11:00
15 min by train
11:15
12:15
Travel & transfer: Elizabeth Line to Farringdon
The Elizabeth Line runs directly from the airport to Farringdon, with no changes. From there it's a few minutes' walk to the hotel.
Elizabeth Line nach Farringdonapprox. 13–£14 pp10 min on foot
12:30
12:50
Stay: Luggage drop at the Zetter Hotel
You drop off your luggage at the Zetter Hotel; the room is ready from about 3 pm. An alternative would be the Premier Inn London Farringdon.
10 min on foot
13:05
14:15
Lunch: Lunch at Quality Chop House
Quality Chop Houseapprox. 30–£45 pp10 min on foot
14:45
15:30
Café: Coffee at Caravan Exmouth Market
A relaxed coffee break on the pedestrianised Exmouth Market, popular mainly with locals and office workers.
Store Street Espresso Exmouth Marketapprox. 4–£8 pp30 min by public transport
16:15
17:45
Activity: Contemporary art at Raven Row
5 min on foot
18:00
18:50
Drinks: After-work pint at The Water Poet
A traditional pub just around the corner from Spitalfields, a quiet aperitif before dinner.
The Water Poetapprox. 6–£12 pp5 min on foot
19:15
20:45
Dinner: Dinner at St. John Bread and Wine
British nose-to-tail cooking in Spitalfields in a relaxed setting, your planned dinner anchor for the day.
St. John Bread and Wineapprox. 40–£60 ppDon't order the bacon sandwich in the evening; instead, try the Eccles cake with Lancashire cheese for dessert.
Day 2 · London
Markets, galleries and farewell
A relaxed departure day in Bermondsey and Southwark: breakfast at the bakery, galleries, Maltby Street Market and coffee in Borough, then transfer to Heathrow.
09:30
10:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Little Bread Pedlar
Sourdough bread, pastries and egg dishes at the small bakery in Bermondsey. Open from 9:00 on Sundays, a calm start to the day.
Little Bread Pedlarapprox. 10–£16 pp3 min on foot
10:40
11:40
Sightseeing: Stroll along Bermondsey Street
12 min on foot
12:00
13:30
Lunch: Lunch at Maltby Street Market
Maltby Street Marketapprox. 14–£24 pp20 min on foot
13:50
14:30
Café: Final coffee at Monmouth Coffee
Freshly roasted filter coffee or a flat white in Borough, with a pastry. A fitting finale to your coffee tour.
Monmouth Coffee Boroughapprox. 5–£9 pp25 min by public transport
14:55
15:25
Stay: Collect luggage at the Zetter Hotel
Pick up your luggage at the hotel in Clerkenwell and get ready for departure.
10 min by public transport
15:35
17:05
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Heathrow Airport
Take the Tube (Piccadilly Line) or the Elizabeth Line from Farringdon to Heathrow, allowing plenty of time.
Flughafen London Heathrowapprox. 6–£14 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in London?
Three days are enough for the main sights. With four days there is time for one or two more museums or a trip to Greenwich or Kew Gardens.
Which neighbourhood is best to stay in?
For a first visit, Covent Garden, Soho or the South Bank are ideal because of their central location. Also look for proximity to an Underground station, as it saves a lot of time.
Is London expensive?
Yes, accommodation and eating out in particular are more expensive than in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. With free museums, markets and parks, though, you can keep your budget well under control.