Straight answers about London,
before you waste the money.
Independent, opinionated guides to visiting London. What's worth the money, what isn't, and what nobody tells you until you've already paid.
The verdicts
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01
Is the London Pass worth it? Only for one kind of visitor
We did the arithmetic on the 2026 prices. The pass pays off in exactly one scenario, and most people booking it are not in it.
Usually no 5 min read Updated 28 August 2026 -
02
Heathrow to central London, every option ranked
Five ways in, from £6 to £100. One of them is right for you and it probably isn't the one on the big purple posters.
Take the Elizabeth line 4 min read Updated 28 August 2026 -
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Oyster, contactless or Travelcard? The answer is contactless
One question, one answer, and the four rules that stop London's fare system quietly overcharging you.
Contactless wins 4 min read Updated 28 August 2026 -
04
The London attractions worth paying for, and the ones that aren't
Twelve of the city's most-booked sights, each with a straight yes or no and what to do instead when the answer is no.
Six yeses, six noes 5 min read Updated 28 August 2026 -
05
Where to stay in London, by what you actually want from the trip
Eight neighbourhoods, what each one is genuinely good at, and the two mistakes that cost first-time visitors the most.
South Bank or Bloomsbury 4 min read Updated 28 August 2026
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