Which is London's best area? | Central vs East vs West vs North vs South

Which London area is best to explore? London is HUGE and so you can't see it all in a few days, not even a few weeks. So in this video I tell you which London area is (in my opinion) best for what, so you can decide which one to explore (but hopefully you make it to all of them).
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I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

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  • @dirtywaterpj_dj
    @dirtywaterpj_dj Жыл бұрын

    East London was the area for immigrants because the West End (nowadays central London) was for the wealthy and so industry had to be in the east, with the winds blowing the fumes and smells to the east, and therefore it was always a cheaper area in the past.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    yup!

  • @de4337

    @de4337

    11 ай бұрын

    Well said fam

  • @walexia

    @walexia

    4 ай бұрын

    I thought south london was the "dangeorus "part

  • @CorinneDemyanovich
    @CorinneDemyanovich Жыл бұрын

    I lived in East London while studying at uni at Queen Mary. After traveling all around London, I decided East London was my favorite! Maybe a little biased. East London felt the most underrated back then, but I agree that South London has taken that title now.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Love to hear it Corinne! Thanks for watching

  • @ruchaghode3592

    @ruchaghode3592

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I have office in Dartford. I want to stay closer to Dartford but in a modern city with residential buildings and shops, restaurants. Can you suggest?

  • @mrb2643

    @mrb2643

    Жыл бұрын

    iI made my first visit to London a few months back and stayed near BrickLane, was awesome, I think you can navigate easy in and around. Planning a second trip and was thinking of a different area but i enjoyed where i was based so much.

  • @Zlervo

    @Zlervo

    Жыл бұрын

    I prefer South London even though I'm a born and bred East Londoner.

  • @peterg957
    @peterg957 Жыл бұрын

    Top video as always Jess... Thank you... Stay safe Poppet...

  • @rodhogan1342
    @rodhogan1342 Жыл бұрын

    I live in the UK and try to visit London a couple of times a year. London is not the UK and these guides are brilliant even for Brits. Informative, packed full of recommendations and tips to avoid getting ripped off. Love the honesty of this lady. Well done Jess. More please.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Rod. Be sure to watch some of our other 300+ videos ;)

  • @estevamrubensutumi1190
    @estevamrubensutumi1190 Жыл бұрын

    I traveled to London once and I really enjoyed your tips. Makes me want to go and watch your videos again and again. thanks. From Brazil

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @evelyngrammar
    @evelyngrammar Жыл бұрын

    Coming at the end of July and staying in North London. Looking forward to seeing this great city again.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Be sure to grab The Casual Tourist Guide to North London: shop.loveandlondon.com/products/the-casual-tourist-guide-to-north-london

  • @matthewparrott7841
    @matthewparrott7841 Жыл бұрын

    North London muswell hill for me

  • @ASOT666
    @ASOT666 Жыл бұрын

    this video is so random, but is also exactly what I was looking for haha. Awesome content and editing!

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @evanlyons8627
    @evanlyons8627 Жыл бұрын

    Just returned from a week long visit in London. We found your videos extremely helpful. We stayed near Paddington Station and Hyde Park which proved to be a convenient and a safe area to stay. Breakfast at the Marcie Green was fabulous. I would encourage visitors to wear what they feel most comfortable in. We saw many wearing athletic wear and gym shoes wherever we went.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you had a fun time Evan!

  • @roachtoasties
    @roachtoasties Жыл бұрын

    Good advice, and in a video under 5 minutes. I've got to take another trip, as it's been over a decade since I've been to London. I didn't even know whether I was in the South, West, or wherever. I just looked at a travel guide and subway map, and decided I needed to get to a particular station to see something. I just travel aimlessly. ;)

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah london is absolutely massive so if you're going beyond the usual super touristy attractions (which I 100% recommend going beyond) it's much more spread out.

  • @robertsavage8564
    @robertsavage8564 Жыл бұрын

    Loved that Jess. I am with you though I love east London and the city part. Cheers Rob

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Robert

  • @mightytaehyun6368
    @mightytaehyun6368 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos were so helpful to me! ❤ I am currently writing a novel set in London but I’m from Philippines and I couldn’t go there 😢 Thanks for your videos that gives me a lot of info about London.

  • @aboutmyworld
    @aboutmyworld Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this useful information about London💥😊🙄👋

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @brothersman524
    @brothersman524 Жыл бұрын

    This is a brief but to the point video regarding each area of London. I have lived in all parts of London including Central London very briefly and agree with what you said. I did enjoy East London the most though

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching :)

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Жыл бұрын

    HAMPSTEAD !!! It was in our itineraries originally ,we were going to a Hungarian Cafe there ,then walk around the houses & pubs ,then King Cross for dinner ,then Camden ...,but mom got mobility issues now, so not sure !! We'll be in King Cross & Camden still ,though ! 💜🥁🐉🎤💞

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! You should grab The Casual Tourist Guide to North London for more options: shop.loveandlondon.com/products/the-casual-tourist-guide-to-north-london Enjoy!

  • @Celestialkarma
    @Celestialkarma6 ай бұрын

    Great input God bless

  • @Secondcup-ww5iv
    @Secondcup-ww5iv Жыл бұрын

    This channel was a god send. My wife and I are trying to plan our honeymoon for April to London (coming from Canada!) I'm about 2 hours deep into your videos and a few pages of notes so far lol.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah amazing! Thanks so much. Be sure to check out our shop as well: shop.loveandlondon.com/

  • @deanhowell5936

    @deanhowell5936

    Жыл бұрын

    I can think of better places for a honeymoon.

  • @sangeetabarsia8840
    @sangeetabarsia8840 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best guide 😊

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and thanks for watching Sangeeta!

  • @sangeetabarsia8840

    @sangeetabarsia8840

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loveandlondon I participated in royal commonwealth essay competition🏆 this year...I hope I will win a 7 days teaching trip to London and meet u🥰 sis...

  • @wernerelble5415
    @wernerelble5415 Жыл бұрын

    Love your Walks,Views and Tipps. Somethimes we have the same walks. Thanks

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @andreiabc
    @andreiabc Жыл бұрын

    Jess é tão bom ouvir você!! You're stunning!!

  • @lacitassears5852
    @lacitassears5852 Жыл бұрын

    I back again watching your videos on KZread and I will be heading from New providence, Bahamas to UK in two weeks time can not wait to go UK for good 👍😊

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!! Don't forget to pick up some of my guides before you get here :) shop.loveandlondon.com

  • @despinamitsou7258
    @despinamitsou7258 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from Rhodes Greece. I just wanted to say that you are awesome ❣️

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Despina!

  • @UltimateMoralizer

    @UltimateMoralizer

    Жыл бұрын

    Δέσποινα, εγώ είμαι γέννημα-θρέμμα Βρετανός .... και πάντοτε προτιμούσα την Ελλάδα από την Βρετανία από όλες τις απόψεις. Η Βρετανία είναι πια πλοίο που βουλιάζει. Μ’αρέσει πολύ και η Κύπρος. Καμία σχέση με την Αγγλία. Οι Λονδρέζοι είναι οι πιο μίζεροι και ψυχροί άνθρωποι στον κόσμο. Επίσης, η μοναξιά εδώ είναι μεγάλη.

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 Жыл бұрын

    This is a very intriguing topic !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @wealthlifejourney
    @wealthlifejourney Жыл бұрын

    Love this Jess! I noticed Brixton and Pelham while searching for flats all around London. Do you have any videos specifically about green areas around London? (, big enough to park trail run/park exercise/take long dog walks). I'm sure your other viewers who are not into eats and shopping would also appreciate it.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Check my videos on Victoria Park and Hampstead Heath (mentioned that one in this video!)

  • @ohhi5237

    @ohhi5237

    Жыл бұрын

    find another website, please

  • @isaacmollallegn438

    @isaacmollallegn438

    8 ай бұрын

    Bruv dont live in Brixton or Peckham if you want to be safe at night south London way to dangerous

  • @idam5644
    @idam56447 ай бұрын

    Richmond upon Thames (+ Twickenham, kingston ) best borough in London by far

  • @motivationalvibes876
    @motivationalvibes876 Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to visit @love and london ...central it is

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @adventurerful
    @adventurerful Жыл бұрын

    I recall when the London One Day Travel Card was about 3 pounds. Days out were affordably fun. The late 1980's to early 1990's was a great time to live in the city. London was expensive, but affordable. It's still a great city, but no longer good value unless you live in affordable housing and income is above average.

  • @KhanJan-zq8pe
    @KhanJan-zq8pe3 ай бұрын

    i love 💕 London

  • @StennMathis
    @StennMathis Жыл бұрын

    East London gent born and raised. Lived in West London, South London, and now North London...No place like home. That's why i'm heading back East.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    EAST! :)

  • @lekhrajfulwariya8757
    @lekhrajfulwariya8757 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice love from India very nice speaking

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @Thelifeofjcs
    @Thelifeofjcs Жыл бұрын

    East for me 🤩‼️

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    eastttttttttt

  • @FreshGrey-pm4vw
    @FreshGrey-pm4vw Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering if you had any experience at Kew Garden Orchid show? Or the Fashion Show in Feb? Both looked like fun events.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure which fashion show you mean but the Orchids are beautiful

  • @juliescott1976
    @juliescott1976 Жыл бұрын

    My problem was; the tube was easy for me, the bus freaked me out. I didn't go anywhere I could not go walking or tube. Next time I'll try busses...

  • @atapenalva
    @atapenalva10 ай бұрын

    I like east and north

  • @Zlervo

    @Zlervo

    6 ай бұрын

    Me too.

  • @mikechase1141
    @mikechase1141 Жыл бұрын

    East London rules. East Londoner here

  • @davidshepherd9944
    @davidshepherd9944 Жыл бұрын

    West London I'm from Feltham

  • @lilyv7920
    @lilyv7920 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, I’m heading to London from Paris via Euro train for first time, there only for 3 days..where is the best place to stay to stay and experience London?

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! We have lots of tips and advice for accommodation here: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

  • @basudebbasuroy6460
    @basudebbasuroy64608 ай бұрын

    Being senior citizen with spose want to travel from India to london first time and like to stay at homestay(reasonable price). Would you suggest something please. Ur presentation is very trustworthy.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    7 ай бұрын

    Loveandlondon.com head to your accommodation section ❤️

  • @nedopekina1
    @nedopekina1 Жыл бұрын

    How is the situation with Strikes ,viruses ??? Children’s virus ? We are going to London in the end of July . I am worried about it ! It my childhood’s dream . By the way , I watch all your videos. They are great!!!

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Transport strikes you can find more info on TFL website if there is anything going on when you are here. We have no more covid restrictions.

  • @goha9218
    @goha9218 Жыл бұрын

    I live and grew up in south London but I've never truly explored the city which I need to do take advantage of the city I live in

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    It's common! but yes, go forth :)

  • @sakuraharuno4667
    @sakuraharuno4667 Жыл бұрын

    I live in south west london

  • @GoGoHaBin
    @GoGoHaBin9 ай бұрын

    I'm gonna click SUBSCRIBE

  • @zinedinezidane2364
    @zinedinezidane2364 Жыл бұрын

    I love London. I will be studying there next year. Looking forward to studying at this vibrant big city.

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @geoffreyk7054
    @geoffreyk7054 Жыл бұрын

    You can beat New Battersea Power Station shopping Arcade, it's better than East London and West combined .

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think that's true ahha but thank you for watching!

  • @Observed-446
    @Observed-446Ай бұрын

    I live in west London

  • @melaniem948
    @melaniem948 Жыл бұрын

    You should review the Taylor Swift London Boy song and make a guide to the city with it!

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    hahah omg I def should have done that when it came out!!

  • @melaniem948

    @melaniem948

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loveandlondon if you can you should still do it! With the eras tour coming up all her fans who will be going into London for the concert would appreciate it 😊

  • @geoffreyk7054
    @geoffreyk7054 Жыл бұрын

    South West London is the best , covers Battersea, Putney, Richmond Upon Thames

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Richmond is lovely but the rest of SW doesn't have much to do for tourists. I lived SW for many years and definitely prefer east as there's wayyyy more to do.

  • @merledrw8203
    @merledrw8203 Жыл бұрын

    West😍

  • @AMMR10280
    @AMMR10280 Жыл бұрын

    East london

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @schmek007
    @schmek007 Жыл бұрын

    About rooftop bars: is there any good places where a bunch of adults + one under 14 can have a drink? After concert it would be so nice but as I see in London under 18 or 21 its not possible. (Im from Budapest just to understand the question 🙃)

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    Under 14 can't go into bars I'm afraid!

  • @schmek007

    @schmek007

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loveandlondon Thanks a lot! Im afraid also. 🤷🏻‍♀️ But on the other hand its understandable.

  • @dungdo3157
    @dungdo3157 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KhanJan-zq8pe
    @KhanJan-zq8pe3 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @wong7584
    @wong7584 Жыл бұрын

    can share more bloopers? so funny haha

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    haha yes a lot of our videos have them at the end so always make sure to watch till then! Thanks Pete

  • @user-ov5go7ho5y
    @user-ov5go7ho5y4 ай бұрын

    North.

  • @shamilrasheed5071
    @shamilrasheed5071 Жыл бұрын

    West London is the best

  • @UltimateMoralizer

    @UltimateMoralizer

    Жыл бұрын

    I totally agree! Ealing Broadway is such a nice area!

  • @realtalk7571
    @realtalk7571 Жыл бұрын

    North London easy

  • @matthewparrott7841
    @matthewparrott7841 Жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of highgate tube entrance steep

  • @shahzykhan7592
    @shahzykhan75922 ай бұрын

    Southwest is the best place to live

  • @hemashah3085
    @hemashah3085 Жыл бұрын

    Jay Shree Krishna good place London is 🙏🌈🌼⭐️💐🌸🌺🌷🌻🌞🌹🌑🔔🔐🌍

  • @htrainspotting
    @htrainspotting Жыл бұрын

    Wheres the suburbs???

  • @mreyybree
    @mreyybree Жыл бұрын

    The city.

  • @zulkhairihighrie937
    @zulkhairihighrie937Ай бұрын

    North London Forever. 🟥

  • @felicitydeikos5250
    @felicitydeikos52507 ай бұрын

    Around the world its Expensive.

  • @krampuskrampus1194
    @krampuskrampus1194 Жыл бұрын

    You mentioned Central London is particularly LGBT friendly. Can you tell me what places in London aren't?

  • @loveandlondon

    @loveandlondon

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm not personally LGBTQ+ so I can't say for sure but London is a very open and progressive city so you will generally not run into ANY problems :)

  • @krampuskrampus1194

    @krampuskrampus1194

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loveandlondon thanks a lot I just went to East London and got f@g bashed.

  • @JPRohner
    @JPRohner Жыл бұрын

    Nicee

  • @jackdaniels4346
    @jackdaniels4346 Жыл бұрын

    Seeing the gentrification of south ldn is sad. Brixton and Peckham shouldn’t be like this 😭 middle class took over

  • @Faith12Man

    @Faith12Man

    6 ай бұрын

    Where did all the hoodlums go?