London is the ideal destination for a weekend break; the city has the perfect combination of visitor attractions, West End shows, museums, galleries and dining.

	Hotels in London Many tour operators, hotels and package holiday companies offer special deals for a London weekend break. Some offers special theme breaks, like theater breaks or concert breaks, where tickets for the shows or concerts come as part of the package. From most European major cities London is only a relatively short flight away, and with the express airport train services, it is easy and quick to get to the city center. London can also be reached by Eurostar, the high speed train that connects to several countries and cities on the other side of the Channel. With hundreds of hotels  for weekend breaks in London right across the capital, try to chose a hotel as close as possible to your favourite attractions in London, whether it is theaters and shows, shopping, museums, dining or sightseeing. If you are short of time and you want to get an impression of London, a good option is to go on one of the sightseeing buses that takes different routes around London. You can get on and off the bus along the route, as the bus takes you to places you want to explore further. London hosts an outstanding collection of world-class museums, and the majority of them have no entrance charges. Museums and galleries that are free include Tate Modern, Tate Britain, British Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and most museums in Greenwich. Among the tourist favourite London attractions are: Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster (including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament); Buckingham Palace; Tower Bridge; the Tower of London and St. Pauls Cathedral . Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column and the lions is also one of the favourites. From the London Eye, situated on the south bank of the Thames, you can get magnificent views over London.
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