If you’re planning a trip to London, choosing the right neighborhood can make all the difference. Whether you’re visiting for sightseeing, shopping, or a family holiday, Paddington is one of the best places to stay in London thanks to its unbeatable transportation, family-friendly atmosphere, and excellent restaurants, cafés, and local amenities.
This London travel planner explains why so many visitors choose Paddington as their home base when exploring the city.
When deciding where to stay in London, there are three essential things every traveler should look for:
Paddington delivers all three.
One of the biggest advantages of staying in Paddington is the incredible public transportation access. Paddington Station connects visitors to multiple London Underground lines, making it one of the easiest places in London to travel from.
From Paddington Station, you can quickly reach major London attractions including:
Paddington is also home to the Heathrow Express, offering one of the fastest airport connections in London.
Visitors staying in Paddington have easy access to everything they need within walking distance. Whether you’re staying in a hotel, serviced apartment, Airbnb, or rented flat, the neighborhood offers excellent convenience.
You’ll find:
There are also many excellent Paddington cafés and restaurants along London Street and throughout the neighborhood, making it easy to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner before heading out to explore London.
Paddington is also very safe. You and your family can safely walk to Paddington’s many restaurants, Hyde Park, and the Paddington Waterside.
The Paddington Bear shop at Paddington Station
The Wilkes family of New Jersey, enjoying pints and dinner at The Pride of Paddington PubÂ
The Victoria Pub – Just one of Paddington’s beautiful pubs
London Street in the heart of Paddington. Teeming with cafes, small grocery shops, and pubs. Paddington’s streets are very inviting.Â
Relax in beautiful Norfolk Square Garden
Hi. My name is Matt Smith, and I’ve been a London Travel Planner for over 12 years. I’ve helped more than 100 people plan their visits there. My first visit to London was in 2002, and over the 22 years since then I have taken 65 visits there!
One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is “Where is the best place to stay in London?” This is a perhaps the most important question you can ask, especially as a first time visitor, because choosing where to stay will have a significant impact on your visit here, and I will give you 10 reasons why the best place to stay in London is Paddington.
