Because Paddington is the only area of London with direct London Underground access to all of the major tourist attractions. The quickest, easiest, and most economical mode of transportation to the attractions is by The London Underground (The Tube)
If you’re coming to London with family or a group and you’re staying in a rented flat or an Airbnb, it’s important to have food shops and other retail outlets to purchase groceries, toiletries and other necessities. Paddington has wide variety of these shops to provide you everything you’ll need. Paddington also has numerous restaurants, ranging from fast food to fine dining and a diverse selection of international offerings. I should mention that Paddington also has great pubs too!
Paddington is incredibly Family Friendly and there are loads of things for kids to do in Paddington. There are loads of things to do for kids of all ages! 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.
