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What It's Good For

In a word; money. London is seen as one of the leading lights of the financial world, with over 320,000 financial sector employees working in the City. Many law firms also have their offices here.

Main Attractions

One of the most instantly recognisable features of the London skyline is the dominating structure at 30 St. Mary Axe, more commonly known as 'The Gherkin'. The City is also home to the Barbican Centre, Museum of London and the bustling Smithfield meat market.

What It's Famous For

Skyscrapers. As well as 'The Gherkin', there are various other inventively designed buildings enjoying curious nicknames, among them 'The Walkie Talkie', 'The Helter Skelter' and 'The Cheese Grater'. The recent recession has also made the City the target of much public chagrin.

Fascinating Fact

The City is colloquially referred to as 'The Square Mile', a name derived from the area it supposedly covers. In fact, The City covers a little more than this, spanning 1.08 square miles.

City Hotels

We've got 29 hotels available near City on the 17 May 2012 for 1 night

The cheapest hotel reservation starts at £246.00, Malmaison Hotel

The closest hotel to City is Threadneedles Hotel
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Malmaison Hotel0.7 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest ratingSave 62%£246.00
Rookery 1764 Hotel0.7 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest rating£306.00
Think Tower Bridge 1 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest rating£400.00
The Tower Hotel0.8 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Think London Bridge 1 Mi.44 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Mercure Bankside 0.7 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Zetter Hotel0.9 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Grange City Hotel0.6 Mi.55 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
196 Bishopsgate Apartments 0.5 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Grange St Pauls Hotel0.4 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
City Hotel0.9 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel
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1 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Citadines ApartHotel Barbican 0.7 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
London City Hotel0.9 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
The Mad Hatter Hotel0.8 Mi.33 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Novotel London City South 0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Gatehouse Studio Apartments 1 Mi.33 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Access Apartments Angel 0.9 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Atelier EC1 by Bridgestreet Worldwide 0.9 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Saco London Aldgate 0.9 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Short Stay London 0.7 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Market View Apartments by BridgeStreet Worldwide 0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Chamberlain Hotel0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
London Bridge Hotel0.6 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
The Southwark Rose Hotel0.6 Mi.33 star hotel3 star guest ratingFull
Novotel London Tower Bridge 0.5 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
The Kings Wardrobe Apartments 0.5 Mi.44 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Andaz London 0.4 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
Threadneedles Hotel
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0.2 Mi.55 star hotel4 star guest ratingFull
More About City
The financial heart of London, the City carries great importance for such a relatively small area. Whilst the regeneration of Canary Wharf has rendered the City less important than it once was, it is still the centre of London's financial activity, and guests in City hotels will note the constant rush of suited workers striding along the streets.

The Square Mile

Known as the 'Square Mile', the City of London is home to the oldest local authority in the country. The controversial City of London Corporation operates alongside the 32 London boroughs in the second tier of London government, beneath the Greater London Authority overseen by the Mayor. It contains one of London's most distinctive buildings, the skyscraper at 30 St Mary Axe, more commonly known as The Gherkin. Further skyscrapers with amusing nicknames remain midway through their construction, such as the Helter Skelter, Cheesegrater and Walkie Talkie.

The Bank of England

Known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, the Bank of England is very much the heart of the City, and has been since 1694. Of course, its role has changed considerably over time, and it is now most famous for setting the national interest rate and issuing the bank notes that the UK spends every day. The Bank of England Museum provides a full history and is open Monday to Friday from 10am-5pm. It is free to visit.

St Paul's Cathedral

While Westminster Abbey is arguably the most popular religious site in London following 2011's Royal Wedding, St Paul's has had its fair share of the limelight over the years, most notably the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981 and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.

Getting to City

Bank is one of the busier tube stations on the London Underground, and its significance is underlined by the special Waterloo & City Line, which runs only between Bank and Waterloo. Bank also serves the Central and Northern Lines, while you can also get off at stops such as Monument and Mansion House on the Circle and District Lines to access the City.

Bank is also the most central stop on the Docklands Light Railway, which runs east to Canary Wharf, London City Airport and Greenwich. Liverpool Street rail station is found in the north of the City, and serves South-Eastern destinations including Stansted Airport.

The current building was completed by Christopher Wren in 1710, after the previous one was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. One of the best features of this new structure is the magnificent Golden Gallery, which offers some of the best views in London.

Hotels in the City

Unsurprisingly, the rich City is full of quality luxury hotels, including Threadneedles near the Bank of England, Grange St Pauls and the wonderful Andaz London, located on top of Liverpool Street station. Visitors also have the option of staying in a pleasant apartment hotel in the City, with choices including 196 Bishopsgate and The Kings Wardrobe.

City Pubs and Bars

It probably won't surprise you to learn that City bars can be expensive, even by London standards. That said, there are a handful that are worth a visit as you explore the area. City Tavern in particular is nicely located between St Paul's and Bank. Close to Liverpool Street, the intriguingly named Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town offers something completely different, with chic design and bags of character accompanied by delightful food and drink, including a DIY Bloody Mary station. Alternatively, head down to the banks of the Thames and take in popular basement bar The Witness Box.

City Restaurants

There are many impressive restaurants to choose from in the area, and once again it is possible to find a meal that won't cost the Earth. One of the most noteworthy places is Barbecoa, a lovely barbecue-themed British eatery part-run by Jamie Oliver that offers magical views of St Paul's Cathedral. Further into the City, Harry's Bar offers an eclectic blend of British and European cuisine in a cosy venue, while The India presents affordable Asian cooking just a short walk from the Bank of England.

City Parking

Be warned - parking in the City will definitely be expensive, so much so that, if your City hotel does not offer parking, it may be best to leave your vehicle in a secure car park elsewhere in London and take public transport to your hotel. If you are set on parking in the area, there are two convenient NCP options, Aldersgate Street (EC1A 4HY) and Thames Exchange (EC4R 3TB), but these can set you back as much as £30 if you stay longer than three hours.
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