London

Experience London like a local with the most opinionated, entertaining guidebook on the market. Rough Guides' expert authors have trampled through royal parks, navigated cobbled alleyways and propped up many-a-bar while researching this guide, writing it all up with our trademark blend of humour and practical advice. Whether you plan to browse the best of London's independent shops, roam the rising quarters of Peckham and Hackney or witness relics of London's grisly history, The Rough Guide to London has it covered. What's more, the sleeping, eating, shopping, drinking, and nightlife listings have been tailored to suit every budget, from luxury to shoestring. With stunning photography, easy-to-use maps and chapter highlights, plus some fast-fix itineraries, The Rough Guide to London will help you navigate your way around this this sprawling and wonderfully diverse metropolis.

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Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Samantha Cook was born in London and has lived in the city, give or take a few spells wandering the globe, all her life. She is coauthor of such titles as The Rough Guide to London and The Rough Guide to Vintage London. Cook has been involved with Rough Guides for more than ten years.

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London welcomed 19.88 million international overnight visitors making it the most visited city in Europe and the 2nd most visited city in the world (after Bangkok) ranked 1st in Europe and was ranked 2nd in the world for being the most visited destination of 2016 (Source: Newsroom Mastercard Index, 2016),London named as the number 1 city destination on Tripadvisor in 2016 (Source: Tripadvisor.com),Detailed coverage of London's newest quarter at King's Cross. Overall greater coverage than much of the competition on the outer boroughs and Greater London,Rough Guides was the No. 3 travel guide publisher in 2016, worth £3.3 million (Nielsen Bookscan)