Astor Hostel loves… Southbank Skate ParkComing to London whilst traveling, if you’re interested in skating or not then Southbank Skate Park is definitely a place to check out. Located in Lambeth, by the Thames. Southbank has been around for over forty years and has since evolved, Gaining features in
Astor Hostels Recommends… Borough MarketCalling all foodies!!! If you’re a food lover (like most of us are, or should be!) and are interested in exploring a part of real historical London, then the Borough Market are right up your alley! This market dates back 1000 years and is London’s most famous
Astor Hostels Recommends… GreenwichAmong the many places that are worth mentioning in London, today I decided to talk about Greenwich. Certainly, one of the greenest districts of this huge and fascinating city, this neighborhood deserves a whole day dedicated entirely to discovering this iconic
Astor Loves: Camden Lock Night MarketWith summer well under way, why not take advantage of the long days and beautiful weather?! For now the third year in a row, the famous Camden Lock Market will be staying up late every Thursday until the 3rd of September, with an awesome array of activities an
Charming spots in London: Little VeniceWho would imagine that we would have a little Venice in London? If you think about it, it’s not that impossible, have you seen our amazing canals?? Yeah it’s true the Tames River will offer you a good place to chill and to relax on a little boat ride or just w
Cool Ass Vintage Stores in LondonSo we all know that London is pretty notorious for its cool edgy hipster scene especially in places such as Shoreditch and Camden but where do all of these people get their clothes from. So here is a little guide to some of the best boutique vintage shops arou
Exploring London: Cool things to do in BrixtonBrixton is arguably one of London’s most vibrant, culturally diverse districts. In 1945, the SS Windrush ship brought an estimated 492 Jamaicans to London, these passengers settled in the small working-class district of Brixton, and from then on Brixton has re
Grooming Time: The Barber de SevilleSo now you’re in London, this crazy multi cultural city with so much to offer you will get lost in the middle of everything!! You will not believe on how much offer you have in Barber shops around entire city, that it makes it hard to choose where to go, it ha
London's Cat Cafe - Lady Dinah’s Cat EmporiumWe all know us Brits love their tea. ‘High tea’ was a term used by the upper class in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe a small meal or snack (accompanied by tea, of course) between lunch and dinner. Throughout the centuries it’s become tradition and hab
London Daytrips: CambridgeWith this lovely weather hitting London, it might be an great idea to have a little stroll outside the big capital. Lot’s of our guests ask how to get to Oxford but not many ever ask about Cambridge and due to their historical competition I decided to write so
London for the football lovers!Being a football fan in London is a dream come true with plenty of options to choose from to get a great football experience. Some of the most well known and historic clubs in the world are based here in London and are convenient to travel to and from which ma
London’s Best Independent CafésThe British have a reputation for drinking terrible coffee. For the more discerning coffee aficionado travelling from abroad this may be a worrying thought when travelling to London. But fear not, in recent years independent cafes have begun educating Londoner

