We tour all things design in London: what to see and do, where to go and stay, design & architecture?the ultimate London traveler's guide.

Having recently launched our brand-new travel section and our sister Instagram feed, @designmilktravels, we are delighted to be running a series of travel guides in partnership with TUMI. And what collection of city guides would be complete without The Big Smoke ? aka London"

I once overheard someone on a train out of London say that he felt like he?d seen it all ? he?d spent a grand total of one day in the city! I lived in London for 12 years and have been commuting in and out for another five, and I still don’t feel like I’ve seen it all. It is, despite the best efforts of politicians and property developers, one of the most vibrant, diverse, and creative cities in the world. Trying to distil its best bits into anything less than an encyclopedia is a near impossible task, so what follows is a taster rather than a comprehensive overview, but I hope that you’ll use it as a jumping off point for further explorations, if not over 17 years, then at least for more than a day!
WHERE TO STAY
Greater London covers an area of 1,583 square kilometers, so the honest answer to the question of where to stay, is that it really depends where you need to be. We?ve included one hotel in central London’s Holborn; one in hipster central ? East London; and one in up-and-coming Kennington, south of the river.
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