The ultimate London aesthetic 3 day itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to London and want to make sure you visit all the prettiest places and best photo spots, this London aesthetic 3 day itinerary has you covered.
An aesthetic London 3 day itinerary
In this aesthetic London guide I’ll be sharing my recommendations of the perfect places to visit on a 3 day trip. This guide includes a few of the best classic London touristy spots, but also lots of lovely lesser-known London places.
How to spend 3 perfect days in London
On an ideal trip to London, you’ll start in the city in the morning. I like to peruse SkyScanner to compare flights and find the best ones to maximise my trips! Or if you’re coming by train I’d always recommend booking your ticket in advance with Trainline, as you can usually get much cheaper prices ahead of time.
London 36 hours itinerary
How to spend your first day in London
Start your 3 day London itinerary with a classic touristy day in London, seeing the prettiest of London’s attractions.
Begin the day at Tower Bridge, the walk along the South Bank and soak up the sights by the River Thames.
Next head to to St Paul’s Cathedral (get the lift to the top floor at the nearby One New Change for the best view!)
Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, Big Ben and Westminster should be next on your list for more classic London sights.
Finish your day in Covent Garden – browse the cute shops & piazza, before grabbing dinner and drinks (7 Dials Market is a great option!)
How to spend your second day in London
Spend the day discovering some of London’s loveliest neighbourhoods.
Start with breakfast at Notting Hill (Farm Girl, Kuro Coffee and Layla bakery are all great). Then browse the pretty colourful streets and the vibrant Portobello Road.
Next discover nearby and it’s cute mews streets – like the famous Kynance Mews (you can find my guide to London mews streets here.)
Then head to Chelsea for more aesthetic streets, followed by lunch in Pavilion Road (and here’s a full guide to Chelsea’s most instagrammable locations.)
Finish the day exploring the picturesque neighbourhoods of Mayfair and Marylebone, ending at Mercato Mayfair or St Christopher’s Place for dinner.
How to spend your third day in London
Spend your final day in London exploring more of London’s prettiest neighbourhoods, and discover its tastiest food markets.
Start in the gorgeous Primrose Hill – grab pastries from Little Bread Pedlar, walk up the hill for an amazing view of London, then wander the picture perfect colourful streets.
Next head to Borough Market and choose from some of the best street food in London for lunch.
Hop on a tube to Hampstead, explore the cute village neighbourhood & visit the beautiful Hampstead Heath.
Finish your last night in East London, explore the interesting streets of Shoreditch and Spitalfields and grab dinner in Brick Lane or Spitalfields Market.
Aesthetic hotels in London
If you’re looking for the most instagrammable hotels to stay at in London, these 3 are all perfect options –
Treehouse Hotel London – a fun and whimsical hotel in central London, with a rooftop bar with amazing city views
The Pilgrim Hotel London – a super stylish hotel in Paddington – with compact, but very reasonably priced rooms
Artist Residence London – a beautiful boutique hotel in Pimlico (a short walk from Buckingham Palace)
London year round weather
Whatever time of year you visit London you should be prepared for all weather! The weather can change very quickly in the UK, so it’s a great idea to bring layers and an umbrella all year round.
