An Insider's Guide to London

London is where tradition meets what’s trending, and every neighborhood tells a story. Mayfair and Belgravia are polished and posh, perfect for luxury stays and high-end shopping. Knightsbridge and South Kensington offer museum-hopping by day and elegant dining by night. Head to Soho or Covent Garden for a buzzier vibe, with theaters, boutiques and cocktail bars. Shoreditch brings edgy street art, cool hotels and indie shops. Meanwhile, Southbank and Whitehall mix big-ticket sights with views of the River Thames.