Solo Travel Guide London City
London moves fast, but solo travellers know when to pause. Step inside the Barbican, where brutalist architecture meets boundary-pushing art, or find a moment of stillness beneath the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. Whether you're here to explore the city's creative pulse, its storied past, or just its endless side streets, London has a way of making solo travel feel like a conversation with the city itself.
The Barbican Centre
Located a short walk from YOTEL London City, the Barbican is a performing arts centre that encompasses a range of major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts. If that's not enough, the brutalist building also features a giant conservatory, brimming with exotic plants, trees, fish and birds. This is a spot for solo travellers to lose themselves in a bold estate that artfully incorporates greenery and waterscapes. Pop by for a show or just to enjoy the unique architecture.
Proximity to YOTEL London City: 10 minute underground ride, 15 minute walk.
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St Paul's Cathedral
An iconic feature of London's skyline, St Paul's Cathedral is a 300-year old Baroque-style church situated in the City of London borough. The stunning architecture and extensive history makes it an unmissable landmark. Is there a better place to lose yourself within as a solo traveller?
Proximity to YOTEL London City: 15 minute bus ride, or 15 minute walk.
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Spitalfields Market
One of the oldest and diverse food markets in London, Spitalfields can be found just around the corner from Liverpool Street station. Open seven days a week, the market covers a range of independent fashion, beauty, and most importantly delicious street food in the city.
Proximity to YOTEL London City: 15 minute tube ride, 30 minute walk.
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