We are looking at about a 5 night stay in London with 3 kids (10-12 ages). There is a decent AirBnB on Harley St that would fit us all comfortably. How is the area? Is it a good neighborhood for shops and dining? Is it easy to access quite a few sites (I haven't really come up with our must-see list yet, but British Museum will be #1 on the list)?
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Bristol, UK
1894 posts
Harley Street, if you don’t know, has long been synonymous with expensive medical practitioners and the street is still lined with clinics of all types. You are right in central London so it’s easy to get anywhere from there. Nearby Marylebone High Street is a more local vibe for shops and restaurants.
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Land of La
9888 posts
It’s fine. Lots of restaurants. Depending on where your Air BnB is located on it’s a pleasant stroll to Regents Park. Underground stations are Bond Street or Great Portland street. If memory serves the Bond Street Station has the Jubilee and Central lines. Believe it also has the Elizabeth line as well. Research the TFL website.
Have stayed in the Marylebone neighborhood more than once.
If the price is right, go for it.
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Central Coast CA, USA
351 posts
I've walked around the Marylebone neighborhood, even at night, and I liked it a lot. Towards the southern side you have the Wallace collection (a gem! with a nice cafe), Selfridges, Daunt books. Ginger Pig (with the famous sausage rolls) has an outlet there. On the northern side you have Regent's park, Madame Tussaud's...I have not explored this area quite as much. Lots of restaurants and even remember at least one grocery store. Helen and Claudia have given good information about the area.
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Washington
1043 posts
I’ve had lunch at La Brasseria Milanese at the corner of the High St and Devonshire St. Decent pizza and nice outdoor cafe seating if the weather is nice. A number of cafes, restaurants, and pubs from which to choose.