Non-touristy spots in Central & East London

Most visitors to London, head to the top attractions and tourist spots in town like Notting Hill, The West End, Camden and other popular locations in the city. London has heaps of other areas to explore each with a distinctive character of its own. There is incredible variety to explore and if you want to step off the beaten path and explore the non-touristy side of the city, exploring the areas mentioned below would be well worth it.

When selecting a hotel in London the area of Shoreditch is a good location to stay in town. The restaurants and bars in Shoreditch
offer plenty of variety in terms of food and drinks and are a major draw for visitors in the area.

The M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City Hotel
would be a good choice to stay as it offers premium luxury and facilities at a budget-friendly price.

If you want to experience alternate London some of the spots to visit are:

Central London: Avoid the usual tourist traps in central London and instead head out to locations like Wapping, Smithfields Market, Clerkenwell and Bermondsey to experience a different side of the city. If you enjoy visiting museums avoid the major ones in Central London which are always crowded especially on the weekends. Instead, explore the lesser known and quirkier museums like The Magic Circle Museum located in Euston. Its unique collection includes a library with over 6000 books related to magic and even Harry Houdini’s handcuffs used during escape acts on stage.
After you had your fill of the place, stroll along Gower Street to get to the Cartoon Museum. There are two other routes to get to the museum via Southampton Row and Tottenham Court Road but they best avoided because of the crowds. The Cartoon Museum is close to the University College of London with most of the residents in the area students of the university. The Cartoon Museum has an extensive collection of comic strips, cartoons and caricatures ranging from the 1800s to contemporary times on exhibit. Two other museums worth exploring in the area are the Museum of Freemasonry and The Charles Dickens Museum.

East London: The area of Dalston is shaping-up well as one of the most stylish neighbourhoods in East London. With retro boutiques, trendy clubs and bars it is hip and happening. Travel to Kingsland Road to The Geffrye Museum and houses a number of replicas of English homes from the 1600s to the 20th century. Continue down Regent’s Canal that stretches from Limehouse Basin to Paddington. However, be aware there is no road between Caledonian Street and Colebrooke Row in the Islington neighbourhood. Stratford has come along well since the development that took place in the area for the London 2012 Olympics. The area is home to the enormous Westfield Shopping Mall the second in the city with another Westfield Centre at Shepherd’s Bush. There is the scenic Lea Valley walk along the Lea River beginning at Limehouse and ending at Waltham Abbey.

Walthamstow is home to the longest market in the city selling homewares, vegetables, fruits and cheap clothing items. You could also shop at the high street for an assortment of culinary ingredients from all over the world.