Hampstead is a suburb of central london and is located to the north of the area, 3 km north of Regents Park and just 5 km from the West End. It is an upmarket residential area and it is hard to believe that such a leafy open spaced area can exist so close to the center of the capital. The most well known landmark is Hampstead Heath an 800 acre parkland where Parliament Hill can be found, it is rumored that this is where the Gunpowder plot instigators stood to watch parliament blow up, fortunately it did not happen. Now it is a favourite place for tourists and locals to view the London landscape. Hampstead High Street is a collection of old and new buildings and is mainly retail for the well to do inhabitants of the area. Also in the area is Kenwood House, an historic building dating back to the early 1600's. Travel to Hampstead from the center of London is simple. The Northern Line underground runs from central stations such as Leicester Square and Euston Station direct to Hampstead station in 20 minutes.
Hotels in Hampstead are usually readily available, most people visiting London preferring to stay closer into the center. There are several good choices including La Gaffe Hotel, a family run hotel in the heart of the village with an award winning restaurant. There is also a 140 bedroom Holiday Inn Hampstead near to Belsize Underground and the Royal Free Hospital which guaranteed the lowest internet rates available worldwide if booking through this link direct with the hotel.
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