London Shopping Guide

You don’t need to be a fashionista to know London is one of the top fashion capitals of the world. From its British style, home-grown designers and globally famous biannual London Fashion Week, if you love fashion, you will love London. Find your sweet spot in the city with our London Shopping Guide.

1. High Street Shopping in London

Oxford Street

There is no better place to shop in London than Oxford Street. With over 300 shops and department stores covering everything from high street to designer brands, Oxford Street is the most visited shopping street in Europe.

A little travel tip: avoid busy periods such as Saturday afternoons, wear comfortable shoes, take a small handbag and bring some carrier bags with you, as they now cost 5p each.

List of stores on Oxford Street Nearest Tube stations: Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus and Bond Street Stay near Oxford Street

Westfield

Westfield has two shopping centres in London, one in Stratford and one in White City, hosting over 250 stores each. With all the high street brands you can ask for under one roof, you will be spoiled for choice at both locations. They are also the perfect destination for shopping on a rainy day.

White City Address: Westfield London, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7GQ Store directory for Westfield London Nearest Tube stations: Shepherd’s Bush and Shepherd’s Bush Market Serviced apartments near Westfield London

Stratford Address: Westfield Stratford City, Olympic Park East London, Montfichet Road, London E20 1EJ Store directory for Westfield Stratford City Nearest Tube stations: Stratford Serviced apartments near Westfield Stratford City 

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf doesn’t have one, but five shopping centres around Canada Square! Here you will find over 120 stores in a mix of high street and middle-market brands. As Canary Wharf sits on the docks, a wander around will also make for some beautiful dockland views, including the iconic O2.

Address: Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AB Browse Chanary Wharf's store directory Nearest Tube stations: Canary Wharf Stay in Canary Wharf

2. Trendy & Niche Shopping

Camden

Home of the alternative, unusual and edgy, Camden is the shopping destination for those of us who like fashion and accessories with a little bite. Highlights include Camden High Street and Camden Lock Market, but a wander around will most certainly spring surprises.

Camden Market information Nearest Tube stations: Camden Town Stay in Camden

Carnaby Street

The destination of choice for those who love independent boutiques, heritage brands and upcoming new designers. With more than 150 retailers and 50 independent eateries, you will surely find something unique here.

Address: Carnaby Street, Soho, London Carnaby Street store directory Nearest Tube stations: Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus Stay near Carnaby Street

Covent Garden

Alternative and arty, Covent Garden is home to the unique, artisanal and organic. Highlights include Neil’s Yard, Covent Garden Market, St Martin’s Courtyard and Seven Dials.

Covent Garden store directory Nearest Tube stations: Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road Stay in Covent Garden

Greenwich

Arty and hip Greenwich is home to one of London's historic markets – Greenwich Market, established in 1737. Host to independent shops and arty boutiques, once here, you can also visit the Greenwich Meridian line and the National Maritime Museum completely free!

Greenwich Market information Nearest DLR stations: Greenwich and Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Stay in Greenwich

Notting Hill

Made internationally famous by the Hollywood movie of the same name, vintage and organic Notting Hill is where the yummy mummy tribe goes shopping. With a mixture of independent, vintage and designer stores, highlights include Portobello Road Market, Portobello Road and Westbourne Grove. If you hit Notting Hill in August you can also catch the famous Notting Hill Carnival.

Notting Hill stores Nearest Tube stations: Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove Serviced apartments in Notting Hill

Spitalfields

The home of independent shops and new designers, Spitalfields is where trendsetters ahead of the curve go to find the next unique must-have. A visit to Spitalfields Market is a must if you like trendy and unique items.

Explore what Spitalfields has to offer  Nearest Tube stations: Liverpool Street and Aldgate East Stay near Spitalfields 

3. Luxury & Designer Fashion

Channel, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, you name it, London is home to several designer flagships. If only the best will do, here is where you need to be.

Bond Street

Located in between Soho and Mayfair and one of London’s oldest designer streets, Bond Street is lined with exclusive luxury brands from clothing to jewellery and antiques. A lot of its stores are also Royal Warrant Holders, in other words, that’s where the Royals go shopping.

Click here for a full list of shops, galleries, restaurants and bars Nearest Tube station: Bond Street Serviced apartments near Bond Street 

King’s Road

In the heart of Chelsea and leading on to Fulham, King’s Road is home to boutiques of well-known designers as well as a little obscure but equally luxurious brands. This two mile stretch of road is where the young, wealthy and trendy go shopping. To add to the status, King’s Road was once the private road used by King Charles II to travel to Kew.

Click here for a little overview of what King’s Road has to offer Nearest Tube station: Sloane Square Stay near King’s Road 

Mount Street & Mayfair

Mount Street is set in Mayfair, the address of choice for London’s largest concentrations of luxury restaurants, hotels and retail stores. The street itself is filled with niche luxury designers and some of the world’s most exclusive brands have low-key appointment only stores here.

Click here for a list of Mount Street resident retailers and events Nearest Tube stations: Green Park and Bond Street Serviced Apartments in Mayfair

Jermyn Street & St James’

Jermyn Street is the home of menswear and modern British heritage brands. This is where you will find any English gentlemen of note shopping.

Defined by Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Buckingham Palace, the St James’ area is also known for luxury bars, restaurants, crafted goods and antiques. It's also where you'll find the famous auction house Christie’s.

More information on St James’ offering here Nearest Tube stations: Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Stay near St James’ 

Savile Row

If you are a lover of bespoke tailoring, you will be no stranger to Savile Row, the home of London tailors since the 18th century. Any tailor worth knowing will have a store here. There's even a Savile Row Bespoke Association whose aim is to protect and promote the traditions of bespoke tailoring.

Savile Row Tailors information Nearest Tube stations: Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus Stay near Savile Row 

Sloane Street & Knightsbridge

Internationally recognised as one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive streets, Sloane Street is home to some of the biggest names in fashion. As a bonus, it also connects Knightsbridge, the address for department stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols as well as many luxury brands, to King’s Road, the trendy, hip and young version of Sloane Street.

Sloane Street store directory Nearest Tube stations: Knightsbridge and Sloane Square Serviced apartments in Knightsbridge 

4. Luxury Department Stores & Shopping Centres

Dover Street Market

Trendy and industrial looking, Dover Street Market is essentially five floors of designer heaven in Mayfair, one of the most upmarket areas of London.

Address: Dover Street Market, 18-22 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4DG Full list of brands here Nearest Tube station: Piccadilly Circus Stay near Dover Street Market

Harrods

Famous for its lavish window displays and 11,500 light bulbs, Harrods is one of the most famous department stores in London. To enhance its luxury credentials, the store was previously owned by Mohammed Al-Fayed, the father of Princess Diana’s boyfriend Dodi Fayed. A memorial to the late couple still stands inside Harrods today.

Address: Harrods, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL Have a look at what Harrods has to offer Nearest Tube Station: Knightsbridge Stay near Harrods

Liberty

One of London’s oldest department stores, Liberty looks traditional on the outside, but it’s trendy and hip on the inside. The store not only aims to sell fashion but also to influence it, creating their own collection of accessories and seeking niche upcoming designers, to complement well-established ones.

Address: Liberty, Regent Street, London W1B 5AH Check their beautiful products here Nearest Tube Station: Oxford Circus Stay near Liberty

The Royal Exchange

More like a compact shopping centre than a department store, The Royal Exchange is where you can do a spot of designer shopping right in the middle of London’s financial district. Now you know where all the bankers go for lunch.

Address: The Royal Exchange, The City, London EC3V 3LL Brands sold at the The Royal Exchange Nearest Tube station: Bank Stay near The Royal Exchange

The Village at Westfield London

Who said the rich and famous don’t like shopping centres? They do. Especially in London where the weather can be quite unpredictable. They just don’t peruse the same part of the mall. The Village, part of Westfield shopping centre, not only offers the top and most expensive names in fashion in its V.I.P. section, but it even features a personal styling fashion lounge!

Address: The Village at Westfield, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7GQ More information on The Village here Nearest Tube station: Shepherd's Bush Market Stay near Westfield London

From high street to exclusive streets, you now know exactly where to hit the shops like a true fashionista. Go forth and shop until you drop!