Frommer's London
9th Edition
Published on 19. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
394 pages
978-1-62887-623-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is London advice the way a friend would give it to you: fiercely opinionated, funny, and brimming not only with suggestions about what to see and do, but also what's not worth your time. Whether you want to see Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, London is a city with an overwhelming number of attractions, lodgings, restaurants, museums, and shops.
Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk-it feels like he's right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local-something many guides claim but none do as well as this one.
Cochran was awarded "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition of this guide.
Frommer's London contains:
Dozens of full color photos throughout the book
Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground
Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps
What's free, what's good for kids, what's authentic, what's new
Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map
Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum
Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays
Newly expanded attractions recommendations
Section devoted to the city's greatest pubs
Insightful tips for navigating London's customs and culture
Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer's star rating system
Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren't worth your time
Section on great day trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey
PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go
About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Author Jason Cochran is the guide you want to have a pint with, bringing culture and history to life with wit and plain talk-it feels like he's right there with you. Whether your budget is large or tight, you'll see London like a local-something many guides claim but none do as well as this one.
Cochran was awarded "Best Guidebook of the Year" by the Society of American Travel Writers for a previous edition of this guide.
Frommer's London contains:
Dozens of full color photos throughout the book
Tube stops for every listing to help you navigate ancient streets quickly, plus a comprehensive section on strategies for the Underground
Brilliant walking tours spanning the city, with maps
What's free, what's good for kids, what's authentic, what's new
Area maps marked with attractions, restaurants, and hotels, plus a London Tube map
Interior maps of Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and the British Museum
Smart itineraries, including for families and short stays
Newly expanded attractions recommendations
Section devoted to the city's greatest pubs
Insightful tips for navigating London's customs and culture
Smart reviews of attractions, nightlife, hotels, restaurants and shops in all price ranges using the Frommer's star rating system
Surprising section on overrated attractions that aren't worth your time
Section on great day trips, including Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor, and the setting for Downton Abbey
PLUS! A handy pull-out, indexed map of London for touring on the go
About Frommer's: There's a reason Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 60 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles, become a household name, and helped millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
Reviews / Votes
"Frommer's guides cut through influencer noise and AI-generated jargon to give genuine recommendations born from personal journeys and deep understanding. It's the trusted voice of someone who's truly been there, offering insights you won't find anywhere else." - Samantha Brown, Host of PBS' Places to Love"Frommer's earnest prose, alternately lyrical and artless but always compulsively informative, convey a near-missionary zeal for travel and elevated "Frommer's" from the how-to genre to the kind of book that could change a person's worldview." - The New York Times
"Frommer's has now re-established themselves among the leading travel titles... These human-scale books, written and published by people who genuinely know and love their subject, are perfect for travel's post-pandemic recovery". - The Guardian
"One of the most recognized guidebook brands in the world, Frommer's influence on the traveling public over the past seven decades has been profound. More than 75 million guidebooks bearing the Frommer name have been sold since the mid-1950s." - Travel Weekly Magazine
"Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete." - Booklist
"Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges." - Glamour Magazine
"Frommer's Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place." - McClatchy Media Company
"It has been decades since I got my start as a travel writer, writing for Frommer's during my years living in Florence, but in my eyes they remain an unwavering go-to source and last word for any of the countless destinations they cover today. I've consulted them more times than I can remember and have never once been disappointed. Am so happy to see that Pauline Frommer and her cracker-jack team continue the enduring legacy of her father Arthur Frommer." - Patricia Schultz, author "1000 Places to See Before You Die"
"If you are a budget-conscious traveler looking for value-for-money recommendations, which includes most family travelers, Frommer's guidebooks offer an excellent choice. Focusing on affordable travel, Frommer's offers practical advice, insider tips, and a reliable rating system. It assigns one to three stars to places and experiences worth your time and money.
Three factors that set Frommer's apart:
1. Budget-friendly recommendations: Frommer's guidebooks provide a wide range of budget-friendly recommendations. Expect information for affordable accommodations, dining options, and attractions. They also offer money-saving tips to help you stretch your travel budget.
2. Practical information: Frommer's guidebooks are known for their practical and detailed information. They contain everything you need to plan your trip efficiently, from transportation to multiple sample itinerary options.
3. Local insights: Frommer's guidebooks include insights and recommendations from local experts, helping you experience a destination like a local. This unique perspective will enhance your travel experience."
- Gather + Go Travel Magazine
More details
Edition
9th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
color photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62887-623-9 (9781628876239)
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Jason Cochran
Frommer's EasyGuide to London
Book
04/2023
8th Edition
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Person
Jason Cochran also writes the award-winning Frommer's Disney World, Universal & Orlando, and he is the author of the book Here Lies America. He was twice awarded Guide Book of the Year by the Lowell Thomas Awards (Society of American Travel Writers) and once by the North American Travel Journalists Association. His voice has reached millions of travelers, starting in the mid-'90s, when as a long-term backpacker he wrote one of the world's first travel blogs, and for half a decade, he co-hosted The Travel Show on WABC with Pauline Frommer. He is editor-in-chief of Frommers.com.