Food market, vintage shops, street art... welcome to East London, London's coolest neighbourhood!

For this first stopover, head for Brick Lane, a legendary street in the district, recognisable by its red brick houses. It is also known as Banglatown, because it is home to a large Bangladeshi community. People come here to stroll, with no specific objectives in mind, but to enjoy the atmosphere and discover the coffee shops, bookshops, decorating boutiques and vintage markets. All the while breathing in the spicy smells emanating from the many mouth-watering street food stalls.

There are plenty of places to eat here! But if there's one thing you can't miss on this street, it's Bagel Bake, a highly reputed bakery specialising, as its name suggests, in bagels of all kinds. If we had to choose just one, we'd definitely recommend the classic salt beef bagel. A sure bet in Brick Lane and excellent value for money. Enjoy!

Shoreditch is undoubtedly THE place to be for street art in the UK capital. For many years, world-renowned artists such as Bansky, ROA, Sweet Toof and Ben Eine have left their mark on this legendary district. There are also a host of creations, some of them highly committed, by anonymous artists. There's something for everyone on every street corner. Don't hesitate to explore the narrow streets and cul-de-sacs to discover hidden works of art. It's a colourful stroll with a change of scenery, where you can come across artists working in real time. An unusual experience that will appeal to street art fans and the simply curious.

Where to sleep nearby?

⭐ Citizen M Shoreditch

To stay in the same artistic spirit as your visit to the Shoreditch district, we recommend you spend one (or more) night(s) at the Citizen M hotel. Traces of art can be found in several rooms of the hotel, particularly on the ceilings of the bar. Ideally located less than 10 minutes' walk from Spitalfields and Brick lane.

Just a stone's throw from Liverpool Street underground station is one of London's most iconic markets: Old Spitalfields Market. If you're looking for something in particular, you should find it here. It's simple, you can find everything in this market: works of art, fashion items, antiques, food outlets... Today, it consists of large Victorian halls, remarkable red brick arches and, above all, over 250 stalls. You're bound to find somewhere to get a bargain.