Arrival and Hotel Check-In
Transportation from London City Airport to the Z Hotel Holborn:
- DLR: Take the DLR from London City Airport to Bank Station (~20 minutes, every 8–10
minutes).
- London Underground: At Bank Station, transfer to the Central Line (westbound) to
Holborn Station (~10 minutes).
- Walk: 3 minutes to the Z Hotel Holborn.
- Total Time: ~40 minutes. Cost: ~£5 per adult (children under 11 free).
Itinerary
Covent Garden
- Covent Garden Piazza: Open 24 hours; shops typically 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Kid-friendly with entertainers and open spaces.
- London Transport Museum: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Kid-friendly with play areas and
interactive exhibits.
- Jubilee Market: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Offers crafts, antiques, and souvenirs.
Kid-friendly.
Leicester Square and Surroundings
- Leicester Square Gardens: Open 24 hours. Kid-friendly with open spaces.
- M&M’s World: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Four floors of colorful displays and interactive
exhibits. Kid-friendly.
- LEGO Store: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Features life-sized LEGO models and play areas.
Kid-friendly.
Chinatown
- Chinatown Gate: Open 24 hours. Vibrant and culturally immersive. Kid-friendly.
- Lantern Decorations: Open all day. Colorful and visually appealing for kids.
Soho
- Soho Square Gardens: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Tranquil space for rest and play.
Kid-friendly.
- Soho Stroll: Shops typically 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Iconic streets like Carnaby Street
are visually engaging for children.
Dining Suggestions by Area
Covent Garden
- Seven Dials Market: (Food Market) 11:00 AM – 10:00
PM. Kid-friendly food options.
- Avobar: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Offers light bites and smoothies.
- Cora Pearl: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Modern British comfort food with kid-friendly
options.
- Battersea Pie Station: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Serves traditional British pies.
- The Real Greek: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Kid-friendly sharing platters.
Leicester Square
- Buns & Buns: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Brioche-style buns with savory and sweet options.
- Pastaio: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Fresh pasta and kid-friendly dishes.
- Japes: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Deep-dish pizzas perfect for families.
- MOD Pizza: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Build-your-own pizza options.
- Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Family-friendly ice cream options.
Chinatown
- Bake Chinatown: (Food Market) 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Pastries like egg tarts and pineapple buns.
- Bubblewrap Waffle: (Food Market) 12:00 PM – 10:00
PM. Customizable sweet waffles.
- Dumplings’ Legend: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Variety of dumplings with mild flavors.
- Four Seasons: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Famous for roast duck and noodles.
- Yolkin: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Macaron ice cream sandwiches.
Soho
- Berwick Street Market: (Food Market) 8:00 AM –
6:00 PM. Fresh produce and street food.
- Flat Iron: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Simple steak dishes.
- Pizza Pilgrims: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Neapolitan-style pizzas.
- Gelupo: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Artisan gelato.
- Poppies Fish & Chips: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Classic British fish and chips.