London is widely recognised as one of the world's leading cultural centres, with enough high quality entertainment to satisfy all visitors to the city, whatever their tastes. Some of the capital's most popular attractions are its fantastic art galleries, the best of which are just a short distance away from the many hotels in London we offer cheap accommodation at. A few of our favourites are listed below.

1. The National Gallery is not just an art gallery but is also amongst the most recognisable and frequently admired in the whole city. Ideally situated just a stone's throw away from Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, this iconic setting was established in 1824 and is a must visit for any serious art fans; with paintings by masters like da Vinci, Renoir and Van Gogh, the National Gallery is revered worldwide.

2. Those looking for somewhere to relax whilst they take in some of the capital's finest artwork can do so at the beautiful Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park. Like the National Gallery, the Serpentine is completely free to look around and houses original modern art exhibits from the likes of Andy Warhol. Surrounded by one of the most scenic green spaces in London, it is also known for its annual outdoor summer architectural pavilion commission, which last year featured a striking piece from renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

3. Last on our list of must see galleries for anyone staying in London with one of our great hotel offers is the Tate Modern on the banks of the River Thames. Free to enter, it is known for proudly displaying some of the most innovative, groundbreaking and often controversial pieces by the world's best recent and contemporary artists, it offers a wealth of work from Picasso, Matisse, Jackson Pollock and many more.


Published on 08/01/2013.



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