Most Instagrammable Spots in London
Beyond the standard landmark shots, London has specific spots that consistently produce the best photographs — here's where to find them and when to go.
Notting Hill's Colourful Houses
Portobello Road and the surrounding streets have pastel-painted terraced houses that are among London's most photographed residential streets. Lancaster Road and the streets just off Portobello Road have the highest concentration.
Neal's Yard, Covent Garden
A tiny, hidden courtyard of brightly painted buildings just off Covent Garden — one of London's most photographed hidden corners despite (or because of) its small size.
Sky Garden
The free rooftop garden at 20 Fenchurch Street gives skyline views that are consistently among the best-performing London photos — book ahead.
Leadenhall Market
The Victorian covered market's ornate green-and-gold ironwork photographs beautifully, particularly with the surrounding glass towers visible through the arches.
Tips
- Golden hour (just after sunrise) gives the best light with the fewest crowds for most spots on this list.
- Notting Hill's colourful houses are private residences — photograph respectfully from the street.
- Neal's Yard is tiny — visit early to get shots without other people in frame.