1. CityMapper<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"citymapper\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/citymapper.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe app of apps. Citymapper is one of the apps most used and trusted by visitors and locals alike. The easy to use app will show you how to get from anywhere, to anywhere in the city. It\u2019ll tell you how much the journey will cost, what transportation options you have, how long it will take, and even sends you alerts so you don\u2019t miss your stop! What are you waiting for?! Download it!<\/p>\n
Viktoria (from Austria): <\/em>Citymapper is the best app EVER! I can\u2019t imagine living in London without it. The city is a like a huge jungle and the app helps you to find the right tube line, especially if you wanna use the iconic (and amazing) tube \u2013 a great way to discover the city, btw \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n2. Santander Cycles<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"santander](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/santander-cycles.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nYou have probably heard of Boris Bikes. They\u2019re the bicycles you see all over town with red Santander sponsorship on them. You may well have something similar in your home city. You can rent them from just \u00a32 from any docking station around the city (there are 700 such stations across London!) and return them to any docking station when you are done!<\/p>\n
Colin (from the USA): The bikes are really cheap and simple to rent, and the app makes this process so much easier (it\u2019ll even tell you where the nearest bikes are located)!<\/em><\/p>\n3. Tube Map<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"tube](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tube-map.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLondon has one of the best underground transport systems in the world. It\u2019s already easy to use, but download the free Tube Map app to make sure you can always plan out your route, and keep up to date with any disruptions on the various lines.<\/p>\n
Charlie (from France): When I first arrived in London a year ago I was really nervous about taking the tube. I have no sense of direction whatsoever. A friend told me about Tube Map, and it\u2019s great. It\u2019s available offline, so it\u2019s nice to have a map of the tube with you at all times, that way you can always get home even when Google maps is not working ;). And a must-have if you are visiting London for the first time.<\/em><\/p>\nBest London Apps – Things To Do<\/b><\/h2>\n4. YPlan<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"YPlan\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/YPlan.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThere are loads of great apps helping you find things to do in London, but we\u2019ve picked out the very best. YPlan creates a shortlist of the best events happening around the city in the near future. It often offers perks like access to sold-out gigs!<\/p>\n
Raquel (From Portugal): Cool app to check for things to do in London. Sometimes with great discounts too!<\/em><\/p>\n5. Dojo<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"dojo\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dojo.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDojo is another really cool app with all you need to know about what\u2019s happening in London in your pocket.<\/p>\n
Roberto (from Italy): Each place\/event shows average costs and opening times so you won\u2019t get taken advantage of!<\/em><\/p>\n6. Hype<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a><\/em>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"hype\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hype.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHype is awesome. The app allows you to make your own custom profile, which will in turn provide you with personalised tips and suggestions about things to do, eat, see etc – all based on your personal preferences.<\/p>\n
Carolina (from Brazil): I love the fact that you can bookmark the events you want to go to remember in the future (there\u2019s always so much going on in the city!). Also, it\u2019s great that there is a human curation element behind each suggestion.<\/em><\/p>\n7. Dice<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"dice\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/dice.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nDice is a no-nonsense music app and without a doubt my go-to for booking gigs, club nights and festivals. There\u2019s no annoying booking fees so you literally pay face value, and it\u2019s super easy to navigate around with a visual and colourful layout. There\u2019s an awesome scroll feature so you can easily browse gigs by date, and filter by gigs, clubs, festivals and genres.<\/p>\n
Danielle (from Wales): I especially love it because the selection is handpicked by the Dice team and I always find unique events that I wouldn\u2019t otherwise discover just browsing on the web.<\/em><\/p>\n8. Great Little Place<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"great](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/great-little-place.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGLP is so easy to use and full of helpful info. All of their hot tips and suggestions come recommended by locals, and are mostly quirky and definitely off the beaten track.<\/p>\n
Amy (from England): I\u2019ve lived in Angel for almost three years and thanks to this little app have discovered some amazing cafes and cocktail places right on my doorstep that I didn\u2019t even know existed. It\u2019s based on local people\u2019s\/users recommendations, so if you want to see hidden London or experience London\/the area you are staying in as a local, this is the app to have. You can swipe through the hidden gems, choosing to click to read or find out more and either swipe left to ignore or bookmark it by adding it to your shortlist.<\/em><\/p>\n9. Frugl<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"frugl\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/frugl.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nA simple app and a great one, Frugl curates some of the best things to do, see and eat, all for less than \u00a310.<\/p>\n
Colin (from the USA): I don\u2019t have the time to hunt for the best deals and I certainly don\u2019t have the money to not plan it out. Frugl saved me here in London!<\/em><\/p>\n10. TimeOut<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"timeout\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/timeout.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTime Out is a definite favourite of locals in London. The app contains all the articles, tips, tricks and reviews of all things popular in London. When in doubt, Time Out.<\/p>\n
Marta (from Spain): It\u00b4s basically like their amazing website coming to life in your hands. It has a \u201cfind inspiration\u201d section with the coolest things to do in town!<\/em><\/p>\nBest London Apps – Where To Eat<\/b><\/h2>\n11. Wriggle<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"wriggle\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/wriggle.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWriggle is all about giving you last minute tips on deals happening that day, and focuses on awesome independent food sources that will really help you get to know the real London. Their deals last for hours rather than days so if you\u2019re quick you can save a lot on food. They\u2019re even offering a \u00a33 credit<\/a> to new users using the keyword: “Hostelworld”<\/p>\nRoberto (from Italy): Perfect app for your lunch break (and more!): deals, and online buying option and maps to see that\u2019s going on around you! What more could you need?!<\/em><\/p>\n12. Opentable<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"opentable\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/opentable.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWith Opentable you can search for and reserve open spots in restaurants all over the world, so after a busy day in London you won\u2019t have to wait in line or search all over the city for an empty table.<\/p>\n
Raquel (from Portugal): I really like this app because it’s very user-friendly! It\u2019s easy to book a table, check for reviews and even see pictures of the restaurant. It\u2019s very useful when searching for a restaurant as you don’t need to go through 10 different websites to find the information you need.<\/em><\/p>\n13. Hostelworld <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n![\"hostelworld\"](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelworld1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nOf course we had to give our app a little plug, but seriously it\u2019s one of the best travel apps available. The Hostelworld app allows you to search and book cheap stays all over the world and on the go, bringing the world\u2019s adventures right to your fingertips. The App can be downloads both on Android<\/a> and IOS<\/a> devices.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe app of apps. Citymapper is one of the apps most used and trusted by visitors and locals alike. The easy to use app will show you how to get from anywhere, to anywhere in the city. It\u2019ll tell you how much the journey will cost, what transportation options you have, how long it will take, and even sends you alerts so you don\u2019t miss your stop! What are you waiting for?! Download it!<\/p>\n
Viktoria (from Austria): <\/em>Citymapper is the best app EVER! I can\u2019t imagine living in London without it. The city is a like a huge jungle and the app helps you to find the right tube line, especially if you wanna use the iconic (and amazing) tube \u2013 a great way to discover the city, btw \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/p>\n You have probably heard of Boris Bikes. They\u2019re the bicycles you see all over town with red Santander sponsorship on them. You may well have something similar in your home city. You can rent them from just \u00a32 from any docking station around the city (there are 700 such stations across London!) and return them to any docking station when you are done!<\/p>\n Colin (from the USA): The bikes are really cheap and simple to rent, and the app makes this process so much easier (it\u2019ll even tell you where the nearest bikes are located)!<\/em><\/p>\n London has one of the best underground transport systems in the world. It\u2019s already easy to use, but download the free Tube Map app to make sure you can always plan out your route, and keep up to date with any disruptions on the various lines.<\/p>\n Charlie (from France): When I first arrived in London a year ago I was really nervous about taking the tube. I have no sense of direction whatsoever. A friend told me about Tube Map, and it\u2019s great. It\u2019s available offline, so it\u2019s nice to have a map of the tube with you at all times, that way you can always get home even when Google maps is not working ;). And a must-have if you are visiting London for the first time.<\/em><\/p>\n There are loads of great apps helping you find things to do in London, but we\u2019ve picked out the very best. YPlan creates a shortlist of the best events happening around the city in the near future. It often offers perks like access to sold-out gigs!<\/p>\n Raquel (From Portugal): Cool app to check for things to do in London. Sometimes with great discounts too!<\/em><\/p>\n Dojo is another really cool app with all you need to know about what\u2019s happening in London in your pocket.<\/p>\n Roberto (from Italy): Each place\/event shows average costs and opening times so you won\u2019t get taken advantage of!<\/em><\/p>\n Hype is awesome. The app allows you to make your own custom profile, which will in turn provide you with personalised tips and suggestions about things to do, eat, see etc – all based on your personal preferences.<\/p>\n Carolina (from Brazil): I love the fact that you can bookmark the events you want to go to remember in the future (there\u2019s always so much going on in the city!). Also, it\u2019s great that there is a human curation element behind each suggestion.<\/em><\/p>\n Dice is a no-nonsense music app and without a doubt my go-to for booking gigs, club nights and festivals. There\u2019s no annoying booking fees so you literally pay face value, and it\u2019s super easy to navigate around with a visual and colourful layout. There\u2019s an awesome scroll feature so you can easily browse gigs by date, and filter by gigs, clubs, festivals and genres.<\/p>\n Danielle (from Wales): I especially love it because the selection is handpicked by the Dice team and I always find unique events that I wouldn\u2019t otherwise discover just browsing on the web.<\/em><\/p>\n GLP is so easy to use and full of helpful info. All of their hot tips and suggestions come recommended by locals, and are mostly quirky and definitely off the beaten track.<\/p>\n Amy (from England): I\u2019ve lived in Angel for almost three years and thanks to this little app have discovered some amazing cafes and cocktail places right on my doorstep that I didn\u2019t even know existed. It\u2019s based on local people\u2019s\/users recommendations, so if you want to see hidden London or experience London\/the area you are staying in as a local, this is the app to have. You can swipe through the hidden gems, choosing to click to read or find out more and either swipe left to ignore or bookmark it by adding it to your shortlist.<\/em><\/p>\n A simple app and a great one, Frugl curates some of the best things to do, see and eat, all for less than \u00a310.<\/p>\n Colin (from the USA): I don\u2019t have the time to hunt for the best deals and I certainly don\u2019t have the money to not plan it out. Frugl saved me here in London!<\/em><\/p>\n Time Out is a definite favourite of locals in London. The app contains all the articles, tips, tricks and reviews of all things popular in London. When in doubt, Time Out.<\/p>\n Marta (from Spain): It\u00b4s basically like their amazing website coming to life in your hands. It has a \u201cfind inspiration\u201d section with the coolest things to do in town!<\/em><\/p>\n Wriggle is all about giving you last minute tips on deals happening that day, and focuses on awesome independent food sources that will really help you get to know the real London. Their deals last for hours rather than days so if you\u2019re quick you can save a lot on food. They\u2019re even offering a \u00a33 credit<\/a> to new users using the keyword: “Hostelworld”<\/p>\n Roberto (from Italy): Perfect app for your lunch break (and more!): deals, and online buying option and maps to see that\u2019s going on around you! What more could you need?!<\/em><\/p>\n With Opentable you can search for and reserve open spots in restaurants all over the world, so after a busy day in London you won\u2019t have to wait in line or search all over the city for an empty table.<\/p>\n Raquel (from Portugal): I really like this app because it’s very user-friendly! It\u2019s easy to book a table, check for reviews and even see pictures of the restaurant. It\u2019s very useful when searching for a restaurant as you don’t need to go through 10 different websites to find the information you need.<\/em><\/p>\n Of course we had to give our app a little plug, but seriously it\u2019s one of the best travel apps available. The Hostelworld app allows you to search and book cheap stays all over the world and on the go, bringing the world\u2019s adventures right to your fingertips. The App can be downloads both on Android<\/a> and IOS<\/a> devices.<\/p>\n2. Santander Cycles<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3. Tube Map<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBest London Apps – Things To Do<\/b><\/h2>\n
4. YPlan<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. Dojo<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n6. Hype<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a><\/em>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. Dice<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n8. Great Little Place<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n9. Frugl<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n10. TimeOut<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nBest London Apps – Where To Eat<\/b><\/h2>\n
11. Wriggle<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n12. Opentable<\/a> <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n13. Hostelworld <\/b>(App Store<\/a>\/Google Play<\/a>)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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