The timeless treasures of Westminster and St Paul's, the hedonistic pleasures of Shoreditch and Soho, culture on the South Bank and multiculturalism down Brick Lane - London is a world in one city. Find its heart with this smart and stylish guide.

* GET THE INSIDE SCOOP from our dedicated London experts

* GO UNDERGROUND, GO OVER GROUND with easy-to-use colour maps and detailed walking tours

* EAT & SLEEP LIKE ROYALTY - accommodation and restaurant options to suit all, whether your style is pie and mash or Fortnum & Mason, elegant townhouse B&Bs or ubercool designer hotels

* IMMERSE YOURSELF - drink in Dickensian pubs, club in Clerkenwell and browse the boutiques of Bond Street with the help of our definitive listings

* GET OUT, GET ABOUT with day trips to Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton and beyond