London life
What is it like living in London?
London is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan places in the world to be a student. There are people from more than 200 nations living here, speaking over 300 languages.
The city's 100,000 international students make London a dynamic and stimulating place to live. Before long you'll have a network of friends from all over the world.
The world in one city
Multicultural highlights include:
- China Town. Discover authentic Chinese culture and taste an array of exotic foods in China Town's many restaurants and supermakets.
- Brixton Market. Buy some of the best Afro-Caribbean food at this energetic market. Hidden away in the side streets you’ll find art galleries exhibiting the works of up-and-coming artists.
- Shri Swaminarayan Temple. Visit the largest Hindu temple outside India and enjoy hours of peace and discovery in this masterpiece of exotic architecture.
- Kingsland Road. Try the delights of Vietnamese cafés or dine and dance to Latin music in this culturally diverse area.
- Green Lanes. Kurdish, Greek and Turkish restaurants are just some of the flavours you’ll find here - taste the real Mediterranean.
- Brick Lane. Famous for its curries, you can also experience authentic Bangladeshi cafés or queue with Londoners night and day at one of the best bagel bakeries in the country.
Tip - Visit our Events section to discover more of the city's festivals and celebrations. Take a look at our Visit London city guide here. Timeout also has a great guide to London's social life.