The Most Aesthetically Pleasing Places in London

Calling all photography nerds and Instagram baddies! Whether you're looking for cute photo opportunities, breath-taking London views or just a (rare) quiet spot among the London chaos - keep reading and find out why they're our favourite places in London. (Remember, the best spots are often undiscovered and won't cost the same price as a week's rent!) Written and shot by Rae.

Want Bougie on a Budget? We Got You, and You Won't Even Spend a Penny.

Why not head to Harvey Nichols (line 1), find mind-blowing Knightsbridge views and immaculate, designer displays inside with the most student-friendly staff we've ever found in a luxury department store.

Up next is Regent's Street (line 2), home to Burberry Flagship and just round the corner from Vogue house - the most luxe views and traditional London architecture.

Over to Kings Cross (line 3) for a less traditional and flashy London view but still beautiful in its own right. CSM is the most prestigious art and fashion school in London and it's surroundings definitely don't disappoint.

The National Portrait Gallery (line 4) up the road from Leicester Square is a grand building and the colour schemes and portraits ooze luxury.

Oh, You Want More Bougie? Sure Thing.

Pretty houses are a blogger's best friend - our favourite houses are located in Notting Hill (line 1) and Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia (line 2) where we snapped CEO and Editor Rae for future shoots - keep your eyes peeled!

Trafalgar Square (line 3) always seems so swanky to us, with the bustle of commuters and traffic below an incredible tourist attraction - pro tip: get lunch and park yourself under the sun on the steps for ultimate enjoyment.

A hidden gem in Soho Square is POAN (line 4), an extravagant luxury fashion shop that almost resembles a museum. Curated and supported by young creatives, this is the perfect shop for the heart of Soho.

Lastly, we have the Ivy (line 5), being based in a range of locations our favourite has to be in the small town of Blackheath. Resembling an old, British town similar to Hastings and Lewes, Blackheath is the perfect location for such a fancy restaurant. Being a little on the pricey side this one isn't too student-friendly however, definitely worth the money and experience and there's a little something for everyone on the menu.

One For the Art Kids.

Shoreditch (line 1)...graffiti...enough said.

Camden (line 2) is the home of the art kid - perfect for meeting likeminded individuals, seeing indie artists shows and buying things you don't need. Plan B really said, "Suzanne takes me down to her place near the river" though...

Back to Kings Cross (line 3) for Coal Drops Yard, possibly the quietest collection of shops in the best way. Find shops based on art, culture and modernity with the luxury of shopping in peace; with unbeaten views, you wouldn't expect from London, this has to be one of our favourite places.

Okay, Two For the Art Kids.

We've already shoved the Glossier Pop-Up (line 1) down your throats, but you have to admit it's the perfect background for any photo and the perfect place to treat yo' self.

Next is Bluebird (line 2), the ultimate art-and-fashion-kid shop, with plenty of mirrors, designer purses and aesthetically pleasing art located just near Covent Garden.

Lastly is Oxford Circus (line 3) - almost basic but there are a few hidden gems just off the main street - this shop is Flannels, how do they always kill the window display without using any clothes?!

A Brutalism Enthusiests Wet Dream.

Talk about cloudy Britain - you have to see these locations in typical Britain weather. The Barbican (line 1) and Abby Road Estate (line 2) are some of our top favourite places in London - with intriguing architecture and neutral tone vibes, these are London's underdog, must-see locations.

Beauty in the Unexpected.

Public transport, dreary reflections, the Borough of Greenwich and London skylines are all beautiful for the 'wrong' reasons.

Grimey, packed London tubes and DLR's (line 1) are never considered photo opportunities but we're missing out here. SE trains and the Bakerloo Line especially are some of our favourites, from their retro, unclean look all we see is character and that's all we want in our photos.

Rainy day reflections (line 2) are the worst in the moment, but for photos, they work perfectly. The light-box white sky coupled with dirt and graffiti on the surface and rain droplets gives a grunge aesthetic to your photos and allows for opposing architecture to be captured somewhere in the reflected image.

The Borough of Greenwich (line 3), home to Greenwich Market and the worlds best restaurant that is Wimpy, making the whole town feel vintage in the best way. Operating, in a way, so different from the rest of London it's one of the best places to visit for quiet, nostalgia lovers.

For the last time we head to the skylines (line 4), making sure there's anything but a blue sky in the background. Blue skies are so outdated and picture-perfect, we enjoy capturing the skyline from a moving car on your way out of London, from Greenwich Thames 'beach' on a drizzly day or at night.

We hope you enjoy visiting the places on this latest bucket list. Have we missed anywhere, or do you know of any London locations you think we'd love? Let us know via the contact form on our home page or via our Instagram!