In 2013, when Damian was five months old, Dumitru and I took him to London. It was our first trip abroad as a family, and our first without grandparents nearby to hand the baby to. London turned out to be one of the easiest cities we could have picked for a first trip with a baby. Here’s what worked, where we stayed, and the practical details updated for 2026.
Quick answers
- Is London good with a baby? Yes. It has huge free parks, buses that take buggies, and it’s easy to feed a baby anywhere.
- Where we stayed: Danubius Hotel Regents Park in St John’s Wood, right next to Regent’s Park.
- Getting around: buses beat the Tube with a stroller. Many Tube stations still have no lift.
- Cost for kids: under-11s travel free. Adults pay £1.75 a bus ride with contactless, with unlimited buses for an hour on the Hopper fare.
- Breastfeeding: I fed Damian in cafés and parks and never felt uncomfortable.
Short on time? Our top 3 picks in London with a baby
Danubius Hotel Regents Park – 4-star in St John’s Wood, next to Regent’s Park, family rooms, cots on request.
Premier Inn London County Hall – by the London Eye and the South Bank. We didn’t stay here.
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences – Mayfair, opposite Green Park, apartments for families. We didn’t stay here.
Where we stayed: Danubius Hotel Regents Park
We chose the Danubius Hotel Regents Park, a large 4-star hotel at 18 Lodge Road in St John’s Wood, next to Regent’s Park and close to Lord’s Cricket Ground. With a baby, the location was the point. You step out of the door and you’re in one of London’s best parks for a stroller walk, away from the crowds of the centre. St John’s Wood and Baker Street Tube stations are about 10 minutes’ walk away, and buses run into the centre.
From the hotel side: it’s a big hotel (325 rooms) with deluxe family rooms and cots on request. That’s exactly what you want with an infant: space, a lift, and staff who’ve seen a hundred babies before yours. Check prices at Danubius Hotel Regents Park →
London’s parks: the best thing to do with a baby
We walked Regent’s Park, Hyde Park and St James’s Park. They’re free, flat and huge, with smooth paths for the stroller, and when the baby needs feeding or a nap, you just find a bench. With an infant, I’d plan every London day around a park.
- Regent’s Park: on the hotel’s doorstep, with formal gardens and wide paths.
- Hyde Park: big enough for a whole morning, with cafés along the way.
- St James’s Park: small, pretty, and next to Buckingham Palace, so you can see the palace with a stroller nap built in.
Seeing London from a bus and from the river
With a baby, the sightseeing that works is the kind where you sit down. We saw the city from the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and from a Thames river cruise. The baby sleeps, you see Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the South Bank, and nobody has to queue for anything.
Getting around London with a stroller
- Buses first. London buses have a space for an unfolded buggy (wheelchair users have priority) and a low floor at the middle doors. You also see the city as you go.
- The Tube is harder. Many stations still have only stairs or escalators. Check TfL’s step-free map before you plan a route.
- Fares (2026): under-11s travel free. An adult bus ride is £1.75 with contactless (expected to rise to about £1.85 from November 2026), and the Hopper fare gives unlimited buses within an hour. A zone 1–2 Tube ride is £3.10 off-peak. Use the same contactless card throughout so the daily cap applies.
Breastfeeding in London
I breastfed Damian in cafés and parks around London and never once felt uncomfortable. Breastfeeding in public places is protected by law in the UK. Staff in cafés were also happy to give us hot water when we asked.
Flying to London with a baby
- Feed during take-off and landing. It helps with ear pressure.
- Most airlines let you take the stroller to the aircraft door. Check yours.
- London’s big airports have family lanes at security and baby-care rooms.
What I’d tell a parent planning London with a baby
- Stay next to a park, not in the busiest part of the centre.
- Plan one thing a day, and let the rest be walks.
- Pack for rain whatever the season. A rain cover for the stroller is essential.
- Don’t be afraid to go. Our first trip abroad with a baby was the trip that made us a travelling family. The blog started three years later.
Traveling with a newborn is often discouraged, but once your baby is around 6 months old, city breaks become easier — especially with a stroller and some careful planning. London turned out to be an excellent choice: safe, exciting, and surprisingly baby-friendly. Here’s everything we learned and the travel tips we wish we had known before boarding that flight.
Next steps once babies become toddlers: Morocco with toddlers · Riga with kids
Planning London with a baby? Check prices at the hotel we stayed in →n:
London with a baby: FAQ
Is London a good city to visit with a baby?
Yes. London has large free parks, buses that take unfolded buggies, and it’s easy to feed a baby in public. It was our first trip abroad with our son at 5 months old.
Can you take a stroller on London buses?
Yes. London buses have a dedicated space for an unfolded buggy, though wheelchair users have priority for it.
Do babies and children pay on London public transport?
No. Children under 11 travel free on buses and the Tube when travelling with a paying adult.
Is breastfeeding in public allowed in London?
Yes. Breastfeeding in public places is protected by law in the UK, and we fed our baby in cafés and parks without any problem.
Where is a good area to stay in London with a baby?
Somewhere next to a big park. We stayed at Danubius Hotel Regents Park in St John’s Wood, beside Regent’s Park, with buses into the centre.
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