Harrods was founded in 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod, who had opened a small grocery store. A few years later, the store was moved to the place where we can visit it nowadays. As the time went by, the store was expanded through the purchase of small shops and houses that were very close.

Unfortunately, in 1883 a large fire completely destroyed the shop. Good news is that it was rebuilt again and also in a much larger size. Currently, the owner of Harrods is Mohamed Al Fayed, an Egyptian businessman.

Already impressive from outside

At this point, it’s already clear that we can’t skip this special mall when visiting London.  Thanks to its very elegant luxury decoration, we can see inside Harrods several statues, fountains and elegantly furnished rooms. One of the most impressive rooms is the Egyptian one, and also memorials to the deceased Princess Diana.

While visiting Harrods, we also have time for shopping because, after all, it’s a mall. However, as one of the most luxurious shopping malls around the world, the prices of the items are only available to a lucky few. For this reason, many of the tourists who flock to Harrods prefer to buy small items such as tea bags, candy, small teddy bears or other series of low cost items.

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It is noteworthy that the first escalator in the world was installed inside Harrods, in 1898. At first, people were reluctant to use it for they were afraid, so the mall had to convince them with some brandy.

It’s impossible that after this lovely article you don’t want to visit Harrods, so we tell you where you can find it! It’s located exactly between 87 and 135 Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, and we can comfortably arrive by metro or bus.

Nadler Soho

Nadler Soho

The cozy rooms are dominated by rich shades of chocolate, caramel and cream, while the four poster beds and fur blankets create a sense of relaxation and comfort. The decor is complemented perfectly by the black and white tables, creating the son of Clarissa, knotting harmony with the simple aesthetics. Some rooms have a kitchenette, allowing guests to cook under their own gousto.Sto hotel there are public areas, except the reception but offered a reservation at nearby restaurants Burger & Lobster, Polpo and Spuntino, but the club Milk & Honey the plus is the late checkout, at 12 noon.

Nadler Soho

Nadler Soho

By Nicole P.

The hostel wants to tempt us like this:

“Our wonderful Georgian building of the eighteenth century is a short distance from the south bank of the Thames-with plenty of bars, museums and cafes within walking distance. It is a safe place and fashiony, with a funky touch, with a beautiful garden and heated light in which to relax. If you are looking for affordable accommodation for a city trip or simply if you are looking for something different than the usual options available in London, why not try this fantastic hostel?”

It is a market segment called – so they say – flashpacker, which would be for the traveler who goes with a backpack and a little cash but want to live well in the same time. The prices of Safestay (located in Walworth Road) range from 66 pounds (76 Euros) for the double to 18 pounds (20 Euros) for a bed in a room of 8).