Islington vs shoreditch
Moving to London and friends have recommended me these two neighborhoods. New to this group too and really appreciate all the advise! What do you think? Some facts:
- work in tech, office in covent garden / kings cross
- single in late thirties, lgbt, small dog in tow
- like greenery but also ok with city life. Nothing too crazy (eg soho)
- access to tube and buses I hear is important
- budget wise not more than 3k
- first time living in London from the US, so would be good to be central is. being near a good gym, neighborhood vibes w nice restaurants and coffee shops would be ideal
- not a big big partier but definitely not opposed to being near bars
- would love to be in an area where I can meet cool people
- I do like staying in newer places (with in unit laundry), and ok with a lot of the renovated older places
Side note: some folks recommend noting hill, bloomsbury, Holborn. But they look a bit too residential and family. Any thoughts?
Thanks so much in advance for your thoughts!
EDIT: THANKS so much for your responses!