9D8N Muslim-Friendly Honeymoon in London and Paris

This article is written by HHWT Explorer Desi Erni.

Join Desi Erni and her husband on a dreamy 9D8N honeymoon in London and Paris, where romance meets history and culture. In October 2023, they immersed themselves in the romantic ambiance of these iconic cities, and now they're sharing their carefully planned itinerary here! Explore charming streets, savour the local cuisines, and create unforgettable moments. Whether you're planning your honeymoon or seeking inspiration for a romantic European escape, this curated itinerary is your perfect guide!

Day 1: Arrival in London

• Arrived at London Heathrow Terminal 2 at 3.30pm
• We took the Elizabeth line to Stratford
• It was 10 stops - which took around 47 minutes
• We alighted at Stratford (in between Zone 2/3), and took an 8 minutes walk to The Westbridge Hotel Stratford

Accommodation: Westbridge Hotel Stratford

• We checked into our hotel at Westbridge Hotel Stratford
• This hotel serves Halal breakfast!
• Located near to our hotel, Stratford Centre is a shopping mall and indoor market.
• This mall has a few halal options to dine in, such as the 5 Continents.

Address: 335-337 High St, London E15 2TF, United Kingdom
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Day 2: Exploring Oxford

Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast

• Breakfast is available every day from 7:00 am to 10:30 am!
• You can get in touch with the hotel staff to add breakfast to your reservation both before and during your stay.

Activity: Exploring Oxford Street

• Oxford Street is regarded as the heart of London's retail district and the city's shopping world.
• Selfridges Oxford Street is one of the most well-known department stores!
• Tip: Oxford Circus, which is accessible by the Central, Bakerloo, and Victoria lines, is the ideal tube station for getting to the centre of Oxford Street.
• After arriving at Oxford Street, you can easily go to other notable locations and intriguing London monuments, such as Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road and Regent Street!

Lunch: The Halal Guys London

• The platter that Halal Guys is famed for includes rice, a piece of meat, some pita, and their well-known red and white sauce.
• Together with a bowl of rice, lettuce, tomato, and pitta bread, their combo plate included a hearty portion of flavorful Chicken & Beef Gyro.
• They also provided other alternatives for add-ons such onions, green peppers, olives, jalapenos.

It was a very hearty and filling meal!

Address: 163-165 Earl's Ct Rd, London SW5 9RF
Opening hours: 12pm to 10.30pm daily

Halal status: Halal-certified

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Activity: Shopping

Glossier

• If you are a make-up lover and are looking to buy new items, head to Glossier to check out all their popular products in-store!
• They have everything, from make-up to sunscreens and even lip balms!

Address: 43 King St, London WC2E 8JY, United Kingdom

Opening hours: Mon - Sat (10am - 8pm), Sun (11am - 7pm)

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Harrods

• Are you searching for souvenirs? Go get your souvenir fix at Harrods!
• They sell merchandise and souvenirs under their own label, including wallets, handbags, and teddy bears, as well as baby clothes and household goods, making them good gifts to bring back!

Dinner: Meet Bros Steakhouse (by Me'nate x Jibby&co)

• A halal fusion steakhouse in London that is close to Paddington station, which made it really convenient!
• We had Premium Grass Fed Ribeye, Lamb Shank, and Truffle Fries, a very filling dinner!

Address: 29-31 Craven Rd, London W2 3BX, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: Sat - Thurs (11am - 11pm), Fri (3pm - 11pm)

Halal status: Halal-certified

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Day 3: Sightseeing

Buckingham Palace

• We started off our day at Buckingham Palace!
• There can be quite a crowd, especially if the Changing of the Guards ceremony is happening, so do get there early if you wish to avoid the crowds, at 9 or 10am!

Borough Market

• Borough Market in London offers something for every food enthusiast.
• Some of the best food and cuisine from throughout the UK and beyond can be found there!
• We tried a few of the local snacks, and also got ourselves a nice cup of coffee from the stalls there!

Lunch: Mr. Fish - Queen’s Park

• This place was particularly interesting as they offer a range of fishes for their fish and chips.
• Halal status: They use halal ingredients, but take note that alcohol is served in the establishment!

Address: 51 Salusbury Rd, London NW6 6NJ, United Kingdom

Opening hours: 11.30am - 11pm daily

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Day 4: 2-Day Trip to Paris

• We went over to Paris for 2 days 1 night
• To get there, we took the Eurostar from London St Pancras, to Paris Gare Du Nord

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Accomodation: Hotel Les Deux Gares

• The hotel is only a 5 minute walking distance away from the Gare de l'Est Station!
• It cost us €188 for 1 night, excluding our stay tax of € 5.76, which is payable after you check-in at the hotel.

Address: 2 Rue des Deux Gares 75010 Paris
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Snack: Carette

• Savour a Paris favourite - Hot Chocolate with Fresh Cream.
• We ordered 3 pieces of croissants and 2 hot chocolates with whipped cream, and it cost us €36.

Address: 4 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri (7am - 11.30pm), Sat - Sun (7.30am - 11.30pm)

Halal status: Not halal-certified, but the plain croissants are Muslim-friendly with no alcohol or gelatine. Do dine at your own discretion!

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Activity: Sightseeing

Eiffel Tower

• When you come to Paris, you have to go see the Eiffel Tower!
• If you would like to climb to the top, do note you can either walk up the stairs or take the elevator - however, the elevator normally has a long queue, so we recommend taking the stairs!

Champs Élysées

• At the western end of the Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is constructed as the focal point of a bustling roundabout.
• In our opinion, Champs Elysees is an ideal place to shop! The abundance and diversity of shops lining the Champs Élysées will make anyone who loves to shop pleased. Everybody can find something to enjoy here.

• I recommend that you come here if you are interested in shopping!
• Champs Élysées also boasts a tonne of reasonably priced athletic and ready-to-wear stores such as Nike, Zara, Sephora and Longchamp. Not to forget their official well-known Paris football team in the PSG store.

Dinner: Nur Malaysia Paris

• We had Nasi Goreng Pattaya & Kway Teow Goreng.
• Their Teh Tarik was so nice, it felt really authentic!

Address: 145-147 Rue Ordener, 75018 Paris, France
Opening Hours: Mon - Wed & Sat - Sun (10am - 10pm), Thurs (12.30pm - 10pm) Fri (10am - 12.30pm, 2.30pm - 10pm)
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Halal status: Halal-certified

Day 5: Back to London

Louvre

• We spent most of the day getting ready to go back, but we did have some time to walk around!
• We first went to the Louvre!
• Here, you can admire many paintings, sculptures, architectural details, and other works of art by well-known or unknown artists from a wide range of backgrounds and eras.

Arc de Triomphe

• The Place de l'Etoile's Arc de Triomphe is among Paris's most well-known structures.
• It is located near the start of the Champs-Élysées, in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle.

Evening: Back to London

• After a bit more walking around, we headed back to London!

Day 6: Back in London

Breakfast: Big Joe's Cafe & Grill

• We had an English breakfast over at Big Joe's Cafe & Grill.
• They offer halal cuisine that is made with the best and freshest ingredients!

Address: 5 The Grove, London E15 1EL, United Kingdom

Opening hours: 8.30am to 9pm daily

Halal status: Offers halal menu items!

Activity: Portobello Market

• We then went to the well-known Portobello Road Market, which offers a unique assortment of clothing, souvenirs, and antiques!

Address: London W11 1LJ, United Kingdom

Opening hours: Mon - Wed (9am to 6pm), Thurs (9am - 1pm), Fri - Sat (9am - 7pm)

Big Ben

• One of the most iconic buildings in London, the Big Ben! We had to go see it for ourselves.

Aime Leon Dore

• A fashion and lifestyle brand from Queens, New York!
• There is even a cafe inside the shop as well, offering a curated menu inspired by Greek coffee and pastry culture to downtown New York

Address: 32 Broadwick St. London W1F 8JB, UK

Opening Hours: Mon - Sat (11am - 7pm), Sun (12pm - 6pm)

Lunch: - Duck & Noodle

• Duck & Noodle is a halal authentic Chinese duck restaurant, serving dim sums, wok dishes, and of course, various duck dishes.
• This is definitely one of the places I would recommend, and I would even return to eat their food again!

Address: Duck & Noodle, 106 Queensway London W2 3RR

Opening hours:Mon - Sat (7.30am - 10.30pm), Sun (7.30am - 10pm)

Halal status: Halal-certified

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Day 7: Sightseeing

Horizon 22

• The best free viewing platform in London is called Horizon 22.
• Their observation platform, which is on Level 58, provides a 300-degree perspective of London's most famous sites.
• Take note: you would need to book tickets before going!

Address: 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AJ, United Kingdom
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri (10am - 6pm), Sat (10am - 5pm), Sun (10am - 4pm)

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London Transport Museum Store

• You can purchase a variety of official Transport for London merchandise from the London Transport Museum shop online or in their Covent Garden store.
• There are two floors to the store!
• Stylish presents, designer souvenirs, furnishings, and unique moquette accessories are all available on the ground floor.
• If you are interested in transit and London-themed literature , you can go upstairs to the second level of the store.

Address: London WC2E 7BB, United Kingdom

Opening hours: 10am to 6pm

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Lunch: HS & Co restaurant @ Stratford

• The first authentic steakhouse to be entirely Halal!
• At HS&Co.,no alcohol or non-Halal meat is served, so you can dine in peace!

Address: 405 High St, London E15 4QZ, United Kingdom

Opening hours: Mon - Thurs (12pm to 10.30pm), Fri - Sun (12pm - 11pm)

Halal status: Halal-certified

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Day 8: Football Match

• We went to watch a live football match - Liverpool against Nottingham Forest!
• It was really exciting seeing it in real life!

Day 9: Back to Singapore

We headed back to Singapore after a well-enjoyed honeymoon trip!

Tips To Plan Your Honeymoon Trip!

Desi and her husband also shared some tips for other new couples starting to plan their honeymoons!

• We would suggest for everyone to plan a year ahead, and to book flights 8 months before for cheaper prices and so you have more time to fully plan! This helps to make your actual honeymoon trip go smoothly!
• Take care of your belongings always! This goes for any country that you are travelling to, make sure to always keep an eye out on your belongings!
• If you are someone who likes to plan your itineraries, I recommend doing it in Excel Sheets or so for an easy view of things!
• The last thing is to always research for tasty halal foods around the apartment or hotel that you’ll be staying at throughout your trip.
• And lastly, enjoy your honeymoon! It’s a time for you and your partner, so enjoy it fully!