If you like historical places, especially if you are an American, you'd enjoy visiting Franklin's house. Although there are no furnishings, you can get a feel of the house with original fireplaces and shutters, and of his neighborhood. House built in 1730 and that alone makes it a place of interest!

Visiting on a weekend, Benjamin Franklin House was nestled against the southern side of Charing Cross Station, Trafalgar Square. We arrived mid-morning and at a time that allowed immediate access to the house, as we thought it would be busy. I was not aware that Benjamin Franklin, lived in London from 1757 to 1775. Ten years later in October 1785, Franklin whose image appears on the US$100 note, became the 6th President of Pennsylvania and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It's was great to see the historic significance of the house continuing to be maintained during these changing time, with the residence without proper furnishings, was very basic.

So lovely! I am a huge Ben Franklin fan and have been fascinated by him and his life since fourth grade. Therefore, I know a bit about him AND I still learned so much by visiting this house. The historic tour was wonderful. I got to know so much about him, his family back in the US, the family he stayed with in this London abode, as well as some of his quirky daily habits! My family age range was from my 13 all the way up to parents in they’re 70s.

We were shown around this Grade 1 listed building by the guide Chris who described both the features and history of the house and recounted events from the life of the truly remarkable Benjamin Franklin whilst resident in London. It was the most fascinating, educational and entertaining tour we have experienced. Benjamin Franklin was brought to life by our knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging guide Chris. We will long remember with pleasure our visit to Benjamin Franklin House.

Benjamin Franklin rented part of this house for 16 years. None of his furniture, etc. remain but the house, floor, stairs and panelling are original. A tour of the house is brought alive by film and an actor. It is a very successful, interesting and imaginative experience. We really enjoyed it. The female actor was in period costume and was excellent.

All tours are guided and at Sep24, the architectural tours are Fridays and the historical experience tours are Saturdays and Sundays. As this is a real life house and a relatively modest sized house, you may wish to pre-book online. This is the only building in the world Benjamin Franklin lived that is still standing and certain parts are original so you can say you’ve walked the floorboards Ben Franklin walked. Our guide was a volunteer and he did an excellent job. The talks were well timed with occasional humour to keep the audience entertained. The house was built in the 1700s so certain floors are not entirely level and you will notice some of the walls are wonky. Sine stairs are narrow and steep. Recommend packing light (no lift) and sneakers or the like to be sure of your footing. As the house abuts Charing Cross station, it is very central and you could visit the Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House on the same trip.