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London Budget Travel Tips

  • In London it is cheaper to travel on the buses rather than the Tube, and if you get the front seat of a double decker bus you get to see where you are going, and way better value than the Tour Buses!! Tip from aboo10
  • If you are feeling adventurous, head for places like South London's Brixton Market (they also have a farmer's market first Saturday of every month), in the market itself there are some great restaurants tucked away with some great food for really affordable prices. Tip from moshimoshineko
  • London only breaks the bank if you get trapped in the tourist hot spots. If you want a reasonable night out check out some of the quirky bars in Camden...not to mention Camden market has some great bargains. Tip from MaryyyB

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London

London is a cultural melting pot where people from around the world have found a home, a legacy of their colonialist past and a great contributor to its vibrant culture today: according to the 2001 census, over a quarter of the population of London was born outside the United Kingdom.

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Wimbledon Championships

24 June 2013 - 07 July 2013

The Wimbledon Championship tennis tournament is held every year between late June and early July. Often called the "fortnight", this year the tournament starts on the 24th of June until the July the 7th 2013. With regards to things to do in London, people are very attached to this game and eager to see best tennis players from over 60 competitive nations.

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Sitting on the Hill watching the big screen, Wimbledon
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Guest Reviews

Smart Hyde Park View

Smart Hyde Park View

Only a closed window at my room. Very friendly stuff. ... more

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3
Caswell Hotel

Caswell Hotel

Ok and good location, but for the price, shared bathroom is not enough and wiFi connection doesn't reach the second floor so very boring when you are in the fourth... ... more

Overall
3
Safestay at Elephant and Castle

Safestay at Elephant and Castle

Elevator broke but super clean. Great rooms. Not in city center but super close to train station. Really great place to stay. Would do it again. ... more

Overall
5

London Discussions

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    I forgot to ask in my other post. Who knows of a nice, decent price hotel in London, close to some good attractions? I am travelling alone and want somewhere safe, which isn't to far away from a few attractions. Walking distance I guess. What are the best things to see in London - apart from the London eye ...

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    I would like to know what is the best time of the year to visit London, England? I ask this question because I'm in LA where the weather never changes. I don't want to go when its cold and rainy ...

  • London
    Hello,I will go in London on February and I need your help.I will stay at Albany Hostel which is near to Earls court tube.But I think that the specific tube station does not work.(or it is closed)If anyone can inform me about it ,I would appreciate.Thank you very much ...

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YHA London Oxford Street
87 %

YHA London Oxford Street

14 Noel Street Soho, W1F 8GJ (Map) - Hostel
Very nice... great room,comfortable beds, clean toilettes and single showers... quiet and central and the same time.
Palmers Lodge - Swiss Cottage
86 %

Palmers Lodge - Swiss Cottage

40 College Crescent Swiss Cottage (Map) - Hostel
Good location, beautiful building, kind staff, clean and quiet, but not very good wifi connection and it was difficult to use shower room.
Astor Hyde Park
86 %

Astor Hyde Park

191 Queensgate South Kensington (Map) - Hostel
Very nice little hostel very close to Hyde Park. One has to walk a bit from the underground but there are several buses, and the location is really central.
Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea
85 %

Travel Joy Hostels Chelsea

111 Grosvenor Road Pimlico (Map) - Hostel
Very confortable, convenient in location because as well it is not in the middle of the center of London, it has a bus stop in it door.
The Walrus Hostel
84 %

The Walrus Hostel

172 Westminster Bridge Road (Map) - Hostel
Everything was great. When I reported a problem with the heating, the host was very helpful.
YHA London Central
83 %

YHA London Central

104-108 Bolsover St (Map) - Hostel
we really liked it. Only the breakfast....very cheap...but no real good bread...croissants....are not very healthy. But the welcome..was super! Nice receptionist... The room was simple but clean.
Palmers Lodge - Hillspring at Willesden Green
83 %

Palmers Lodge - Hillspring at Willesden Green

233 Willesden Lane London (Map) - Hostel
Hillspring is the best hostel to stay when you're in London! I recommed it to everybody! :) It's very clean (really, I think they clean the whole place like every 30 minutes or so! ;p ), peacefull,
FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo
83 %

FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo

41-42 Cosser St (Map) - Hostel
Stayed for four nights and it's a great place! Would certainly go again or try one of the other Bestplace Inn. The rooms are good, breakfast is good enough and it's a very pleasent place to stay.
Evelyn Gardens Halls
83 %

Evelyn Gardens Halls

Imperial College London 66 Evelyn gardens (Map) - Hostel
Centrally located, Evelyn Gardens offers single and twinrooms for a bargain price. Surprisingly we had our own bathroom. Linen and towels were provided.
Astor Quest
83 %

Astor Quest

45 Queensborough Terrace Bayswater (Map) - Hostel
Me and a friend stayed here for 5 days, and if I'm staying in London again I'd definately come back here! The hostels very clean, the breakfasts great and the location is just perfect.
The Dictionary, Shoreditch
83 %

The Dictionary, Shoreditch

10-20 Kingsland Road (Map) - Hostel
Lodge NW2
83 %

Lodge NW2

61 Ivy Road Willesden Green (Map) - Guesthouse
Safestay at Elephant and Castle
83 %

Safestay at Elephant and Castle

144-152 Walworth Road (Map) - Hostel
Elevator broke but super clean. Great rooms. Not in city center but super close to train station. Really great place to stay. Would do it again.
YHA London St Pauls
82 %

YHA London St Pauls

36 Carter Lane EC4V 5AB (Map) - Hostel
A great place to stay - the rooms are very small though, but who needs big rooms while visiting London?!
London House Gay Hostel
82 %

London House Gay Hostel

25 Northway Court Green Avenue Mill Hill London (Map) - Hostel
Equity Point London
82 %

Equity Point London

Westbourne Terrace 100-102 Paddington (Map) - Hostel
Only spent one night here, and chose it for the location in proximity to Paddington as I had a very early morning flight to catch.
Astor Museum Inn
82 %

Astor Museum Inn

27 Montague Street Bloomsbury (Map) - Hostel
It's a good place to meet new people, and it's really convenient to go anywhere (even British museum is just within 5 mins walk).
Destinations at The Rose & Crown
82 %

Destinations at The Rose & Crown

65 Union Street Borough (Map) - Hostel
St Christopher's Village
81 %

St Christopher's Village

165 Borough High Street (Map) - Hostel
Very lively place. Great facilities, the bag lock-up under the the her is a great idea. Would be awesome if they also had access to a power point each to leave devices charging safely.
YHA London St Pancras
81 %

YHA London St Pancras

79-81 Euston Road (Map) - Hostel
Access Apartments City
81 %

Access Apartments City

n/a (Map) - Apartment
apperently the 3 bedroom marble arch apartment was overbooked, without notice they tried to put us in the not so well located 2 bedroom tower apartments, which off course we didn't accept, we lost 2 h
Pickwick Hall
80 %

Pickwick Hall

7 Bedford Place Bloomsbury (Map) - Hostel
Pickwick Hall was great, the staff were friendly and very helpful, was very close to everything, either on the tube or walking, would stay there again.
Pride of Paddington
80 %

Pride of Paddington

1-3 Craven Road Paddington (Map) - Hostel
Queen Elizabeth Chelsea
80 %

Queen Elizabeth Chelsea

58 Bagleys Lane (Map) - Hostel
FRESH @ The Green Man, Paddington
80 %

FRESH @ The Green Man, Paddington

308 Edgware Road (Map) - Hostel
The Green Man is a really cool hostel. It's located on top of a pub so it's really easy to dander down to the bar open 24 hours and have general banter with all sorts.