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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 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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Smart Hyde Park View

Smart Hyde Park View

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

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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
FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo

FRESH @ The Steam Engine, Waterloo

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. The pizzas are marvelous, the bar is nice to hang out in with some kareoke and lots of Londoners comming in. ... more

Overall
4

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    I will be in London from the morning of the 4th of September until the 7th. My buddy that was suppose to go with me bailed due to visa issues, does anyone know of any good bars around the Kensington area to meet people, have a good time, etc.? ...

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    Hi I'm from Dublin and will be in London on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of August, basically to just do a bit of shopping, chill out and have some fun. Unfortunatley none of my friends could make it so ill be solo! Im not really into the typical sight seeing as i've seen it all before. Can anyone ...

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    Hey everybody. I´m planning a NYE trip to London from Portugal and i´m seriously thinking about travelling from Porto (not my hometown) to London ( Stansted ) to keep the prices low. The question ...

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YHA London Earls Court
78 %

YHA London Earls Court

38 Bolton Gardens SW5 0AQ (Map) - Hostel
Superiorly located in Chelsea. Facilities were rather basic, people fairly friendly. After I had left the UK and needed help for a forgotten item, there was little support.
The Monkeys in the Trees
78 %

The Monkeys in the Trees

49 Becklow Road Shepherds Bush (Map) - Hostel
Travel Joy Hostels Wimbledon
78 %

Travel Joy Hostels Wimbledon

89 Hartfield Road Wimbledon (Map) - Hostel
Keystone House Kings Cross
78 %

Keystone House Kings Cross

272-276 Pentonville Road Kings Cross London (Map) - Hostel
Rooms were small but clean and quiet. Location is really good, only 5 mins walk from Kings Cross train station. Included breakfast which was a bonus. Only downside.
Accommodation London
78 %

Accommodation London

39 Chatsworth Rd Kilburn (Map) - Hostel
Although the contacts with the people of the organisation were very good and reactions to my questions were very quick, the neighbourhood of our apartment was not likeable.
Astor Kensington
77 %

Astor Kensington

138 Cromwell Road Kensington (Map) - Hostel
the astor kensington is a great hostel. its near the underground station gloucester road, clean, enough to eat for breakfast, staff very friendly.
St Christopher's Greenwich
77 %

St Christopher's Greenwich

189 Greenwich High Road Greenwich (Map) - Hostel
Great attentive service. It's a little cheaper pricewise as it's far from the Tube, but I literally ate the nightly price in the form of the great and free cereal, toast and juice in the morning.
Smart Hyde Park View
77 %

Smart Hyde Park View

11 Craven Hill Garden (Map) - Hostel
St Christopher's Inn - London Bridge
77 %

St Christopher's Inn - London Bridge

121 Borough High Street (Map) - Hostel
It was a shock when we arrive with all our bags and know that the reception is in another place and we had to do the check in there! Good points is next to the metro station and its very cheap The s
Dover Castle Hostel and Bar
77 %

Dover Castle Hostel and Bar

6a Great Dover Street (Map) - Hostel
only one defect:washroom and toliet are not sufficient, shower's water is small and can't control water's weight and temperature
London Backpackers
77 %

London Backpackers

8/10 Queens Parade Queens Road, Hendon Central (Map) - Hostel
the Hostel is tipical for students. No dirty, but not clean.
Goldsmith's House
77 %

Goldsmith's House

Park Village East Regents Park (Map) - Hostel
Very good location - short walk to Mornington Crescent tube - clean room, felt very safe here.
International Students House
77 %

International Students House

229 Great Portland Street (Map) - Hostel
LSE High Holborn
76 %

LSE High Holborn

178 High Holborn WC1V 7AA (Map) - Hostel
Staff is really friendly and accommodating. Great value for money. A wonderful first impression of backpacking in London.
Abercorn House Hostel
76 %

Abercorn House Hostel

28 Bute Gardens Hammersmith (Map) - Hostel
Egoli Hostel
76 %

Egoli Hostel

4 Fulham High Street (Map) - Hostel
Hootananny Hostel
76 %

Hootananny Hostel

95 Effra Road Brixton (Map) - Hostel
it was great, really good people and the best thing was the pub downstairs that it was great.
London365 Hostel
75 %

London365 Hostel

30 Chatsworth Road (Map) - Hostel
YHA London Holland Park
75 %

YHA London Holland Park

Holland Walk Kensington, W8 7QU (Map) - Hostel
YHA London Thameside
75 %

YHA London Thameside

20 Salter Road Rotherhithe, (Map) - Hostel
University of Westminster Halls - Alexander Flemin
75 %

University of Westminster Halls - Alexander Flemin

Alexander Fleming 3 Hoxton Market, London N1 6HG (Map) - Hostel
Bowden Court
75 %

Bowden Court

24 Ladbroke road Notting Hill (Map) - Hostel
LSE Carr-Saunders Hall
75 %

LSE Carr-Saunders Hall

18-24 Fitzroy Street W1T 4BN (Map) - Hostel
LSE Passfield Hall
75 %

LSE Passfield Hall

1-7 Endsleigh Place WC1H 0PW (Map) - Hostel
It was a very placefull a clean place. One of the problems was that there weren't internet free connection.
New Mansion House
75 %

New Mansion House

38 Lancaster Gate (Map) - Hostel