Of all the English cities, the most popular among tourists is, of course, the capital of Great Britain. Still, so many attractions are concentrated here that there will be enough for a dozen cities. Unfortunately, for a foreign traveler, a walk to the main city of the kingdom is quite expensive. Living in London plays an important role in this matter, the material will discuss how and where you can save money.
Accommodation in London - your choice
Tour operators anticipate potential travelers that London is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and therefore there is no reason to hope for cheap accommodation. The following factors affect the cost:
- proximity to the historical center and the main architectural and cultural attractions;
- star rating of a hotel or hotel, reflecting, in turn, the level of service and comfort;
- the guest's stay during high (plus Christmas) or low season;
- type of allocation.
The cheapest types of tourist accommodation in London include hostels, campgrounds, student residences. The latter option is especially good in the summer, when the high season comes, and students go on vacation, are absent from July to the end of September. The same applies to Easter week, in Great Britain everyone, and students, including, are very touching about Easter, strive to spend it with their families.
The disadvantage of accommodation in London campsites is their location, most are located on the outskirts of the city, so the guest (by car or using public transport) has to spend a lot of time. In this regard, hostels are more popular in the English capital.
Here, the opposite situation is observed with the location, on the contrary, most of them are located in the historical center, practically no transport is required to see the main architectural business cards of London. The cost of living is from 10-15 GBP per night per person. In addition, in English hostels, breakfast is included in the price. Compared to the morning menu of Viennese 3 * hotels in London, you can eat very decently, breakfast is one of two types: continental - coffee, rolls, jams, butter; English - sausages, ham, eggs, beans, etc.
Traveling with a large company allows you to choose a different type of accommodation in London, which will allow you to be relatively independent from your hotel or hostel neighbors. Apartments that are rented by a private person, or so-called apart-hotels, which are essentially the same thing, an apartment intended for temporary guests from abroad. Such apartments usually have all the amenities, including a kitchen with utensils and household appliances, free wireless Internet. A week of accommodation can cost 300 GBP for a couple.
Life in the center
If funds allow the tourist not to think too much about the cost of the room per night, then you can choose the option, which is located in the historic center of the English capital. In the area of Trafalgar Square, Westminster and the Soho business district, you can find many expensive 4 * and 5 * hotels. Increased comfort and walking distance to historical monuments are the main attractive points of such hotels for city guests.
One of the most famous is The Ritz 5 *, the location is the legendary Piccadilly, a good competitor to it is the Savoy Hotel, which overlooks the Thames, and the British Museum is a five-minute walk away.
In summing up, we note that the capital of Great Britain is a rather expensive city, which has hotels of different stars and levels of service. If you wish, you can find budget options in London.
