How To Find A Budget Hotel In London?

By Author: Simon James
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Travelling to London is an amazing experience, there is so much to do in the city, so much to see and admire, that very little time is left over to spend in the hotel. For budget travellers, staying in a cheap hotel would be the best option to have a comfortable yet convenient stay in the city.

The beautiful city of London attracts millions of tourists worldwide, also known as the 'capital or Europe'. A London holiday combines a little bit of everything, from monumental sights to assorted shopping centres and a vibrant night-life. However, the costs of living are very high, and most travellers opt for finding budget hotels in London, in areas a bit further away from the centre.

Although London is famous for having some of the most luxurious 4 and 5 stars accommodation, the prices range from £200 - £700 per night ($300-$1100). The posh hotels do offer top class service, sometimes accompanied by panoramic views over the river Thames or some of the great areas in the city.

However, most travellers would like to keep that budget for the entire vacation, and that is possible when opting for a budget hotel. ...
... The cheaper accommodation is located outside the city centre. There are still some cheap options in central spots, but they do require a lot of searching time.

How to find budget hotels in London?

Online discounts

You can book hotels online, as hundreds of websites are competing to attract their customer with high discounts. Sometimes booking a late minute deal online could end up cheaper than buying a few months in advance. In addition, although most travellers think that the small hotels have lower prices, chain hotels offer by far the highest discounts online. Well-known companies, even 5 stars accommodation, sometimes offer discounted rates that are lower than the price for a 3 stars hotel. In addition, as London is so cosmopolitan, there is a great variety of low budget chain hotels choices. Most of these hotels locate near airports and train stations, and you could even find some in the centre. Designed websites for booking travel accommodation will offer the right discounts for both luxurious and low budget hotels.

Hostels

Young travellers love hostels. They are a great alternative to hotels, and a convenient form of budget accommodation. Although if may not be suitable for families and couples, it's definitely a good option for big groups or tourists coming to London on their own. London hostels are very good quality, and can be found in central locations. The only difference to a traditional hotel is that they have multiple sleepers per room with shared toilet and shower facilities. They also have an option to store luggage safely, so no belonging are left in the shared rooms. It's a very fun experience indeed, as you get to meet people from all over the world. The prices are also affordable, as low as £20-£30 per night ($30-$50). The customers can opt for single set rooms, and if the group is big enough, there are options to book one private room for the whole stay.

Undoubtedly, London is an expensive city, if you want to keep costs down, opt for a budget hotels in London. It would be a great idea (even a 2 stars can look luxurious in London), convenient and can be a lot of fun.

The author of this article is associated with Airways Hotel Victoria, one of the budget hotels near London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and other major tourist attractions in London.