How to find cheap hotels in London

Aug 8, 2011 by admin

If you are trying to find a bargain in one of the most expensive cities in the world, there are a few tips and tricks to finding cheap hotels in London. You should consider what you are willing to compromise on such as location, style or facilities, especially if you don’t intend to spend much time at the hotel itself and prefer to be out and about exploring the sights, galleries and nightlife.

1. Location
If you are spending a weekend break in London, or only have a few days, you don’t want to be travelling too much. Choose a central location where you have the option to walk to some of you top priority attractions. However, London has a fantastic transport network with many buses in operation 24 hours. A hotel away from the city centre is where you can make the biggest savings, just make sure your transport costs don’t add up to more than a city centre hotel and that there is a tube station or bus stop close to your hotel.

2. Breakfast
Eating out three meals a day can be expensive, so book a hotel that offers a free breakfast to set you up for the day. You could also pocket a piece of fruit from the buffet which could serve for as a snack whilst you are out. If there is a kettle in the room for tea and coffee facilities, it might be worth bringing a thermos flask which you can pop in you backpack and that is your mid-morning cuppa sorted.

3. Facilities
Some hotels charge a small fortune for internet access so be sure to find out their rates. If you are travelling with a smart phone, choose a hostel with free Wi-Fi access.

Some hotels in London offer dorm-style accommodation, a cheaper alternative to private rooms.

Find a hotel that offers free bike hire; cycling in London is a fun, zippy and cheap way to get around.

If you are travelling with a car, be sure to book a hotel with parking because you might struggle to find a space or pay expensive rates if you park it on the street.