London

United Kingdom
Price of Beer
£5.60
Currency
British Pound
Jan
5°C
Feb
7°C
Mar
9°C
Apr
11°C
May
14°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
19°C
Sep
17°C
Oct
13°C
Nov
10°C
Dec
7°C
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London Overview

Now, I may be a little biased given that I’ve lived here for the last 6 years but… London is a pretty great city.

Whether you’re looking to visit museums, go shopping, see a show, or just simply gorge yourself on the endless list of food and drink options, there’s something for everybody.

However, it is true that London can get a little pricey and so below, I’ve compiled my favourite affordable hotels (with a few treat stays chucked in there too if you’re feeling flush) as well as the places I like to take my friends when they’re visiting the city that I think are worth the money.

Overall, if you’re on a budget – do not fret! London can definitely be done without breaking the bank.

London Hotels

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Affordable
hub by Premier Inn Covent Garden
3/5
Modern compact rooms with all the same guarantees you can expect from the dependable Premier Inn hotel range.
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast Available
  • Accessible Rooms
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Affordable
Good Hotel
4/5
Compact rooms on a floating hotel where 100% of the profits go towards helping people that need it.
  • Family Rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast Available
  • Roof Terrace
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Affordable
The Corner
3/5
Previously the ‘Qbic’, this chic budget hotel with bar in East London is just 5 minutes from the nearest tube
  • Family Rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast Available
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The Collective Canary Wharf
4/5
Modern studios in Canary Wharf with an indoor pool and wellness centre.
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
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Affordable
Zedwell Piccadilly
3.5/5
Minimalist pod-like rooms just off Piccadilly Circus whose windowless rooms promise ‘sleep without distractions’.
  • Family Rooms
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Affordable
Kip Hotel
2/5
Monochrome interiors give this 2 star hotel a stylish edge in trendy Hackney
  • Family Rooms
  • Kitchen
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Affordable
Point A Kings Cross
2/5
Budget boutique hotel just a 5 minute walk from transport hub, Kings Cross St Pancras.
  • Breakfast Available
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Affordable
citizenM Bankside
4/5
Contemporary hotel with big beds within walking distance of the Tate Modern.
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast Available
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Affordable
The Buxton
3.5/5
Stylish pub and hotel at the end of trendy Brick Lane in East London.
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Free Breakfast
  • Roof Terrace
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Affordable
Mama Shelter London Shoreditch
4/5
Affordable but certainly not lacking in personality – and a great base for exploring East London.
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast Available
  • Outdoor Terrace
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London Things To Do

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Free
Take in the Stunning City View at the Royal Festival Hall
There are plenty of good vantage points in London but this totally free and less known spot has to be one of my favourites!
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Affordable
Ride the Underground Mail Rail at The Postal Museum
The history of the postal service in the United Kingdom, complete with interactive elements and a ride of the old Mail Rail underground network!
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Free
Spend the Afternoon Down Lamb’s Conduit Street
So central and yet so chilled out! It’s one of my favourite areas to eat, drink and shop whilst taking in London at a slower pace than usual.
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Free
Go for a Wander Around Stoke Newington
Leave the city centre to find great food, fab pubs, a brilliant array of independent shops and a beautiful green park.
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Free
Explore Coal Drops Yard and Regent’s Canal
Coal Drops Yard is a shopping destination and foodie hotspot just a five-minute walk from King’s Cross St Pancras station.
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Affordable
Eat and Drink at Mercato Metropolitano Food Market
Huge street food market with plenty of indoor and outdoor space to devour everything from Italian to Vietnamese.
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London Food and Drink

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Affordable
Simmons Bar
Cheap and cheerful cocktail bar with incredible happy hours that last several hours and brag £2.50 gin and tonics. Plus, there’s 22 to choose from in London!
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Treat
Trullo
Cosy, romantic restaurant in Islington with simple, seasonally focused, Italian inspired menu that changes daily. On a budget? Stick to the pasta.
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Affordable
The Prince Alfred
Stunning Victorian pub, divided up by carved mahogany and etched glass panels, just minutes away from the canals of Little Venice.
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Affordable
Cricks Corner
Amazing independent cafe with great coffee and most importantly, London’s best bacon butty – in my humble opinion at least!
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Affordable
Brasserie Zedel
Beautiful art deco French restaurant with an affordable daily set menu underneath bustling Piccadilly Circus.
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