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

Affordable

hub by Premier Inn Covent Garden

3 star

Modern compact rooms with all the same guarantees you can expect from the dependable Premier Inn hotel range.

Affordable

Good Hotel

4 star

Compact rooms on a floating hotel where 100% of the profits go towards helping people that need it.

Affordable

The Corner

3 star

Previously the ‘Qbic’, this chic budget hotel with bar in East London is just 5 minutes from the nearest tube

The Collective Canary Wharf

4 star

Modern studios in Canary Wharf with an indoor pool and wellness centre.

Affordable

Zedwell Piccadilly

3.5 star

Minimalist pod-like rooms just off Piccadilly Circus whose windowless rooms promise ‘sleep without distractions’.

Affordable

Kip Hotel

2 star

Monochrome interiors give this 2 star hotel a stylish edge in trendy Hackney

Affordable

Point A Kings Cross

2 star

Budget boutique hotel just a 5 minute walk from transport hub, Kings Cross St Pancras.

Affordable

citizenM Bankside

4 star

Contemporary hotel with big beds within walking distance of the Tate Modern.

Affordable

The Buxton

3.5 star

Stylish pub and hotel at the end of trendy Brick Lane in East London.

Affordable

Mama Shelter London Shoreditch

4 star

Affordable but certainly not lacking in personality – and a great base for exploring East London.

London Things To Do

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

London Food and Drink

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!

Treat

Trullo

Cosy, romantic restaurant in Islington with simple, seasonally focused, Italian inspired menu that changes daily. On a budget? Stick to the pasta.

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.

Affordable

Cricks Corner

Amazing independent cafe with great coffee and most importantly, London’s best bacon butty – in my humble opinion at least!

Affordable

Brasserie Zedel

Beautiful art deco French restaurant with an affordable daily set menu underneath bustling Piccadilly Circus.

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