Where can you stay in London for an inexpensive tourist for 2-3 days or longer? Consider the best offers from tourists' reviews that can be rented directly without intermediaries for families with children or the whole family, or on a business trip.
Are you planning an independent trip to the capital of England? Or are you dreaming of visiting the historic city of Great Britain - London, while spending a minimum of funds? Then the information given later in the article will definitely be useful to you.
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Having visited London, I was convinced from my own experience that it is real to have a rest in the rainy capital at an inexpensive price. And, of course, the first question in planning and organizing an independent tour of London is how much it costs to rent a house in London.
I want to note right away that the cost of living depends on the type of accommodation, season, duration of arrival. In addition, housing prices in London vary by area.
Elite regions are:
- Highgate,
- Hampstead,
- Saint John's Wood,
- Marlebon,
- Saint James,
- City,
- Tower Bridge.
In these areas it is not so easy to rent an apartment in London for a long time, as they are favorite not only among tourists, but also among the British. Nevertheless, you can find suitable options directly through Booking.com, among tourists the only service worthy of trust.
When choosing where to stay in London, the main indicator for a traveler is the "price issue" and reviews of accommodation. It was by these criteria that I selected several, in my opinion, ideal places for accommodation.
Renting an apartment in London inexpensively?
By far the cheapest places to stay are hostels... Accommodation implies the provision of "beds" in rooms for 5-12 people. The most popular hostels are:
"Kensal Green Backpackers" 2 * (district of Kensington and Chelsea)
The hotel is close to the city's attractions: the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum. The famous Olympia Exhibition Center is 3.5 km away. London Heathrow Airport is just 17 km away.
The hotel has several categories of rooms. Dorm rooms are mainly equipped with bunk beds. The cost of a place for 7 days (per person) is from 120-130 dollars. The hostel also provides accommodation in "apartment" type rooms - four-bed rooms with a bathroom. The placement price in such conditions varies from $ 425 to $ 675. Breakfast is not included.
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Ordnance (Greenwich)
The hostel is located 2 km from London City Airport. O2Arena Stadium is just 4.5 km from the hotel and Greenwich Park is 5 km away. The hostel's advantage is the proximity to the Beresford Square market, Tesco supermarket and GREAT Harry restaurant.
All hostel rooms are one-room premises. Each room has a bath. The owners of the hotel offer 2 and 4-bed accommodation in shared rooms. The price of a room for a 7-day stay starts at $ 110. Guests are offered breakfast, which costs about $ 2-4.
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"Venture Hostel" (district Levish)
The hostel is a 5-minute walk from Deptford and New Cross train stations, and a 10-minute walk from the O2 Arena. Unlike the first two hostels, this hotel has its own bar-restaurant "Royal", where any tourist can taste European cuisine.
Among other additional services of the hostel there are: luggage storage, laundry, free Wi-Fi zone. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The price of a 7-day stay at the hostel is from $ 130.
As you can see, you can rent an apartment in London inexpensively. However, due to the fact that there is the highest demand for budget accommodation options, it is worth booking rooms in hostels in advance.
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Luxury and premium housing
In this section I will tell you about where to rent an apartment in London for a week, daily or long term. Private apartments are a favorite stopover for Russian tourists, as most of them are equipped as standard one- and two-room apartments. If you, too, want to feel at home, renting a property in central London is the way to go.
"Grand Rooms & Apartments" (borough Newham)
The apartment consists of several rooms: bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, loggia / balcony overlooking the city center. All rooms are equipped with household appliances and TV. The complex has studio rooms. There is parking on the territory of the private household. The nearest airport is London City, 5 km from the Grand Rooms. The cost of a double room for 7 nights is $ 850.
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Linton Apartments (central London)
The apartments are considered a HIT of sales for several years. The demand for hotel services is due to its location. Turnpike Lane is 150 meters from the building, Ellie Pally is 1.5 km away, and attractions such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Big Ben".
At the guests' disposal are 2, 3-bed rooms, consisting of 2-3 rooms. The price of a 7-day stay in studio apartments is from 840 dollars, the cost of accommodation in one-room apartments is 1350 dollars, in rooms with two bedrooms - 1775 dollars.
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Best hotels in London, prices
Now I will try to answer the question of where to stay in London as a "real king". Luxurious recreation conditions in the central areas:
Sofitel London St James (5 *, Westminster)
If you are looking for 5 star London hotels in the center, then according to reviews and ratings of independent sites, accommodation in Sofitel London will be the ideal solution for your vacation. The architecture of the apartment complex is mesmerizing. The building is designed in Victorian style. The hotel is located a 15-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. The nearest metro stations (5 minutes walk) are Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross.
Nearby are all the main attractions of London: Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge. If you are interested in all the main tourist sites in the UK, then we definitely recommend our selection with photos and descriptions.
The hotel services include: access to the swimming pool, gym, Sofitel So SPA center, Balcon open-air restaurant, Rose lounge bar. Here you can order rooms of the category "twin", "deluxe", "suite", "standard", "premium". The average cost of a weekly accommodation in rooms is from $ 3,000 to $ 8,700.
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Hotel Cafe Royal (5 *, Westminster)
This luxurious 5-star all-inclusive hotel is located in the heart of London. Just 1 km from the hotel are Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, the British Museum. The main shopping streets of the capital of England (Bond Street, Oxford Street, Seville Row) are just a 6-minute walk away. The nearest supermarket "Wholefoods" is 0.5 km away. London City Airport is 12.5 km away.
The complex includes a modern gym, huge indoor pool, sauna, steam hammam, spa, fitness center, Ten Room restaurant and Oscar Wilde bar.
At the choice of a tourist, the owners of the hotel offer rooms of the category "deluxe", "deluxe", "junior suite" with one-, two-, three-, four-bed accommodation. Most of the rooms are exclusive: you can choose the decor style and interior design by yourself. Hotel room rates: from $ 3900 to $ 32,000 for a 7-day stay.
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Summing up, I can say that the cost of renting in the city of London is different. The choice of this or that option depends only on the financial capabilities of the tourist. It is worth noting that almost all private households and hotels of 3 stars and higher categories offer favorable discounts, subject to booking, partial or 100% prepayment, and a stay of more than 10 days.
