Are you looking for cheap London hotels?

Don’t despair, yes it’s true to say that London has previously been the third most expensive capital city in the world but the current weak pound has dropped London to sixteenth place in the expensive cities list. That’s great news for visitors to London with London’s hotel rooms available at discount prices. 

London Hotel locations

Many London hotels are located in the central areas such as Piccadilly, Kensington and Knightsbridge. Savings can be made by staying outside of the city centre for example in suburbs. Consider places like Wembley and Harrow; they have fast tube connections to London on the Metropolitan Line. Harrow to Baker St takes only twenty Two minutes. But remember savings on hotel prices have to be weighed against the additional costs of travel not to forget the inconvenience of the extra journey into the centre daily to visit the attractions.

Budget Hotels and Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Budget Hotel chains such as Travelodge and Easyhotel offers regular discounts, often the trick is to book at least twenty-one days in advance to get the cheapest prices. Bed and Breakfast accommodation, B&B’s, is another option. These are generally small family run hotels and can be a welcome change from the impersonal hotel chains as well as being reasonably priced. And of course you get your breakfast included in the price.

Hostels and Dormitories

Even cheaper are the backpacker style hostels and dormitories. If you think that youth hostels are just for the young, think again. It’s true that the YMCA caters for people under thirty but The Youth Hostel Association is open to people of all ages. They have seven hostels in London and a bed in a shared room starts from £22 ($36 USD). There are also many privately run hostels in London. Many are located in the Earl Court area, a favourite spot for backpackers.

Halls of Residence

This is another option worth considering. Some universities let out their student accommodation from July to September. University of Westminster for example, offers a single room for just £27 per night., King’s College London and University College London are also recommended and won’t cost a fortune.

London Camp Sites

Believe or not London also has eight camping sites! They are situated quiet a long way out of town but could be an option worth considering during summer months. A couple of well established ones are Abbey Wood Caravan Club Site and Crystal Palace Caravan Club Site. Both have tent pitches as well as hard stands for campervans.