Cheap London B&Bbs, and hostels near Paddington station
From Spitalfields Market, there is a short walk distance to Warwick Avenue tube station, and with Paddington Station is only two miles away. There are residential homes, cafes, bars, and you will also have an option to ride some of the canal’s boats. It might not be Venice, but it certainly would not feel like the British capital anymore. You will see here lines of London’s cheap nice hotels, hostels, students’ dormitories, and cheap bed and breakfast (B&B), that are privately owned and not a part of any chains. There are also some well-known affordable places including Smart Hyde Park Inn Hostel, YHA London Central Hostel, Barkston rooms – Hostel and Wombat's the City Hostel London.
These places certainly have their own characters. You could walk further down to Marble Arch, and High Park Corner, although it might take you an hour (depending on your pace). At the same time, sightseeing buses are an excellent way to cover lots of ground quickly. Arguably, London will always be best discovered on foot. There are numerous tour guided walks throughout the city and most of which are free. You can follow some tours on Google’s map. Over the years, I have been on the Ghost Walks, Historical Walks, Jack the Ripper Walks, and a Harry Potter Film Locations Walk. It depends on where you stay, as cheap hotels in London are quite far from the main city’s attractions. But again, it is possible to book a nice four-star place at a lower rate if you hung for deals on London hotels.
Peter H.
From my budget hotel in London near Paddington on Harry Patter walk
Yes, I took an online free guided walk from my pretty low budget hotel in London near Paddington train station to the centre of the city. My guide talked me through the areas though to have inspired JK Rowling’s magical world. From there, I quickly went on to the original Diagon Alley and the entrance to the Leaky Cauldron. There is Leadenhall Market that is a great thing to see in itself. London walks have so many different tours happening each day; there will probably be something that fits your location and interest. Even on this Harry Potter Walk, there was lots of extra London history included, and it helped me notice all the little details that go into making a 2000-year-old town.
Bob L.
London’s rooftop bars
After founding cheap rooms for rent in London, you might be interested in having a nice time out. Rooftop bars in London sound like a great idea, but they are often over-crowded and expensive. They also usually require an advanced booking or a long queue before you can get inside. When you are in London during the summertime, I would suggest you visit the Southbank Centre Area and Royal Festival Hall. This place was opened in 1951 for the Nation-Wide Festival of Britain. This was a post-war celebration that is still going on. The bar has a lovely balcony. And just behind the Festival Hall, away from the River Thames and therefore it is very easy to miss. If you are in this part of London and do not want to eat at a chain restaurant, I would suggest you have a quick, tasty bite from one the local take away food stalls.
Louise K.
Search London hotel deals online to find a beautiful place in Chelsea
If you were lucky at one of the London hotel deals, you might find a nice hotel at a discount price in Chelsea. Most tourists don’t know this, and usually, book their stay with bookings.com that often offers only expensive hotels in the centre. Staying at Chelsea, you are still very close to the main London’s attractions; it is just less known part of London to international visitors.
Chelsea is a very posh and expensive area, and if you managed to stay there within a budget, you could save some money for your entertainment and shopping. You can have a walk along King’s Road, that is full of fashionable boutiques, designer shops, old-style Chelsea hotels, and high-street staples, alongside a range of eateries. The name King's Road comes from King Charles II, who used this as his private road to travel to Kew. In the 60s, it became synonymous with mod culture and miniskirts and then later with hippies and punks. The shopping boutiques are unique compare to Oxford Street shops. There is yet a mini food market here, where you can buy some tasty snacks within a budget.
Mazhar U.