London: Budget Travel Guide

Greater London boasts a striking 3,000 public open spaces across 32 boroughs and the City of London. During the worst of the pandemic, London parks served an extraordinarily important function for locals. They were places where people could be active outside, places where some semblance of normalcy could be staked. Happily, you don’t have to » Read more

Looking for the perfect budget hotel in London for your upcoming trip? We’ve combed through our listings of recommended hotels in the Queen’s city to come up with the following top best budget hotels in London for this year. Each of these has that special combination of nightly rates at a good value, great locations, » Read more

London and Paris are two of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations, just a few hours away from each other by road or rail; about an hour’s distance in the air. Barring car travel, there are three ways to make the journey from London to Paris: by air, by rail and by road. But what about the » Read more

London is expensive! It would be folly to try to pretend otherwise. But a visit shouldn’t have to destroy your bank account at home. In early 2023, there are two cross-cutting factors at play. Let’s start with the good news for visitors. The pound is historically pretty weak at the moment, which means that, at » Read more

Whether you are traveling on a dime or just enjoy meeting new people, London hostels are a great budget option for Cheapos traveling across the pond. While finding a welcoming (and clean!)  hostel can be a time-consuming challenge, you can rest easy, because we’ve gathered some of the top hostels in London in the center » Read more

The Christmas lights are sparkling, the temperature has dropped and London town is starting to feel oh so very festive. While there are tons of “official” Christmas activities to partake in over the next few weeks, you’ll find that many (like the plethora of ice rinks that have popped up in all corners of the » Read more

With a blend of rich history and diverse cultures, London has something to offer for every traveler. You’ll find museums, palaces, theaters, fashion, architecture, pubs and more with plenty to do on a budget. If you want to make the most of your trip to London, you’ll want to choose a home base that doesn’t » Read more

London and Britain like to do their own thing in Europe, and the same applies to their tipping rules. If you’ve got your head around when and when not to tip in Europe (say in Paris or Stockholm) in comparison to North America, you’ll need to readjust again when you think about tipping in London. » Read more

When vacationing in London, you don’t want to spend all your pounds on a hotel when you’ll be out exploring the sights all day, every day. Spend your money where it counts — on attractions, shopping and, of course, food and a few pints — but still rest comfortably in one of the best budget » Read more

London offers visitors plenty of temptations every year and during every month. Might 2017 be the year you finally decide to make the trip (or decide to pay it a revisit)? We’ve thrown together a list of 12 reasons why we think you should visit London in 2017 — not that you need more than » Read more

London is awash with culture, from music and art to theatre and talks, especially now that fall has arrived. But often the question for budget travelers isn’t what, but how much? Luckily there are plenty of great freebies on offer, if you know where to look. Here are five of our free favorite London cultural » Read more

Unlike many of its European neighbors, London has never really had the reputation of being a late night city for visitors or for locals. This is partly because the closure of the Underground network after midnight has made navigating the city at night a time consuming and costly activity. Hailing a London taxi can cost » Read more

When in London, drink as the locals drink, right? That means, of course, a visit to the pub. In previous articles, we’ve explained the etiquette of visiting a traditional pub, where to find a lovely (and affordable) Sunday roast, and how to save on London nightlife and culture, but where should you go for an » Read more

London is a shopper’s paradise, catering to all needs and budgets. Suffice to say, you could blow a load of money very, very easily in London’s shops. This guide will help you navigate the huge choice and save a little bit of cash in the process – how much you save, of course, depends on » Read more

As this cool spring lingers well beyond its welcome in London, it’s time for a warm and affordable break. There are two ways to plan a holiday getaway from London to a place with near-guaranteed heat and sun: the independent route, which is the EuroCheapo way, or a package holiday. To help independent travelers think » Read more

You may have managed to find a great London hotel deal, but once you’ve checked in, London does have a way of extracting cash from you at a rate of knots. While there are ways and means to enjoy cheap food and excursions, I’ve always been stunned at how much you can be charged for » Read more