Sunday, October 12, 2014

Finding The Best Bed And Breakfast In London Depends On Your Budget And What You Prefer

By Estelle Larsen


One of the world's truly great cities is the capital of the United Kingdom. For many centuries, it's been at the forefront of art, music, literature, science and fashion. Its street culture is legendary and trend-setting. It's a huge place with a vibrant, diverse population and there are so many accommodation options here that it's easy to find the best bed and breakfast in London to suit your style and your budget.

Most of the city's iconic sights are located in Central London. These include the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, the London Eye and St Paul's Cathedral, where a young Lady Diana got married to her prince. However, areas such as The City, Notting Hill, Soho and South Bank are among the most expensive in this metropolis and accommodation is pricey too.

Luckily there are districts that make it possible for you to stay close to the action while paying a little less. Bloomsbury is famed for its historic homes and museums, including the British Museum. In Westminster you'll find Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey while St John's Wood is home to Abbey Road and probably the world's most photographed zebra crossing.

More affordable accommodation can be found if you move a little further away from the inner city. The inner boroughs, for instance, include trendy districts such as Camden, Hampstead and Hackney, with plenty of great restaurants and shops. The BBC is here too and Fulham is home to two of the city's most famous football clubs, Chelsea and Fulham.

The inner boroughs are also a great option if you want a taste of the real London. The working-class district known as the East End is here, for instance. There are also plenty of areas that are so ethnically diverse that you might forget you're actually in England. For instance, explore the Asian flavor of Southwark or go Caribbean in Lambeth.

The outer boroughs are the perfect option if you really want to get under the skin of the place Londoners call home. The suburbs here are where most ordinary people live. There is more variety to the south while those suburbs that lie on the northern side of the Thames tend to be more upmarket and leafy.

Even though the city is large, getting around here is very easy. This means that staying in more affordable accommodation in the suburbs doesn't mean you'll be missing out. The two main forms of public transport are the Tube and the famous red buses. If you're traveling with friends, you may want to consider at least one ride in a Black Cab as well. In some riverside areas you may even opt for boat transport and if the weather's good, try exploring on foot or by bicycle.

When you search websites for accommodation in England's largest city, you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of options. However, narrow your search by looking only within certain areas or within a certain price range. Then read the reviews, make your choice and book online.




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