Monday, November 14, 2011

Picking A Hotel Suited For A Prolonged Weekend Getaway

By Susie Hogan


One of the main reasons London is such a popular destination is that it offers a large variety of attractions. The many cheap London hotel choices are often close to little known attractions that are hidden away off of the main streets. The budget-minded traveler can take advantage of these hidden treasures while still keeping within their financial resources. Taking some time to go online and explore the local areas will reveal some pleasant surprises.

The traveler can elect to choose their hotel kings cross first or they can investigate what a specific area offers in terms of attractions. The more centrally located the area the more expensive it will be. They can refer to an online hotel comparison tool to speed up the process. They should also keep in mind that the shorter distances they will travel the more time they have for exploration.

The traveler's budget will be the deciding factor on where they can stay. When planned out ahead of time they can locate economical places to purchase food. One of the largest food markets in London is Borough Market where food is sold at wholesale prices. Visitors can experiment tasting different kinds of foods such as the rocket sandwich.

One can also enjoy having a picnic at one of the many parks such as Alexandra Park which offers a panoramic view of the city. There is a nearby Alexandra Palace Farmer's Market offering affordable food for every discriminating palate. Many deer and waterfowl inhabit the park too so there is plenty to see for the nature lover.

Some hostels have been given a new makeover so for lovers of urban chic they can enjoy cheap accommodations at some stylish hostels. Travelers can enjoy relaxing in the Japanese style pod beds while taking in the street art decor. The savings they will make at these funky hostels can be spent enjoying a pint or two at a nearby local pub.

London hotel rooms are smaller than US hotel rooms but since you will be out enjoying the sights most of the time this should not represent a problem. The London School of Economics offers vacation rentals throughout the city and King's College rents out vacant rooms when the students are away on holidays. There is also an international backpacker's facility located at Piccadilly Circus where travelers can enjoy the ubiquitous pod beds with individual reading lights.

There are several alternative attractions that the city offers such as the National Trust Walking Festival and the Hunterian Museum where one can view Winston Churchill's false teeth. The fascinating exhibitions include medical instruments from the 18th century and pathological specimens from the past including the skeleton of a seven foot seven Irish giant. The traveler will be certain to want to photograph the tooth of the extinct giant sloth donated by Charles Darwin.

Cheap hotels London has many accommodations to offer visitors to the city. It is recommended to make reservations ahead of time since these are popular places to stay in. Travelers will find the hotel comparison tool to be very useful in selecting an appropriate hotel for their stay. It is a good idea to decide on spending most of one's time in one specific area where less time and money is spent on commuting.




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