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9 Tips for Exploring London on a Budget

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Exploring London on a budget is not an easy task, after all, London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. But don’t fret, with a few easy tips and tricks you’ll realize that it’s possible to do without breaking the bank. 1. Choose the Right Neighbourhood   Where you stay plays a huge part in the prices of hotels, restaurants, and attractions around you. Forego staying in London’s expensive areas like Mayfair, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Soho, and Chelsea, and instead opt to stay in Islington, Camden, Shoreditch, or East Croydon instead. 2. Stay in a Hostel or University Housing Even cheap hotels in London are not for everyone, so if price matters more than premium accommodation, you might choose to spend a night in a hostel. There are hundreds of hostels all over London with prices in good neighbourhoods starting at just £15/night. If you are visiting in the summer, consider staying in University housing available for short-term stays for as low as £185...

Was the London Pass worth it?

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(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this  privacy policy ) Visiting London for the first time, there are a lot of places to explore and things to do. There are the typically must see’s such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace or the Tower Bridge as well as a lot of other free or paid attractions. One way to see as much of London in a short amount of time is by purchasing the so-called London Pass. The London Pass can be purchased for a specific amount of days and gives you the opportunity to enter a lot of attractions, while saving some money as well. The London Pass can be ordered online or just purchased on arrival. Back when I was in London, we had purchased the London Pass for two days, which had cost us £85 each. Before departure we had read about it online and it seemed like a great way to see a lot of the city. It is a good idea because it might also take you to places that you would otherwise not have visited and that will end...