London affordable for a family?

lena.thompson · Baggage Handler Joined: 08 Aug 2008 Posts: 5 10 ants

Hi.

I was thinking of taking my family (husband and 2 children) to London in September. Is it "affordable" to stay there? And can anyone recommend me a stay, if they've been to London before?
Cause I've been googling through the internet for a couple of days now and I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the offers.

Hope someone can help me.

Have a nice day!

Lena

Johndale · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject:

I guess it depends on you budget really. Try the link below for discount hotels.
http://www.discountcityhotels.com/

You may also want to consider staying on the outskirts of London which will be slightly cheaper. The surrounding countryside is but a short train ride from Central London and is a good base for exploring the city and famous attractions such as Windsor Castle.

Pub accommodation tends to be more affordable than hotels and provides a certain charm and character that is sometimes missing with the big hotel chains.

Try the Mad Hatter, which offers affordable accommodation and is centrally located:
020 7401 9222 (or visit the brewery that owns the pub: www.fullers.co.uk)

The Wellington is also worth a look and is near the London Eye and South Bank.
020 7928 6083

Also check this site out for hotels and pub accomm. in Chiswick.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/stay-chiswick.php

Hope this helps. Good luck

amj121 · Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:45 am Post subject:

Thanks Johndale for the info.

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Tums · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Wow, that's a pretty good price. I've paid a lot more just to fly over to Ireland.
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jennychic · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:13 am Post subject:

London is expensive, one of the most expensive in EU. But you can budget.
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Sonia24 · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject:

Hi I actually believe London can be very affordable and September is a particularly great time to go as you avoid school holidays but should still get nice weather.

The reason why it can be cheap in London is because so many of the famous London attractions are located within one small area. This means you can walk from place to place saving on the stress, money and environmental damage of transport. In addition many of the capital's best tourist spots are free. The major museums such as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Tate Galleries, to name just a few, have free entry and numerous activities and amenities for kids. The South Bank has lovely river walks, a beach, picnic spots and even a city farm in nearby Vauxhall. All these are free and easy for families.

Also, many of the major tourist haunts have picnic areas saving on restaurant costs and it costs nothing to walk past famous locations such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster and Trafalgar Square. These are all amazing examples of our history, culture and heritage and cost nothing.

So I really do believe it is possible to travel cheap in London and I hope you have a lovely time.
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chibby123 · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

London is expensive, budgeting will be hard and will limit your choice severely getting around is equally expensive, i would say not moer then a couple of days maybe a mini break as opposed to a week!
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paul · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

It's pretty expensive, yes, but perhaps eased a little if you're travelling from overseas due to the weak pound.

Of course, there are also many other (much more?) family friendly places in the UK besides London...
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ecofriendlytourist · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject:

Certainly, London can be expensive just like any large European city. But don't let that put you off as it's a great place to visit - and well worth a few days plus...

There is affordable accommodation around: for instance youth hostels, some of which are improving in quality and offer family rooms with en suite facilities. (e.g. YHA Earl's Court). Also wortth considering student accommodation during vacations - with so many unis around the city and halls of residence thre's plenty of choice.
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LucyParker · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:13 am Post subject:

ok that's clear with London,,,and which city is considered to be the cheapest(in Europe)??
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sandra182 · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:53 am Post subject:

It's like most major cities - good hotels, good food and the most popular attractions are expensive. But you can still have a great time on a budget. If you shop around, you can find a decent hotel at affordable prices, and there's lots to do that doesn't cost a thing - standing outside Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, all the great parks, the river, a lot of the museums are also free.
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owen · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:38 am Post subject: hi

hi london is overall too expensive so one need to think hundreds time before planning a trip to london ..as my 3 aunties stay from 40 years in london ad so i know about all this ..
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Prana · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:24 am Post subject:

Don't just limit yourself to London. There are so many other (better?) places to visit in the UK. London is overpriced and overcrowded. If you are after shopping, try Manchester or even Leeds, for culture go to Edinburgh, for nature and a taste of different culture, try Wales.

The extra cost of travelling will be offset by the savings you make on accommodation.
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Frank Wilson · Flight Steward Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Posts: 74 96 ants

Its a well known place for its high cost, if you really want to visit London, there are some cheap places to stay and free attractions to see. Its all up to you how you plan your trip.search for some budget tips for London.
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BadlyBurnt · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:54 am Post subject:

London can be affordable for a family.

Ttravel on the trains and underground doesn't work out too bad with the travelcards etc..

Apart from that at lunchtime you can eat cheaply in the pubs even in the centre of the city.

A lot of interesting stuff is free. Teenagers will love Camden market for example and the Natural History museum / British museum are great ( just don't spend too long there).

Don't forget the london eye - its not cheap but the views are great. Try and time your visit to coincide with sunset.
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