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  3 0 I just recently visited London and we stayed at the Peckham Lodge an it was very reasonable and right next to a bus stop. It was tiny but that's what I expected. :) happy hunting. ohyouprettything answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 I loved staying at the Hoxton up in Shoreditch. It is very modern and stylish but shockingly inexpensive. It is also an easy walk from there to the restaurant core of Brick Lane. And of course it is close to a tube station, as well. Other perks include not horrible coffee in the room, free breakfast delivery, and nice shower product.  http://www.hoxtonhotels.com/#/home_sleep basmatic answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report 1 comment by basmatic… 0 0 Wow, never mind. Their prices have more than tripled since I was there two years ago. basmatic commented 8 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 There's always couchsurfing.org, it's free! Jack Chandelier answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report 1 comment by freikja… 0 0 Beat me to it. freikja commented 8 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 London is one of the most expensive cities in the world for visitors. Keep that in mind when doing your research. In other words, anything under $200/night is a bargain. But remember...$200 (£130) in London will be quite a bit different than a place $200 a night in the US. They've recently updated and now they charge a bit more than they used to, but I've always stayed an The Fielding. It's in the heart of Covent Gardens - a few steps from the opera house and market. Also, very close to the West End. http://www.thefieldinghotel.co.uk/ It's also close to a Tesco Metro grocery which has wonderful ready-to-eat entrees and sandwiches - and a Marks & Spencer which has a food section - because restaurants in London will eat you alive. We ordered a pizza one night from a regular old pizza place (nothing special) and it was $60. Have a great time! London is fabulous. Bauhaus answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I second the Couchsurfing recommendation. It's free, and a great way to meet generous and accommodating locals. Basically, people offer up their homes to you, and as long as you're a responsible and respectful guest, a good time is usually had by all. There are ratings and reviews, so you have a measure of reliability in the matter. They may or may not be able to show you around, though that's usually part of the package when they aren't working, but are also cool with you going off and doing your own thing too. I just think it's a wonderful -and of course, cheap- way to hang in a new place. Technically free, but it's nice to take them out for drinks and/or make them dinner in return for their hospitality, which is a small price to pay. freikja answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 I stayed at the Regent Palace in Picadilly Circus when I went. It's old, the rooms are small, the carpet is threadbare, the furniture is tacky, the TV's are tiny, but it's DIRT CHEAP. I think I paid like £45 a night. That was almost ten years ago, so I'm sure prices have gone up, but it's still gotta be a smokin deal. The neighborhood is safe, and you're literally across the street from the Tube Station so it can't be beat. Plus, the lobby bar there rocks because it's full of cheapskate travelers from around the world getting their buzz on. If you want a classy, new ritzy hotel this isn't for you. But if you want a place to crash for cheap while you explore London, you'll love it. http://www.regentpalacehotel.co.uk/ soundslikepuget answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report 3 comments by Alex J. Higgins, erleichda, and Gloria… 1 0 Thanks to everyone who answered. I actually decided to go with Airbnb.com, which has great deals on large flats for rent, some of which you have to share with the owner but so what? Alex J. Higgins commented 8 months ago | Report 0 0 I was going to suggest airbnb. Have had friends who have had great experiences in the UK. erleichda commented 8 months ago | Report 0 0 Aw, damn, I just suggested that. I really like the idea of living in a real home ... I ended up renting a room from a middle-aged/elderly couple in Venice, and it was quiet (well, they were ... Venice itself is another story), safe, clean. And they didn't axe-murder me, so it was all good. Gloria commented 8 months ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Try AirBnB. It's generally residents offering rooms, homes, flats, etc. Sort by distance, price, etc., and there's something of a review system so hopefully your experience can be reliable. When I went to Italy and looked for places, TripAdvisor helped out a lot too, with some cross-referencing. I ended up staying at relatively affordable places (not dirt cheap) but very safe and clean. Gloria answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Well, as Petula Clark sang, "Don't Sleep in the Subway Darling..." O my captain answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 Books like Europe Through the Back Door and Lonely Planet often have good guides for travelers on a budget. A number of hotels in London are just modified townhouses, so the room prices can be quite variable. We stayed with some friends at a little place near Russell Square. They stayed in the master suite and paid three times what my Mom and I did...staying in the maid's room in the basement, about 10 feet above the Picadilly Line. It was awesome, actually. Also, any Briton will tell you that London is twice as expensive as the rest of the country. You might consider staying outside the city and just taking the Tube in to see the sights. Sacrelicious answered in Long Distance Travel 8 months ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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