| London, being the capital of England and the United | | | | hostels and apartments that are highly cost-effective if |
| Kingdom, is one of the top tourist destinations in the | | | | a tourist isn't too particular about room size, quality of |
| entire world. It is a melting pot of art, culture, fashion, | | | | furnishings, and sharing with others (for groups). |
| and society. That is why it should come as no surprise | | | | Sometimes, during the summer when school is out, |
| why the city has thousands of hotels and lodging | | | | certain university residence halls are made available for |
| establishments to cater to the sheer demand of | | | | visitor accommodation. This is another option for those |
| people visiting the city. | | | | seeking budget accommodations. |
| There are London hotels that cater to the entire gamut | | | | Here's one good tip for visitors to London who want to |
| of tourists, especially given that the London | | | | save money on accommodations: more savings can |
| Development Agency says that the amount tourists | | | | be had by staying in a hotel somewhere farther from |
| spend in London amount to over £15 billion ($23.64 | | | | the central area of the city. Even if the costs of |
| billion) annually. That is definitely a lot of tourists, and | | | | transportation are factored in, there's a big difference |
| that entails a whole lot of revenue. London has all | | | | compared to the amount one would spend on hotel |
| types of hotels that suit all sorts of needs and budgets, | | | | rooms near the center. What's more, tourists can get |
| ranging from luxury hotels to more affordable bed & | | | | to see more places by staying in the periphery. |
| breakfasts and even backpacker hostels. | | | | For those with cash, however, it is safe to simply say |
| For those who have quite a lot of money to spare, | | | | "go to town." It would be a shame not to experience |
| there are only 3 can't-miss luxury hotels: The Ritz Hotel | | | | the best of the best when it comes to London hotels. |
| London in Piccadilly, Claridge's in Mayfair, and the | | | | A night at The Ritz or at the Savoy would provide a |
| Savoy Hotel located in central London's Strand. | | | | memory to last a lifetime. Moreover, getting to rest and |
| Staying at these opulent hotels entails a steep price-up | | | | relax at these famous establishments, with all the |
| to £1,000 (over $1,500) per night. | | | | lavish furnishings and high-end services and world-class |
| The prices of accommodations in London largely | | | | dinners, can be an adventure in itself. |
| depend on the location. Those with a good measure | | | | With the sheer number and variety of people visiting |
| proximity to the city's center and nearness to other | | | | the UK capital of London year in and year out, it is only |
| landmarks and tourist attractions will of course tend to | | | | natural to have establishments that cater to every |
| be more expensive. Even 2-star or 3-star | | | | possible need of tourists and sightseers. It is only |
| establishments can fetch upwards of £150 (nearly | | | | important to determine which aspects of London |
| $235) per night if the location is right in central London. | | | | hotels to prioritize-cost versus convenience and |
| This scales higher as the stars go up. | | | | comfort, among other things. Regardless, one should |
| Cheaper accommodations can be had, however. As | | | | be able to have the vacation of a lifetime. |
| with other major metropolitan areas, London offers | | | | |