We will be flying in to Heathrow three days prior to our cruise out of Dover in April. I have already booked a hotel in Dover for the night prior to the cruise for sightseeing in that area. I am debating between taking the train or national express to Dover. As we would have to travel from Heathrow into London to make either of those connections, looking for options of a hotel for two nights near either of those transportation lines before we continue to Dover. I hope to see the Dr Who Museum and National Museum. As we will most likely just want to sleep the day we fly in, we will really only have one full day for sightseeing in London. We plan a day tour of London via coach on our return from Dover to Heathrow. Budget of approx 150 GBP per night if possible
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martinez, ca, usa
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hey hey khur65401
where are you flying in from USA/Canada? how many people and dates?
london is a very expensive and a busy/crowded city, your budget is very LOW. it always amazes me how many people want low budget in a big expensive city yet spend more for vacation and cruises.
all over europe there just doesn't seem to be off season anymore, it's all year long with so much to see and do with many traveling all the time. another thing to remember is check-in is 3-4pm and check out 10-11am, get early check in okay in writing/email if possible (pay for extra night before or after). we arrived one year at 8am on a sunday morning and had to wait until 2pm with luggage at outside closed bar tables, was no fun. be prepared
the world has changed so much with many places and people trying to make a living when everything is so expensive, wonder if people price accomodations in their own area how much things are. don't forget the cost of transportation, trains/trams/buses/taxis.
booking.com
look at the site, on left side are filters you check to see what suits your fancy and book it, don't look back. check cancellation polices, size of beds, lift/elevator to climd stairs/steps with luggage, etc. good luck have fun