I am looking for reasonably-priced lodgings for myself and my teenage daughter for 3-4 nights in London in July. We are willing to stay in hostels--if they accept 57 year-olds. We would like to find a place in central London if possible, but do not want to stay in an outrageously expensive hotel. Any advice?
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Boscombe, Dorset, UK
964 posts
Try Travelodge. If you book ahead you can get some good deals. I just spent a night in the Covent Garden Travelodge, it cost £65 paid in advance and non-refundable, and I could have had a family room (double bed plus a pull out couch) for the same rate. It was nice and clean and a great location.
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Reston, VA, USA
810 posts
Michael, my daughter and I have had good luck with two different B&B networks - London Home to Home, and At Home in London. Last summer we stayed 5 minutes from the Gloucester Road tube stop for 75 GBP per night [with shared bath]; rooms in central London with private bath tend to be more like 100 pounds. Of course you can go farther out and reduce your cost; we did that on our first visit but found it interfered with our evening theater habit! Have a wonderful trip-
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BC, Canada
345 posts
If you're willing to do hostels, how about a dorm? I stayed at various LSE dorms last summer, and had good experiences. And the best experience was the price - 52 pounds or less a night. Something like Holborn has a great location, close to tube and walking distance to quite a lot, and a good breakfast is included.