london city guide

London's really in its own league when it comes to hotels. What can you expect from a London hotel? Here's our overview of what you're in for!

London can be a tricky city for dining. The city has undergone a gastro-awakening that has benefited the bellies, if not the wallets, of its diners. So where's a Cheapo to eat? Read on!

In a city as remarkably varied as London, every neighborhood has something to offer. Here's a quick overview of which neighborhood is best for each type of traveler.

Though it would be perfectly understandable to spend the entirety of your vacation in London, there's no stopping wanderlust. We've come up with three London daytrip suggestions: the fun beachside town of Brighton, the erudite university city of Oxford, and the quaint hillside town of Arundel.

Hotels in London are extremely expensive, a fact that even the most cursory visit will make clear. But how expensive? Read about what type of room you can expect to find on a range of budgets, and discover why you can't bank on a certain level of quality in any one neighborhood.

We know surfing the web sometimes gets old so we've done the legwork for you. Here are a few London sites we found helpful in our trip planning. Have fun with them, but remember who sent you and be sure to come back!

Alex Robertson Textor visited hotels for us in London and wrote the reviews in EuroCheapo's guide to London. After his experience, we asked Alex to tell us about his experience living in London and scouting out hotels.

Sometimes, of course, hotels are too expensive. Here are some ideas of even cheaper acoommodation options available in London.

Catch up with those crazy EuroCheapo kids while they wing their way around Europe on budget airlines. Laugh as they sprint through airport terminals to make their flights. Marvel at their skill and concentration. Enjoy their evaluation of the aesthetics of Ryanair's headrests.

Budget traveler Adam Lefton lets us in on a few of his tips for surviving a night in Stansted. His storied advice is pretty supple, so feel free to apply it to a long overnight stay in any airport anywhere. Just keep your alter ego details straight. (See Lesson 4.)