london city guide

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!

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

EuroCheapo Listings Editor Vivien reflects on London in this pithy Q & A. Vivien discusses her favorite London hotels, her London shopping secrets, and her favorite mass-marketed condiments. She also gives us the lowdown on Borough Market and raves about pubs. All in a day's work.

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 websites we found helpful in our trip planninng. Have fun with them, but remember who sent you and come back to us!

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.)