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London Theatre Land - Your guide to the best London theatre, live shows and concerts in London, England UK. Things to do in London – Time Out London. London's secret galleries – Time Out London. 15 tips for London on the cheap (or cheaper) - Travel - LATimes.com. London Budget Tips - Cheap Hotels in London: EuroCheapo's Guide to Cheap London Hotels. Though pricey, London is full of budget-friendly bits. We've staked out some of the best deals and (more importantly) a few freebies. Take note of these tips and you too can be a Cheapo in London. For an easy-to-find tourist office, check out the information centre in the Piccadilly Circus Underground station. Photo: Susan Williams. Tourist Office We always recommend stopping by an official tourist office as soon as possible, and London has more than its share of those. Many other information offices are located throughout the city, including in Victoria Station (Monday through Saturday 7:15 a.m. until 9:15 p.m.; Sundays and holidays 8:15 a.m. until 7:15 p.m.) and at the LUL Western Ticket Hall of King’s Cross St.

During the summer months, Buckingham Palace opens up to the public, offering tours of the state rooms and garden. Museums Here are admission prices for other popular London attractions. Buckingham Palace Tower of London Palace, prison, royal mint... this edifice has seen it all. Cheap London: top ten tips. John Soane’s House Admission is free to this astonishing house (www.soane.org) on Lincoln’s Inn Fields, stuffed full of architect John Soane’s collections of antiques, art and curios. The architect of the Bank of England and former Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy negotiated an act of Parliament to preserve the house as a museum on his death, and today it is one of London’s best small museums.

Spend a magical evening here on the first Tuesday of every month when the house is candleit throughout. The £1 guide is a good investment. Sleep cheaply London’s hostels have undergone a revolution over the past ten years. Both independent lodgings and YHA’s now offer clean, central and excellent value places to stay. At St Pancras YHA, for example, ensuite doubles cost £68.95. Absolutely free London Some of the best of London doesn’t cost anything at all. Get around Samuel Smith’s pubs Londoner’s swear by Sam Smith’s pubs for a good-value pint in a traditional boozer. Great views for less. London Museums: 20 free museums in London | Budget Travel Tips – EuroCheapo. London: 5 cheap eats in London | Budget Travel Tips – EuroCheapo. London can be a tricky city for dining.

Long criticized for the quality of its fare (“It’s no Paris!”) , the city has undergone a gastro-awakening over the past decade that has benefited the bellies, if not the wallets, of its diners. So what’s a Cheapo to eat? Here are our dining tips, all tested and tried: 1. Go for conveyer belt sushi! We were initially turned off and chips! Sure, we try to stay away from battered and fried, but you have to go there at least once during your stay. 3. We’ve been there: It’s midnight, the pub just closed, and your tum-tum is grumbling. We recommend The Taza Kebab House, where the lamb is always succulent and the pita sandwiches are filling. 4. You may normally steer clear of chain restaurants, but local chains can introduce you to local tastes (mmmm…. mayonnaise!)

5. Sunday is the best day to partake in a yummy, often three-course, gastro-pub meal. London: Five free walking tours | Budget Travel Tips – EuroCheapo. Do you smell that, Cheapos? It’s the scent of summer, of rubber-soled walking shoes, and of crisp, new, glossy maps. It’s time to set foot in the land of tea and crumpets. Royal weeeeee! Here are five fabulous walking tours in London that won’t cost you a pound. Get moving! 1) For Charles Dickens fans: London is a virtual playground for book nerds. 2) For thick skins: Jack the Ripper was one of London’s most notorious serial killers. 3) For those who love the Queen: You simply cannot visit London without getting a taste of the monarchy. 4) For bridge-hopping: We’ve recently come across a great site, London for Free, that features a fantastic “bridges walking tour.” 5) For the outdoorsy types: If you just want to get up and go, then get thee to Visit London’s latest venture, “London Outdoors“.

Κινητές Στιγμές: Low Budget London | ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ. Μια βόλτα στο Λονδίνο μπορεί τελικά να αποδειχτεί φτηνότερη από ότι θα περίμενε κανείς. Αν αναλογιστείς πόσα πράγματα μπορεί να δεις και να αγοράσεις στο Λονδίνο, ίσως αξίζει να δραπετεύει κανείς πιο συχνά από την ελληνική μιζέρια μιας και πολλά πράγματα είναι πιο φτηνά από την Ελλάδα. Με ένα σχετικά μικρό budget και ένα εισιτήριο Ολυμπιακής τον Ιανουάριο στα 168 Ευρώ σε 4 ώρες είσαι εκεί.

Ένα γεύμα στα Pret A Manger κοστίζει το πολύ 10 Ευρώ (συμπεριλαμβανόμενου σούσι), άσε που μπορείς να κατεβάσεις δωρεάν voucher 2 for 1 για εστιατόρια από το Moneysavingexpert.co.uk Μια κάρτα απεριόριστων διαδρομών με το μετρό (που πάει παντού) κοστίζει 30 Ευρώ (1 & 2 ζώνη) και τα εισιτήρια στα μουσεία γύρω στα 10 Ευρώ. Περιττό να πούμε ότι το κόστος του ταξιδιού και μόνο βγαίνει από την διαφορά των τιμών και την ποιότητα στο shopping. Aρκεί να το ψάξει κανείς… London's Hottest Tables. Top London Museums.