Looking for a cheap place to stay in Westminster? Have a tight budget for accommodation? We have a small list of low cost hotels in Westminster to help you on your stay.

Westminster is in the heart of central London and is one of the cities that have a lot of things going for it. This is where Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the West End. As a result a lot of people from all over the world visit the city. For the tourists, here is a list of several hotels that aren’t so expensive.

1)    The Wellington – The wellington is located in the relatively quiet part of Westminster. A good feature of the place is that it is within walking distance to Big Ben,  the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey which means you are saving even more money. Damage: 21 pounds.
2)    Wellington Hotel Shared Facilities – Wellington Shared Facilities is exactly what it says it is. While the hotel has various types of accommodation such as single and twin sharing, the bathroom is shared as there are such facilities in each floor. Damage: 25 Pounds
3)    Grange Rochester – Located at the Vincent Square, the serene location adds to the experience as it would be easy to walk to the various theaters and numerous shops as well. It has a French restaurant, The Pavilion where you can experience great food and fine wine.  Damage: 60 pounds
4)    Days Inn – Less than one mile from Buckingham Palace is this gorgeous inn. It is a perfect place for people on the go or those who have business elsewhere with its excellent high speed internet access. Damage: 48 Pounds.
5)    Jolly Hotel -  Essentially a four star hotel, the Jolly Hotel is historic and Victorian in nature as can be deemed from the elegant architecture. It is likewise close to a lot of the centers you want to visit when you’re in Westminster.

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Hyde Park is one of the biggest Park in London and naturally, one of the most popular. Other than the fact that it is an exceptionally beautiful park, it also has a lot of history behind it. If you travel to London, never forget to visit Hyde Park and the adjacent Kensington Gardens. There are several plays to stay in around the park and for your convenience, here are some of the cheapest ones.

1)    Central Hotel- I guess it doesn’t get much cheaper than this. At 11 pounds per night, it is by far the most affordable. A favorite among back packers, Central Hotel is located right where the action is and isn’t far off from other noteworthy places.
2)    The Generator London (picture left)- With 17 pounds per night, you get to stay in a snazzy and ultra hip hostel. Located at Russell Square, this hostel is an ideal place for back packers to meet and have fun at the same time. There are live bands and even free movies so for such a price, it is definitely a steal.
3)    Piccadilly Backpackers Hotel- Another place that offers a definite bargain is the Piccadilly Backpackers Hotel. Also at 17 pounds, this very friendly and accommodating place is a great way to spend your down time and your up time in. The Moroccan –themed common room is one of its best features and also boasts of a cool bar.
4)    Collin House – with 22 pounds you could be staying at the chic Belgravia area. It is a good place to say in as it is near transport areas that could take you anywhere in London.
5)    Glendale Park Hotel London – This elegant hotel is located just 2 kms away from Hyde Park. It would only cost you 25 pounds a night but the with the way the hotel looks, it should cost a lot more. Smokers beware however. All rooms are non-smoking and it’s probably a good thing since the hotel has no lift.

Fish & Chips is to London as hotdogs are to New York. They’re related. They are partners. Naturally you want to taste the best in each city and since you’ll be in London, here is a list of the best Fish & Chips restaurants in London.

1)    Costas Fish Restaurant- Don’t be fooled by the Mediterranean make-up of the restaurant. They serve one of the best fish & chips available anywhere in the world. The Meditteranean look is not wasted though since they do serve a lot of Greek dishes such as baklava and hummus.

2)    Duke of Cambridge- The strength of this restaurant is not only the fish & chips but also the fact that it has an enormous selection of dishes. Moreover, while your friends take a long time choosing their dish, you can appreciate the warm Victorian-era ambience and impressive selection of antiques.

3)    Geale’s – History in the food sense is found here in Geale’s. It has been serving fish & chips since 1939 and is probably the reason the Britons defended their country so well during World War II.

4)    Golden Hind- This Marylebone eatery is one of those special places where the restaurant seems to know exactly what you want. They probably do since they’ve been around since World War I.

5)    Anglesea Arms- In the realm of fish & chips, Anglesea Arms knows that people desire more the fish than the chips. It has therefore created the world’s most perfect fish variations. There are also different seafood dishes such as oysters and prawns that one would surely crave for again and again.

Picture above: London fish and chips accompanied by mush peas, an old favourite London side dish

London City Airport. London’s Docklands enfolds the small London City Airport, whose business focus is on the major European cities, giving mostly weekday flight schedules.  Being the closest airport yet by far the smallest, it has effortless entry to Central London. At touchdown, in just a matter of minutes, 10 the most, one is already outside the terminal building airport to central London even if you have luggage on hold.

London City Airports has 3 places to eat before the security.

• Coffee Corner, Wine & Tapas Bar: Coffees , tapas, paninis and a selection of other snacks.
• Meridian Line: serves all the main meals of the day open to everybody including non passengers.
• EAT: , hand made food, meant to be good have not tried it.

After Security Restuarants in London City Airport

• Bar 10 28: Good selection of food wines and cocktails
• Presto: Healthy food and snacks.
• Trattoria: Large selection of Italian food, pastas garlic bread.
• Cafe Nero: Coffee and snacks

Transport to and from London City Airport

Docklands Light rail station system London City Airport

• The Docklands Light Railway station is joined to the the main terminal building, the airport is in zone 3 of the London transport zones.
• There is a light rail every 8 to 15 minutes to Canning town and Woolwich Arsenal every 22 minutes to Bank

Bus to and from London City airport.

There is a reliable bus service to and from London City Airport, both the 473 and 474 serve London City airport.

• Bus number 473 operates between London City Airport, Stratford, Silvertown, North Woolwich and Prince Regent DLR Station.
• Bus number 474 operates between London City Airport, Canning Town, North Woolwich and East Beckton via Silvertown. 

Train To Central London from London City Airport

The nearest rail stations to London City Airport is London Bridge also Waterloo and Straford International are very close by, Each of these stations can be reached by the Jubilee via Canning town, this is a 7 minute Journey on the Docklands Light rail system.

Taxis from London City Airport

If you need to get to other airports I recommend to check out the map bellow, London city Airport is ideally located to get to all other airports, I recommend to use the public transport though, its quite expensive to get a taxi, I have included a price list of taxi fares from London airport to all the major train stations.

 Location of London City Airport

Airlines and destinations from London City Airport

Ah clubbing in London. I’ve had my share of reckless nights trying to find the best place to hang out with my buddies. We would frequent all the regular popular clubs. While the experience is almost always fun, there is a sense that we have gone complacent. We therefore decided that for the next month, we would go to a new bar on the weekends and hopefully find some hidden gems. Indeed we did.

Lounge Bohemia

If you prefer a cozier place that is ideal for intimate conversations, the Lounge Bohemia is the place for you. The atmosphere of this 70s style bar is one that is full of secrets and filled with soft whispers of passion. It is a place for people to get close and get to know each other intimately. If you are with a bunch of blokes, steer clear of this place. Then later on come back with a lady friend.

1e Great Eastern Street, EC2 Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight;
Sun 6pm-11pm; beer £3.10, glass of wine £3.60.

Callooh Callay

Excitement is exactly what we found in this ultra modern and absolutely fantastic night club. This is the place you want to go to if you want to have an amazing experience for the night. It has everything for everybody. There are secret corners for lovebirds and a cool bar for people finding others. The place is like a vacation in itself and is perfect for people to blow off some steam.

Rivington Street, EC2 Mon-Wed 5pm-11pm; Thurs midday-11pm; Fri-Sat midday-1am; Sun 6pm-11pm; beer £4, glass of wine £4.75

New Evaristo Club  

We wanted to experience something with a little bit of history and we found one in this club. The New Evaristo Club used to be a brothel and that in itself made things a little bit more exciting than others. The style of the place still looks as if it was a gentleman’s club. For sure there were still a lot of women and if you happen to be able to get one to like you, never joke to her that you picked her up in a brothel.

57 Greek Street, W10 (020 7437 9536), times vary; £3 for a beer or glass of wine

Oliver’s Jazz and Piano Bar

Tired of having seen too much but heard too little, we were happy to relax in Oliver’s Jazz and Piano Bar. The place was not as dapper as the other but it shouldn’t be in any case. The music is what brings people here and if you’re up for some cool tunes, this is your place.

9 Nevada Street, SE10, beer £2.80, glass of wine £3.50

Shunt Lounge

Lastly we found a sort of an indie scene in the Shunt Lounge. It was a very relaxed crowd that frequented this lounge. People had an easy-going feel as if people just wanted to be there for the sake of it. We ourselves got into the mood and stayed there and listened to some piano playing as well.

20 Joiner Street, SE1 6pm-3.30am Mon-Sat; beer £3.50, glass of wine £4