Ok, I requested your accomodations guide. I'll be in London in May to see a show at the Dominion Theatre. So far you've taught me 1)stay in Zone 1 and 2)stay by a Tube station!
UK supermarkets have a lot more good quality ready meals and meal kits with all the ingredients included, than you will find in the US. Useful, if you are in Air bnb and don't want to eat out all the time...
so true! make sure to check the speed of trains! Richmond for example is a 16 min away from London - much closer than some Zone 2 areas! AIRBNB IS AWESOME
Awesome video! Airbnb is amazing in London and I would recommend it to everyone and anyone. Hotels in Central London are atrociously expensive, therefore we opted for Airbnb and are so glad we did. We could cook our own breakfasts and have food on hand - plus, it felt like we were living in London during our stay which was cool :)
Last time I went to London I took the Tube in from Heathrow (with an Oyster Card, of course) and stayed in Earl's Court. The time before that Heathrow Express then Paddington. Almost sounds like I know what I'm doing. :-)
Another little tip is that some of the Universities hire their dorms out during the summer months after their school year ends. A couple of years ago I paid £40 per night for one in Bloomsbury with Breakfast and Wi-Fi included, which is less than half the price of a budget hotel room in Central London.
TheRenaissanceman65 It was the University of London International Hall next to Great Ormond Street hospital. Nothing really special but ok for a couple of nights. It was the perfect location for me as it was a short walk from King's Cross station where the trains to Yorkshire where I live go to and from.
These are really great tips. The idea of focusing on areas is really helpful. It's always hard to give people advice about accommodations because we don't often stay in hotels in the city where we live!
I'll be there next week! I fly into Gatwick and stay in Crawley, but I want to take a trip or two down into Central London. Is there any way to do that? Do Oyster cards work outside of London?
How late does the Tube run? I ask because my flight gets into Heathrow at about 10:30 p.m. and I am staying in one of the Docklands area hotels which had really cheap rates when my wife booked it for me a few months ago. I've also heard there is transportation on the Thames. Any suggestions? Also, I'm leaving from St. Pancras International after 5 days there. Maybe I should re-book to be closer on the day of my departure to St. Pancras. Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated- thanks for your youtube channel, I enjoy it!
Hi there, on weekdays the tube stops running at midnight. If you use Google Maps, you can figure out the route you'll need to do and get info on times by adjusting the date and time to when you'll be arriving in London. Up to you on re-booking closer to St. Panrcas but I wouldn't stress too much about it, people come from all over the country to get to St. Pancras :)
Jess, I'm a journalist in the US. I'm making my first trip to London at the end of June, and I'm loving your blogs and videos. As I search for accommodations, I'm finding rooms booked on Wednesday, June 28, which is in the middle of my weeklong stay. Is that attributable to a big concert in Zone 1?
I always use Travelodge, I book well in advance and use the super saver deals ad get it as cheap as possible. I alternate between my favourite Travelodge on City Road and the Walthamstow one even though its out on Zone 3. Because I am subscribed to Travelodge, every time the do a special offer for really cheap rooms I get sent an email. The Walthamstow one id always cheap before any special deals , and I stayed there in January using a Back Friday deal for 3 nights for £73, where as the one on City Road was going to cost me £219 for 3 nights also using the Black Friday deals. I have also had great deals for the Travelodge on City Road, its just a question of timing. I don't look for anything to fancy in my accommodation, just a bed, a shower and a place to keep my stuff, and Travelodge does me just fine.
Hi Jess! What about North Greenwich? It is our first trip to London and there will be 6 of us, my 4 teen sons and husband. It looks like a great place to get out of the city at the end of the day. The North Greenwich underground is a 20 minute bus ride away from the cottage we are considering, then 8 minutes to Westminster.
Thanks for the info but I don't even know the difference between zone 1 and zone 2 - would be very helpful if you showed a map of the zones you are talking about at the beginning
I am going to London in December and i was told there is no public transportation on Christmas day. What are my options? What are places i can go to on Christmas day? Can you make a video? :) I do arrive here at 6:50 am
GLADYMAR Rodriguez you will have to book a taxi, if you are staying in a hotel or air bnb should be able to book this for you. Whereabouts are you staying?
Hi Jess, thanks a lot for one more amazing video :) I'll be in London in July and your channel is really helping me plan my trip... I'll stay in Soho. Do you think it's the best area for pubs and a more hectic nightlife?
I've been neglecting your channel ever since I subscribed, and am now kicking myself for it. Very good advice, even for someone like me who's visited London often.
Hey I have a question, I am landing in stansted But we Will be a lot in the city, like big ben and to shop, where is the best place to have my hotel? Love ❤
Hi Jess, great video! Would SOHO/Covent Garden be close to zone 1 or 2? I'm deciding on 2 Airbnb around those areas and I am still confused about location. Also is LGW airport the best airport for Covent Gardens?
I am staying in London just for a couple of days and need to go to the airport after a short trip. Would you recommend staying in a hotel near Heathrow airport?
Hi, I just found your channel. First, great video! I hadn't thought about the line changes from the airport or the zones Also, I saw an article on your blog where you talk about the Airbnb problem, do you have an updated video about accommodation? (Bc you recommend airbnb here, but I know you no longer do)
Sorry. I meant from a safety perspective. When traveling I usually uber to and from the airport with my luggage, but since Gatwick is far away, I may consider Gatwick express.
Hi, I'm new to tour channel. I watched a few days and I live it. I'm going to London next week and will spend 2 weeks there. I was wondering if Airbnb are safe for women traveling alone. That's my main concern.
