A dream trip to London doesnât have to be anywhere near as budget breaking as you might think. Welcome to your Travelodgical trip, where value and convenience are the order of the day. See the best of London without breaking the bank this summerâŚ
London. Surely an experience everyone should drink in at some point.
But lots who want to see the bright lights, sights and sounds of this energetic, beautiful and historical city, think twice, often assuming itâll cost an arm and a leg.
It really doesnât have to be like that. From amazing room deals to unlimited breakfasts and great recommendations for free and cheap city attractions, a truly Travelodgical London trip will take you a long way.
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Start your day the Travelodgical way
Youâre going to be busy, and likely on your feet a lot during your big weekend, so why not set yourself up perfectly with our new all you can eat unlimited breakfast?
Available at all hotels with a restaurant, for just ÂŁ7.95 you can wake up to a delicious unlimited full breakfast, with a menu packed with all your hot breakfast favourites. And for just ÂŁ5.75, itâs our unlimited lighter breakfast, where youâll enjoy fruits, cereals, pastries and more.
Both come with irresistible freshly ground whole bean Lavazza coffee, and kids eat for free in all cases, so starting your day with us really is a no brainer.
The best things in life are free
One of the things we tend to forget about London, is that a lot of its best sights and attractions are absolutely free.
Close your eyes and think of London, what do you imagine? The chimes of Big Ben â free. Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace â free. Street performers at Covent Garden â all totally free.
Thatâs before we even go into the endless, world-renowned free museums such as the Victoria & Albert near Knightsbridge â where the permanent collection wonât cost you a penny (donations aside).
Londonâs at its iconic best when youâre simply left to roam its streets and drink in its majesty.
A room, and a view
So you want to see London from a viewpoint like no other. We donât blame you, itâs a sight to behold. But rather than heading straight for the tourist-heavy London Eye, why not at least consider options whichâll be way kinder on your wallet.
A single fare on the Emirates Air Line â a Thames-crossing cable car taking in some of the capitalâs most iconic buildings â costs just ÂŁ4.50 (ÂŁ2.30 for kids). Itâs an absolute snip when you compare it to the ÂŁ21 youâll splash out for a ride on the Eye.
Better still, if you decide that views are best enjoyed for free, there are several great vantage points from where to get a glorious view of the city.
Primrose Hill is simply stunning on a clear day, offering crisp panoramic views of the Londonâs financial district in all its glory, and only a relative stoneâs throw from our Marylebone hotel.
Go for gold
A great way to become a part of Londonâs iconic landscape, without going over budget, is to take a trip down to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park site, home of course to one of the most successful Games ever, in 2012.
What you may not know is that almost all of the landmark venues which catered for it are actually open â and at very reasonable prices â to the public.
Channel your inner Sir Chris Hoy at the Lee Valley Velopark where activity prices start from just ÂŁ6 for adults. The BMX track has been adapted from the one used in the Games â while the indoor track is said to be the fastest in the world.
For something slightly more relaxing, head to the London Aquatics Centre, a joy even if youâre not planning to get wet in its high-spec 50-metre pool. From just ÂŁ2 for entry, itâs worth a morning out for the futuristic architecture alone, which includes a second, concealed underground pool.
Grab a Boris Bike
Talk about a value guided tour⌠you can hire a so-called âBoris Bikeâ for as little as ÂŁ2 and even pick your own route.
Known as Santander Cycles, itâs Londonâs self-service bike-sharing scheme for short journeys, and a great way to see the city while getting yourself from A to B.
You wonât need to book; simply hire it, ride it and return it to any on-street docking station, using a touch screen and your bank card.
The first 30 minutes of every journey is free once the ÂŁ2 access fee is paid â so youâd be hard pushed to rack up too much of a charge on this affordable and fun way to see the capital.
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