1. There are many accommodation options in London, including hotels, guest houses and youth hostels. The Youth Hostel Alliance consists of more than 200 youth hostels in Britain, most of which have their own characteristics, some with luxurious facilities and some with complete safety equipment.
In London, the cheapest hotel costs fifty or sixty pounds a night. This is still the price in the off-season of tourism. In the tourist season, there is no shortage of seventy or eighty pounds. But there are also relatively cheap accommodation, that is, "B&B" is everywhere. "B&B" is the abbreviation of "bed and breakfast" and can be called "simple hotel". This hotel charges/kloc-0.5 to 30 pounds per night, including a simple breakfast the next day. The so-called "simple" means that there is no bacon and smoked fish necessary for traditional English breakfast, but milk, bread, butter, juice and so on are enough, and if you are lucky, there will be an fried egg. B&B's service is simple, but the room is spotless, and the sheets, quilts and pillowcases are changed every day. London hotels generally don't provide slippers, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Please bring your own. Towels are recommended.
In addition, first-class hotels favored by British aristocrats and Arab tycoons can also stay and see what it feels like. However, rooms in this hotel are very tight in summer, so it's best to book in advance.
Generally speaking, living in London is very expensive, so we suggest that you live in a general student dormitory or youth hostel. Although these places have little private space, they have basic facilities, so don't worry.
No matter how careful you are, living in London always costs a lot of money. Booking a hotel is always the best way, especially in summer. Visit the accommodation line (accommodation line; Tel: 7932 2020; Www.visitlondonoffers.com) for the most detailed information (booking is free). Another way is to contact the hotel directly.
Although the accommodation hotline can provide information about most hotels, you can contact the Youth Hostel Association (Youth Hostel Association; Tel: 0870 770 6113; Www.yha.org.uk) or YMCA; Tel: 8520 5599; www.ymca.org.uk )。 During Easter and summer vacation, student dormitories or university dormitories are open to non-students, and the price is slightly more expensive. Contact information: telephone 7995 7575 or telephone 7 107 5750, or visit www.lse.ac.uk/collections/vacations for more information.
There is no doubt that the rent is also very expensive. To know the latest price changes, please check the classified columns of the following newspapers: house and property, Wednesday booty supplement, pause and standard evening paper.
Pimlico and Victoria (Pimlico &; Victoria)
Victoria may not be the most attractive place in London, but the cheap hotels here are much more cost-effective than the hotels in Earl's Palace. Rico, Pim is more livable, and it's convenient to visit the Tate Gallery in milbank.
Victoria Hotel (Victoria Hotel; Tel: 7834 3077; www.astorhostels.com； 7 1 Belgrave Road SW1; Dimliko station; Dormitory beds15 ~18; This chic and fashionable hotel has just been renovated and has 60 beds. The business is very hot, but the hotel has not neglected its guests. The hotel is full of short-term tourists, 24-hour reception, close to Tate Gallery and Westminster Abbey, within walking distance.
Blinder Hotel (Tel: 78280057; www.brindlehousehotel.co.uk； 1 Warwick Pl North SW1; Victoria subway station; Breakfast is 35/48, single/double/triple/quadruple shower is 45/60/75/89). Recently, the floor has been newly paved and renovated. The room is relatively simple, but the bathroom with shower is very small. The service attitude is warm and thoughtful.
Luna & Simon Hotel (Tel: 7834 5897; www.lunasimonehotel.com； 47-49 Belgrave Road, SW1; Victoria subway station; Single room 40, single/double/triple room 50/60/80; There are no-smoking areas; Internet access) in B&; The small hotel on B Street, this hotel is a model of cheap and good quality. The room is equipped with satellite TV, with bright light, good ventilation and no stains. Another good hotel is Victor Hotel (Tel: 7592 9853; www.victorhotel.co.uk； 5 1 Belgrave Road SW1; Victoria subway station; Including breakfast/double/triple shower 70/90/ 135), but the price is more expensive.
James House Architects. Katerev Building (Tel: 77307338; www.jamesandcartref.co.uk； 108。 129 Ebury Street SW1; Victoria subway station; Single/double/triple/quadruple shower 62/85/110/135; There are no-smoking areas; Internet access) For self-help travelers, these two B&; Hotel B is the best hotel in this street. They face each other across the street. The operator is a kind couple who are very familiar with Victoria. The newly renovated room is very clean.
West End of London and Coventry Gardens
West End of London is a tourist center, so it's convenient to spend money to travel here. Here are some of the cheapest hotels:
Oxford St. Iha (Tel: 77341618; oxfordst@yha.org.uk； 14 noel street w1; Oxford Square/Tottenham Court Road Subway Station; Dormitory bed adult/youth hostel association member 22.6/ 18.2, double room 26; There are no-smoking areas; Internet access) This is a hotel in the most downtown area of London, with complete facilities and clean service attitude, but it is noisy. The kitchen is very big, but it doesn't serve other meals except breakfast. There is a laundry room with 75 beds, most of which are double beds.
Regent Palace Hotel (Tel: 0870 400 8703; www.regentpalacehotel.co.uk； Greenhouse street w1; Piccadilly Circus subway station; Single/double/triple from 64/89/99; There are no-smoking areas; This hotel is located in the city center, and the price is not expensive. It is just right for tourists who come from Heathrow Airport by subway, and it is especially convenient for sightseeing. But the surrounding environment is a little noisy, which is not conducive to rest.
Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia (Bloomsbury &; Fitzrovia)
Bloomsbury is very quiet and elegant, and the accommodation price is only half that of West End of London.
Generator (Tel: 73887666; www.the-generator.co.uk； Compton Pl, off 37 tavistock plwc1; Russell Square subway station; Dormitory beds with breakfast 12.5 ~ 17, single/double/triple room 42/26.5/22.5; There are no-smoking areas; Internet access) One of the hottest budget hotels in central London. There is a bar in the hotel, which is open until 2 am, with a movie hall, a billiard hall, a safe, a laundry room and a canteen (pizza costs 3 pounds), but there is no kitchen. Be sure to book in advance.
Pickwick Building (Tel: 7323 4958; www.pickwickhall.co.uk； 7 Bedford plwc1; Hoerbang subway station; Accommodation/double 20/44; There are no-smoking areas; This hotel is just a stone's throw from the British Museum, and provides excellent basic accommodation facilities. There is a kitchen, a laundry room and a TV lounge.
YMCA of India (YMCA of India; Tel: 73870411; www.indianymca.org； 4 1 fitzroy sqw1; Warren street subway station; Accommodation/single/double room 20/34/40, with 55 double rooms with bathroom; There are no-smoking areas; The room is spacious and clean, with laundry room and sports equipment. Accommodation includes breakfast and delicious curry dinner.
Cavendish Hotel (Tel: 7636 9079; www.hotelcavendish.com； 75 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; Breakfast list included/double/triple/quadruple 40/50/75/90; The family who runs this hotel is hospitable, the room is simple, and the wallpaper on the wall is from william morris. The comfortable breakfast room is covered with paintings by Bloomsbury writers and has a pleasant walled garden. Although the room is not equipped with all facilities, the facilities next to the room are very convenient.
Yalan House Hotel (Tel: 7636 2186; arran@dircon.co.uk； 77-79 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; Dormitory beds 16-2 1, including breakfast menu/double/triple 45/62/80, toilet 55/85/103; Internet access) This is a very economical, family-run hotel. The dormitory room is clean, spotless, well ventilated, and the stylish and comfortable double room has a decorative fireplace. Roses are in full bloom in the garden in summer, which is an extra enjoyment for tourists.
Aros law (tel: 7636 2115; 83 Goyle Street, WC1; Gucci street subway station; Breakfast list included/double/triple/quadruple 45/66/79/92; After six months of renovation, Aros Law (Welsh for "a place to live") was reopened in 2003. Now all rooms are equipped with sanitary facilities, and brand-new furniture, carpets and paints give people a refreshing feeling. There is a small garden open to tenants in summer.
South Kensington Palace and Esco District (South Kensington Palace &; Earl's court)
South Kensington Palace is close to the main museum, but you can find cheap hotels in the escort. The low-end hotel in the escort is scary, but you can immediately judge whether you should go in according to the situation and the whole atmosphere in the lobby.
Earl's court YHA；; Tel: 7373 7083; earlscourt@yha.org.uk； 38 SW5 Street, Burton Garden; Earl Palace subway station; Adult dormitory beds/1under 8 years old19.5/17.2; There are no-smoking areas; It used to be a Victorian townhouse, but recently it was transformed into a hotel. The rooms are spacious and clean, mainly four rooms, and there are helpful waiters. There is a well-equipped self-service kitchen, a large lounge and satellite TV, and a large courtyard garden.
Praise House Hotel (Tel: 75812116; www.curzonhousehotel.co.uk； 58 Courtfield Garden SW5 Gloucester Road MTR Station; Dormitory beds with breakfast 15 ~ 17, single/double/triple 30/44/63) In a quiet Little Square overlooking the beautiful chapel, the hotel room has basic facilities (no bathroom), a kitchen and a cable TV room. The service attitude is the best you have ever seen.
Meilinge Hotel (Tel: 73701640; Www.merlyncourthotel SW5 Earl's Palace subway station, No.2 buxton Garden; Breakfast list/double/triple/quadruple 30/45/60/65, shower 40/65/70/75; This hotel is located in Edward Square, near the subway, and has recently been renovated. The furnishings are simple, and there are usually three or four rooms.
Swiss House Hotel (Tel: 7373 2769; www.swiss-hh.demon.co.uk； 17 1 Old Brampton Road SW5 Gloucester Road MTR Station; Breakfast list/double/triple/quadruple 56/97/ 132/ 147) is a relaxed, clean and modern hotel with ordinary facilities but fresh air. The brightly lit big room is covered with composite floors, and the decoration is simple and fashionable.
Fairbeach Hotel (Tel: 73731244; www.philbeachhotel.freeserve.co.uk； 30-3 1 Philbeach Garden SW5 Earl's Palace Subway Station; B& amp； B single/double 50/63 with toilet 59/81; One of the few gay hotels in London. There are 40 stylish and simple rooms. Among them, bars and Thai restaurants are very popular with local gay men.
Capital: London
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Youth hostel
Living in a youth hostel is generally far from the city center. Living in a youth hostel requires a youth hostel membership card, which can be handled on the spot in some large youth hostels. The accommodation fee is generally &; 5-& amp； About 10( 18 years old or older), London is as high as&; 10。 20. Breakfast is not included in some hotel accommodation. In addition, many youth hostels are large rooms with many people, so you should take good care of your belongings.
In addition, many youth hotels are built in beautiful places in the suburbs, and some hotels are castles or other ancient buildings. It will be economical and comfortable to collect some information about Y.H. and make reasonable arrangements with B&B when making accommodation plans.
B&b hotel
B&B Hotel is a unique accommodation facility in Britain, which is very popular with tourists. If you love British tradition and culture and want to know more about British people, you must stay at B&B. Although it is increasingly difficult to find a B&Bs with a price below $30 per person in London, there are still many civilian hotels in the countryside, and the general starting price is about $0/2 per person/kloc. It is worth noting that this hotel offers a full English breakfast. Although B&Bs in big cities such as London often only provide continental breakfasts such as toast, black tea and coffee, in rural areas, more than 90% of B&Bs can make you enjoy rich and delicious breakfasts.
In addition, some B& Bs don't hang any signs, so you'd better ask at the local information desk in advance, or ask the locals directly. Living in an ordinary house is also very interesting.
Hotel (inn)
This kind of inn, also called private hotel, is mostly a business family hotel that rents out children's rooms to family guests. There are not many rooms, but the service is thoughtful and enthusiastic. Breakfast is included in the accommodation fee of most hotels. Relatively speaking, the conditions of this kind of hotel are better than B&B, and the price is similar.
traffic
Subway, bus and taxi are all famous means of transportation in London. They will bring you great convenience when you roam around London. Among them, the most exciting thing for foreign tourists is the red double-decker bus. For ordinary tourists, buses always seem to take them to inexplicable places, so stay away from them. However, if you can turn a blind eye to traffic jams, there is nothing more convenient and enjoyable than taking a bus. If you are used to taking buses and know the route like the back of your hand, you are a Londoner to the core. Of course, it's not that "taking a taxi is too extravagant". I just want to encourage you to take a bus in London as a souvenir.
(a) Walking buses for red-faced citizens
The red double-decker bus is one of the symbols of London. In the past, when long-distance buses were still the main means of transportation, Londoners even put seats on the top of long-distance buses. British people who love to keep the tradition faithfully follow this practice. This interesting bus is like an amusement car in an amusement park. Without this kind of bus, London would lose a lot of fun.
(2) The method of taking the bus
At present, there are two kinds of buses in London that shuttle through the streets. One is an old-fashioned car, where passengers get on and off from the rear of the car. The car itself has no door and is still wide open when driving. So passengers can get on and off even if they don't get to the station, such as waiting for the green light or traffic jam! But please be careful not to get on or off by force. Although the flight attendant acquiesced, the accident was personal. This car mainly travels in the center of London. Buy a ticket from the flight attendant after getting on the bus. Of course, you have to tell each other your destination, or you can ask the flight attendants to remind themselves when they arrive at the station. Of course, at every stop, the flight attendants will announce the station name loudly. If you know the name of the station where you get off, you can press the red button before getting off at the previous station and tell the driver to stop at the next station. But there are passengers getting on and off at every station, so don't worry too much about pressing. The second is a new type of bus, with only one salesman. Get on the bus at the front door, buy a ticket from the driver and get off at the back door. The door is automatic, unlike an old car, you can get off at any time. There are several red buttons on the bus that can be used to inform the driver of his destination. Passengers with unknown destinations can ask the driver for help. Of course, it is best to sit next to the driver's master!
(3) Type of bus
In principle, five people can stand on the first floor of the old bus, and only 20 people can stand on the new bus. The second floor swings violently, so it is not allowed to stand. This is also a traditional rule. Full staff often occurs at work. No matter how urgent, a full car can't get on. Buses are often delayed by traffic jams, and sometimes even two or three cars come immediately after waiting for 30 minutes or more. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the bus, and the fine is quite high if you violate it. In addition, there are single company buses and Red Arrow buses operating in central London.
(4) Bus stop
There are two kinds of stops. One is that the bus must stop when it arrives (except when it is full), and the other is that it must raise its hand before stopping (seize the opportunity). There are different signs on the platform. British people naturally have to wait in line for the bus. But people in the front row don't necessarily ride in the same car. If you don't raise your hand when waiting in line, some cars will drive straight past. Besides, in Britain, people are used to keeping their hands straight forward.
(e) Round-faced citizens' feet-MTR
The London underground is commonly known as "Tube", which means test tubes and pipes. Indeed, the tunnel here is round, which is why it is called "Teubu". Moreover, vehicles with round heads and round faces also travel through circular tunnels, which is really worthy of the name. Britain's industrial revolution was the earliest in the world, and London's subway was the earliest in the world. Born in 1870, it was changed to electric locomotive 20 years later. For more than a hundred years, the London Underground has carried countless passengers like stars in the sky. Being proud of such a long history, the subway in London must be very beautiful. If you think so, you will be surprised when you see these snacks with your own eyes. The platform always looks gloomy and a little dirty. It's not so much a subway as a cellar. The floor and window frames of the carriage are mostly wooden boards (some beautiful new cars have been added recently), which is surprising. The bright black board honed by "time" and the completely bare cable are also a manifestation of tradition.
(6) subway ride method
Tickets are bought in the underground passage. If you find the sign of the underground railway, it is the entrance. When you have no change or want to buy a tourist card (except a one-day card), you can go to the ticket window. However, during rush hours, you must queue patiently. When buying a ticket, you only need to quote the name of the destination station or the area where the tourist card is located. People who are familiar with the subway can not report the name of the station, but only report it? Quot- 1. 1, please ",that is, only the fare is quoted.
(7) Ticket vending machine
If you have change on you, you'd better go to the self-service ticket vending machine to buy a ticket. There are many ticket machines, and there are often empty seats. If the machine changes, it will display "Change given". If the machine can't be changed, then talk about it. Quot Cash only. All ticket vending machines can use 5P, 10P, 20P, 50P and ~ 1 coins. The number of ticket vending machines is the largest, which can sell both tickets and tourist cards. Buttons for selling cards are side by side with buttons distributed by region. Click the button in the area where your destination is located, the ticket office will display the fare, then put the money in, and it will automatically send out the ticket or change. Most of the major tourist attractions in London are in the 1 area. The ticket office also has instructions about which station is in which area, but it is not easy to read. It is best to check the subway route map with regional division in advance. There is also a machine with all the station names arranged on it. Watching for a while will make people see things in a blur. However, if the name of the destination station is very clear, it is not difficult to use. Follow the instructions of "1 Select Ticket Type" and select the ticket you need from the blue button. Then, according to the instruction of "2 Select Station or Area", press the button to select your destination station, and the automatic ticket vending machine will display the fare. Then put in coins, and tickets and change will be sent out automatically. Ticket vending machines also sell train tickets to the suburbs of London.
(8) Ticket wicket
The London Underground has an automatic ticket checking system, and so does a tourist card. However, please don't forget to take out the tickets or tourist cards that have been put into the ticket checking machine. The ticket entrance is located in front of the railing of the ticket checking machine. If you don't pick up the ticket here, the railing won't be put.
(9) Platform
There is only the name of the station on the platform of the London subway, but there is no sign such as "direction to ~" in the domestic subway, and there is no name of the next station. However, there are road maps near the passages and escalators (some stations also have elevator rooms). You can find the route you want by color, and follow the instructions of this line. The road map is divided into eastbound (east), westbound (west), southbound (south) and northbound. Find out where you are going before you go. Otherwise, after a long passage and a long elevator, we finally arrived. At first glance, the platform is in the wrong direction! I'm afraid it will make people laugh and cry.
(10) by car
Most subway vehicles are automatic doors, but it should be noted that some of them need to be pressed by the guests themselves, and the buttons are marked with the words "push away". There is basically no radio in the car, but a road map is posted. You can also take a copy with you and check whether the station is your destination while looking at the picture.
(1 1) exit
After arriving at the destination station, follow the yellow "way out" sign to the ticket gate, and then go out.
(12) How to use the subway and bus more skillfully?
First of all, I want to buy a tourist map of London, Traveling in London. The map shows the subway and bus routes and is available at the information desk of Heathrow Airport, Victoria Railway Station, Piccadilly Station and many other tourist attractions. If you want to take the bus, you'd better get used to reading the bus system map on the back of the map. Bus line numbers are enclosed in brackets on the map, so it is necessary to find out which areas the bus passes through in turn. If you know how to take a bus, you can get to the main street of the city from the hotel, then life in London will be much more interesting. About the night bus, it is introduced in the free information brochure, the central bus map of London and the night owl bus. If you want to travel around Greater London by bus, you'd better have a wide bus map. There are many very convenient buses in London. With them, your sightseeing in London will be more powerful. Although the bus pass is a commuter's monthly pass, anyone can buy it at the subway ticket window as long as there is a 4cm×3cm photo. With it, you can take the subway or bus at will, and the validity period is divided into 1 week, 1 month, 1 year and so on. In addition, taking a snapshot at the main subway station is about 2.50. All-day travel cards are generally used from 9: 30 in the morning, and are used all day on weekends and festivals. You can take the subway and bus at will. A regular ticket from Heathrow Airport to Cardelli Square costs -3.90, so it is much cheaper to use an all-day card. No need for a tablet. There is a ticket vending machine in the subway. You should be careful when you take a taxi at night. 1992, there were two murders of taxi drivers in Britain. Although there have been no similar cases since then, people still lament that even taxi drivers are not credible. When you have to take a taxi in the middle of the night, make sure that the driver has an oval permit on the car.
(13) The Foot of the Citizen-Taxi.
In the traditional streets of London, black taxis are also very suitable. They come and go with a quaint charm. Well-dressed gentlemen and ladies take a black taxi to the theater or concert hall, and the waiter in evening dress will immediately open the car door and greet the guests with a smile. This kind of movie scene can still be seen in London today.
(14) How to take a taxi
You can call a taxi at the airport, the taxi stand of the railway station and the traffic on the street. As long as the light on the car and the "for rent" light next to the passenger seat are on, it means that the car is waiting for the guest to rent. After the glass of the passenger seat is put down, explain your destination to the driver and then sit in the back seat. Although there are two seats in the assistant seat, there are always five people, but usually there are at most four people. There is a glass partition between the driver's seat and the guest seat, so you can talk in a low voice. This alone reveals the demeanor of a country of gentlemen. The price of the car is shown on the meter. A tip of about 10% will be added to the original price after arriving at the station. The starting price of car rental is-1.00, and then calculated by mileage. In addition, according to the number of people, the number of luggage and the number of pets (depending on the driver), additional fees will be charged. There is an extra charge for the night show in the evening, and there is also an extra charge for weekends and programs. The extra charge will not be displayed on the meter. After getting off the bus, pay the fare from the passenger seat window.
sensitive
Unfortunately, when it comes to English food, it seems that everyone's evaluation is not too high. Indeed, English food can be described in one word, "simple" (just too simple). In short, there are only two ways to make it: oven baking or hot pot cooking. When cooking, don't put any condiments. When eating, put some salt, pepper or mustard, spicy soy sauce and so on according to your personal preference. Respect everyone's likes and dislikes, but it is inevitable to cut corners. However, since you have come to England, you can enjoy the charm of English food.
English breakfast
First, start with half-cut grapes or orange juice (definitely 100% pure juice), add cornflakes, pour in milk and sugar, and then eat. Here is the main course, usually adult meat. Sausage fried eggs with fried mushrooms or tomatoes (fried tomatoes are quite delicious). Of course, there are baked steamed buns. Finally, coffee or black tea, and traditional English milk tea. This is an English breakfast.
wineshop
British people call pubs, short for Public House, an indispensable part of their lives. Even businessmen who work in the City of London often have lunch in Pablo. However, in residents' pubs, most of them are local residents, so it is difficult for outsiders to integrate into the atmosphere there, and tourists are regarded as "strangers". Therefore, British pubs can be divided into two types: those for tourists and those for residents. However, you can also make up your mind to go to those residential pubs
go shopping
London in England is a shopping paradise. There are both old shops serving the British royal family and street shops. Some people even say that there is nothing you can't buy in London.
Most shops here are open from 10: 00 to 18: 00, and every Thursday is a late-night shopping day. Many shops are open until 19: 00 or 20: 00. Recently, more and more shops are open as usual on Saturday and Sunday. The shops along the street are also brightly lit, attracting many ladies.
supermarket
There are many large supermarkets in Britain, which are the main places for China people to buy food and daily necessities. International students in Britain go to the supermarket at least once a week. Supermarkets are large in scale and have a full range of goods. Chain supermarkets are all over the country, and large supermarkets can be found in every town. You can buy vegetables, fruits, condiments, meat, dairy products, ready-to-eat foods, bread and salads produced by local foods and shops in various countries, as well as flowers, stationery, magazines, kitchen utensils, records, televisions and even computers. Although it's slightly inferior to American supermarkets, you can buy almost any daily necessities and food you need. Compared with stores that close at 5 o'clock in Britain, supermarkets with 9 stores or 10 have more advantages. Now some supermarkets even open 24 hours a day.
The most famous and largest supermarkets in Britain are Tesco, Safeway, J. sainsbury, ASDA and Iceland, which specializes in frozen food. They have branches all over the country. Like Tesco, they also provide loans, insurance, cars, credit cards and other services, and run many gas stations.
In fact, I am also very careful to find information for you, hoping to help you!