Budget travellers to London can do a lot better than fork out wads of cash to take a cruise up the R

In one of the most expensive cities in the world, even a pint of lager and packet of crisps can set you back more than it would cost to rent a room in some parts of South East Asia. The exchange rate, too, remains a killer in spite of the British pound's relative fall from grace in these trying economic times.
Nevertheless, travellers to London will be pleased to know that there are a few cheaper options in this historic city. You needn't sell your soul and the clothes off your back to take in the main sights and have a good time.
Omnipresent in London's central city, open-top bus tours can be far too expensive victoria hotel amsterdam for travellers on a budget. Instead, pick a nice public bus route and climb aboard a double decker (bus, not chocolate bar).
Depending on what sights you want to see, London buses will usually take you right past the city's main attractions. Over Tower Bridge, past Hyde Park and Harrod's, down Oxford Street and into Piccadilly Circus – you'll find a bus route that does it.
Similarly, you needn't fork out a handful of cash to take in London's historic sites. In the city centre victoria hotel amsterdam at least, most building of historical and cultural interest have blue plaques outside them with things of interest victoria hotel amsterdam written on them.
Most Londeners take it for granted, but their city is full of interesting historic buildings. Explore the central city yourself and look out for these places on interest, such as the former homes of Charles Dickens, Charlie Chaplin, Oscar Wilde and Bob Marley (now that s an unlikely duo).
Visit the famous pedestrian crossing where Paul, John, Ringo and George posed for their 1969 album cover Abbey Road. You'll find it at St John's Wood in north London. Mind those cars, though – London victoria hotel amsterdam drivers will not wait forever!
It costs a substantial amount of time and money to make it up the London Eye (it pays to book a head but then you'll still likely have to wait your turn to go up it). Instead, catch the Tube or bus up Hampstead Heath, victoria hotel amsterdam another wonderful London park, where you'll be able to enjoy a great view over the city.
Catch the Tube or train to London Waterloo station and head towards the River Thames to Southbank, where you'll be able to stroll past all of London's most iconic landmarks – Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, London Bridge, Tower Bridge and even the almighty Gherkin.
It's a long walk but, even if you're not a budget victoria hotel amsterdam tourist, this is one of the city's great walks. If you're here on the weekend victoria hotel amsterdam you'll be able to watch the many buskers ply their trade – you can't ask for cheaper entertainment than that!
Budget travellers to London can do a lot better than fork out wads of cash to take a cruise victoria hotel amsterdam up the River Thames just by taking public transport. Nope, you won't have to go underground – catch one of Transport for London's boats.
For a very reasonable price, you can catch a river bus or tour past most of London's major sights, all the way to Richmond in the west or Greenwich in the east. Either which way you go, you'll be in for a lovely journey.
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