London on a Budget
By
Carla
Lopez
London is not the cheapest city in the world, but it’s definitely one of the most amazing. So, if you are in Manchester you can’t lose the opportunity to know this beautiful place. I will give you some tips that will help you to travel at the lowest cost and the highest comfort.
Transportation: The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to London is by bus, the journey just takes 4hrs and 30mins and if you buy your tickets more than 3 weeks in advance, you could pay just £10 for a return ticket. I strongly recommend you traveling with one of these companies: Mega Bus or National Express, both of them arrive at Victoria Station, one of the most popular underground stations in London
.
Accommodation: Of course you can stay in a hostel, but I suggest a better option: The Easy Hotel. Here you’ll find a private and really comfortable room for two people with a private bathroom. The hotel is really clean and has an excellent location. The average price is £25 per night, per person.
Food: For me it’s the most difficult point because it’s really expensive in London. The cheapest place you can eat is always Mc. Donald’s, KFC, Subway and Burger King. Also, you can buy a packet of bread, ham and cheese and make your own sandwiches.
Activities: I’ll give you a list with the places that you need to visit when you are in London.
-Piccadilly Circus: A famous road junction crowed by the statue of “Eros’ in the middle. Also known for the electronic displays on the buildings surrounding it.
-Wimbledon: It is a complex of tennis courts covered in grass, it’s the most famous tennis contest in the world which takes place annually.
-Buckingham Palace: The official residence of The British monarchs.
-Trafalgar Square: One of London’s centers, with many cultural events taking place there.
-National Gallery: One of the most visited galleries in the world, holds a collection of over 2.600 pieces.
-Westminster Abbey: A magnificent sight and an important commemoration site.
-Houses of Parliament: This is made up of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
-Big Ben: One of the main London
landmarks. The Clock Tower with 4 clock faces.
-London Eye: Europe’s largest Ferris wheel. The views from the top are simply fabulous, especially
at night.
-Millennium Bridge: It’s known for its innovative design and the wonderful view of St Paul’s Cathedral.
-St. Paul’s Cathedral: An enormous white cathedral and London’s highest point.
-London Bridge: A fairly new concrete and steel bridge standing on the site where a number of bridges stood in the past.
-Tower Bridge: It’s one of de London’s icons. The views from the top are amazing and it’s quite a sight to see the bridge open for ships, too.
-Tower of London: It was former prison complex, now it is the home to the Crown Jewels.