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Күн бұрынVisiting London on a budget? In this video we'll tell you how you can save money on your London trip, to make your visit a bit more affordable (considering this is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit). We'll tell you about accommodation, tube and train, tours and other ways to save money while visiting London.
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I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, myself and my team show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch our videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.
@momatthemic3930 4 ай бұрын
If you're going to London, invest time in as many of Jess' videos as possible, AND purchase one of her itineraries. That's truly all you need to be well prepared and have a wonderful trip. We went back in December and felt prices were comparable to here in the US. We opted to stay at Park International Hotel, which offered a free breakfast when booked directly with them. It was conviently located near Glocester tube station. There is also a Waitrose right at the tube , so we opted to eat lunch out and then pick up food for the dinner there to take back to the room (another great budget saver). Once in London, we didn't pay for anything as far as sightseeing or attractions; there's so much to do for free, and it was nice to just take in the city and come and go as we pleased. And, thanks to the L&L itinerary, we saw A LOT. We feel like we had a very full, enjoyable experience and can't wait to go back!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for the kind words, we really appreciate it and are glad you especially enjoyed our Itinerary! Means a lot 🥺
@user-qb5rs5pn3n 3 ай бұрын
That is a great message 👏 👍 👌
@vedamoyer7927 2 ай бұрын
We’ll be in London in about 3 weeks. My Dad is in his late 70’s & this trip is a bucket list item of his! While I know I won’t be prepared for everything, your content has helped ease my mind and make preparations.
@loveandlondon 2 ай бұрын
We're glad to hear it! Have a great visit.
@Pembroke. 4 ай бұрын
Great advice thanks for sharing your hard work
@user-qb5rs5pn3n 4 ай бұрын
Another great video 📹 👏 👍 👌 from jess 👏 and her amazing team 👏 in London always 😊 a big thanks to jess a kind hearted american lady and the amazing team.bless you all who tou help out with advice always 😊👏👌👍📹
@waynerooo 4 ай бұрын
We always stay at the Premier Inn near East Croydon station and take the train into London Victoria or London Bridge in less than 20 minutes after the peak. £4.20 each way using an Oyster card, and the nightly rates are a hell of a lot cheaper than staying in central London.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Same price for contactless too!
@merlinjoel7479 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your tips and I enjoyed your videos. Your videos really helped me on my visit to London recently ❤❤
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
You're so welcome!
@bcrocksaz 4 ай бұрын
Cool. Always learn something new. Thanks, Jess.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@user-ye5pg8xp2k 4 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your videos and learned alot in preparing my trip. I'm currently in the city and your tips paid off. Thanks a bunch.😊
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Have funnnnn
@oonarhu4681 4 ай бұрын
So glad you're promoting the TfL buses! We found the underground much more difficult to navigate with a cane, and of course the sightseeing is so much better from the bus, especially if you have a long ride and can get to the top deck.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely :) Thanks for watching!
@Tom-xy9yy 4 ай бұрын
Great advice, as always. Keep up the good work.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@User-7x-q7i 4 ай бұрын
I love london❤😊. This city is always been in the first spot in my bucket list😅
@LFC7777 4 ай бұрын
Great job!
@user-qb5rs5pn3n 4 ай бұрын
❤great London team and boss jess have a great life and be happy always a big fan always
@mauricewilliams1724 4 ай бұрын
I love your tips and all your videos and I also want to say my flight is booked for London on August 22 and I look forward to taking my first trip overseas.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
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@DS_Foodtime 4 ай бұрын
Zedwell is the best! Private room no windows! But you’ll get used to it
@paddypaddy2834 4 ай бұрын
I was just at the Ginger Pig yesterday! Visiting UK from the US this very week after binging on your videos!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We hope you're having a great time!
@renferal5290 3 ай бұрын
Last year and again this year, I'm staying at a place on the strand which is very reasonable. I always enjoy London. It also is very easy to get into London from LHR on the tube. There was one time where I had to take a cab and it was around 80 quid.
@luisalmas3743 4 ай бұрын
Excellent tips! It's great that you explain the transport discount options for kids, that under 11 year olds travel for free and 11-15 can get a Young Visitor discount, and where to get it. Although it's not obvious where to get the young visitor discount when coming from the airport to central London through other means other than the tube (e.g. Elizabeth line train). As a family it's always a challenge to understand what the best cost-effective options are when travelling. It's also super expensive to travel as a family. Maybe a tip for you (and a good business opportunity perhaps?) is to include more information for families in your videos? I'd love to see videos like these but focused on families. Something like "Tips for families on a budget". Keep up the good work!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We generally focus on adults travelling to London ! That being said we've got kids stuff on our site and will do a youtube video at some point. Loveandlondon.com
@chearahendry1502 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for the hints. The past 2 times I went, I've stayed in hostels. I preferred the Cricketers hostel. Im trying to convince my friend to stay there when we go next year.
@richardmccarthy9580 4 ай бұрын
As someone else has mentioned Premier Inns adjacent to train stations 15 mins out of town are generally cheaper but quick to get into city centre. Those north of the Thames also have the benefit of access to tube as well as train. I have used Premier Inns at Harrow and Wembley Park. Welwyn Garden City is also convenient for train and then tube connection. All of these all of these hotels are less than 5 mins from the station. Woolwich is also convenient for Elizabeth line. There is also one other to east of London immediately adjacent to overground station (Canning Town…. Convenient for Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee line£
@user-zzyachieve 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! ❤I'm going on a trip there! By the way I found it possible to use code on trainpal to get a discount on the purchase of tickets, which saved my budget lol! If anyone needs,I can share～
@MKK-wg7fz 2 ай бұрын
If you are from California you will find prices for accommodations pretty comparable to London ( unless you have 3 people in one room needing real beds not a couch) but the day to day food is MUCH cheaper. Wraps, sandwiches, takeaway sushi, Doner shops and groceries are easily 30% less than the equivalent in CA. Fine dining however is about the same as CA. This was such a fun discovery. My teenagers bought every snack they wanted. 😅
@lesliegutierrez5921 4 ай бұрын
finallyyy I’ve been waiting for another video
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
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@BostonBobby1961 4 ай бұрын
Our trip is all booked flight and accommodations are all paid for. We will be at the Hilton Kensington London. Right across the street from the Westfield Shopping Center. My wife and I will be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary during our stay in May. What’s a nice romantic place to go?
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Our top restaurant recommendations can be found in all of our guides! Shop.loveandlondon.com
@ralfbahrdt1036 4 ай бұрын
Look for places with water along. 😀 For instance The Riverside near Vauxhall is a great and romantic spot, when it's for diner. The view over Thames is wide and you can see the sun going down very well. Romantic walk in the evening: start at Paddington Basin near Paddington station and walk into the sunset, following the canal, strolling through Little Venice. When people do not disturb your romance: just sit at Canalside Green Steps, at Granary Square.
@BostonBobby1961 4 ай бұрын
@@ralfbahrdt1036 thank you
@BostonBobby1961 4 ай бұрын
@@loveandlondon thank you
@virgynworld5601 4 ай бұрын
@@BostonBobby1961firstly congratulations for your 35th wedding anniversary. Me and my family will also be there for a leisure trip and my 5th wedding anniversary on 14th of May. Loveandlondon has been my go to guide for the last couple of years now.
@raymondtitano3819 4 ай бұрын
Many of the merchants at Mercado run lunch specials during the week. We had bowls of pasta and red gravy at an Italian stand for 6 pounds then finished it off at the cafe that sold a gelato w/ an espresso for 5. And it was super good, all of it. I also saw pizza slice deals and pho bowl specials.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@TroyTempest777 4 ай бұрын
Veterans can use the union jack club amkngst other places catering yo them at discounted rates,and US vets get accepted as temporary members too (with proof of service)..well worth looking into as well located and much cheaper than most places.
@walkalongwithanna 4 ай бұрын
We are three and came from Abudhabi...using contact less cards for public transport after watching your videos and it was working smoothly,landed in Heathrow yesterday...Thank you ❤
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Fab!
@ecoworld417 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the helpful info! Any tips if I'm taking a train from París to London and getting to the hotel?
@loveandlondon 26 күн бұрын
Totally depends on where your hotel is! Have a watch of our transport videos and grab our London Transport Guide: shop.loveandlondon.com/products/london-transport-guide
@kameliatsanova9625 4 ай бұрын
I have watched a lot of your videos, and they are great! You seem very well informed about food, so I would appreciate it if you could recommend a vegan restaurant or a place to eat.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We have tons of vegan recommendations in all of our guides! Shop.loveandlondon.com Jess eats vegan quite a lot so she has included great spots.
@Manateelover25 3 ай бұрын
Just found your channel! Great info! We are staying in the area by hyde park. Which outdoor market would you recommend to try different foods? Thank you!
@loveandlondon 3 ай бұрын
there aren't any markets right in that area but we tell you the best ones we recommend in our London Itinerary! shop.loveandlondon.com/products/3-day-london-itinerary
@belleh.2955 4 ай бұрын
I'm new here! Just found you and subscribed. One thing that I cannot find information on is very basic but with our new "reality" has become life saving for someone immune compromised like me. I cannot find hotels with windows that open. I want to be able to air out the room when I check in and limit my chances of getting ill while traveling. However, hotel websites never list if the windows open or not. Even luxury hotels do not have windows that open unless there's some sort of terrace on a very expensive suite. I don't like airbnb and other short term. If you're ever looking for a topic to cover London hotels with windows that open is one that there's virtually no info on and would be appreciated. I tend to stay in West London areas near Maida Vale. Thanks and keep up the good work.
@gemmarichards5035 4 ай бұрын
I live in the UK and travel a fair amount, i dont remember ever having a window that opens more than an inch or so. I think its a safety rule here?
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Yeah it's likely a safety hazard unfortunately!
@floatingisland544 4 ай бұрын
I love the M&S sandwiches ! So I'm good with that.
@mark7035 4 ай бұрын
Another great video! It’s a niche thing to some extent, but if you do a lot of business travel, London is a great place to redeem hotel points. A category 8 hotel in New York might be $350/night but the same points will get you a £350-450/night hotel in London. I pretty much only redeem in London!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@mygracecottage 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Jess! Headed there in May…..how about laundromats or cheap places to get laundry service while there…..I didn’t really see many upon googling…..many thanks!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
They're not really a thing in London!
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Ask your hotel :)
@mygracecottage 4 ай бұрын
Thanks Jess! ps glad you are getting off camera more and taking a break…..well deserved hon
@cocoaorange1 4 ай бұрын
Does London or England in general have hotels that have mini kitchens at reasonable rates? That saves money on food as well.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
loveandlondon.com/18-london-apart-hotels-better-than-airbnb/ check out some of those!
@walkalongwithanna 4 ай бұрын
Travelling tomorrow, We will be staying in Ruislip, hope we can go around easily by tube or bus...
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Have a great time! Google Maps will give you all of your routes
@walkalongwithanna 4 ай бұрын
@loveandlondon Thank you so much for your videos..managed to reach our hotel with tips from your videos as well..
@ralfbahrdt1036 4 ай бұрын
I've been last year in London and stayed at a budget hotel in Paddington. There are a lot of budget hotels there, and all of them in the same price range. For the planned trip in this year I've got a tip, from friends which lived in England for some time and traveled a lot. It's a well known hotel chain, which can't be booked over the usual search engines. And tada!... it's quite affordable!
@magic-galaxys 4 ай бұрын
Can I get a top to the hotel chain? Planning on going back to London again this year xx
@ralfbahrdt1036 4 ай бұрын
@magic-galaxys some mentioned the name before. Have a look at Premier Inn.
@Kingbob022 2 ай бұрын
I came here for Jess… her last London video. You are the face of this channel
@loveandlondon 2 ай бұрын
The other faces we've introduced are great too!
@ivybaez190 3 ай бұрын
Can you answer this question. What is the best way to get from the Heathrow Airport to Euston stop to take the shuttle to the Harry Potter Tour. I am not able to find the best way to travel from point A to point B. Please help.
@loveandlondon 3 ай бұрын
Google Maps will tell you, easy peasy
@metaswo4795 4 ай бұрын
Do you have any spiritual guides for London? I tried looking for things while I was here and I was unlucky. This is my 2nd trip and this time I was more prepared.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We don't sorry!
@Pingsmingu 3 ай бұрын
Please do a video or share info on public transport for xmass week
@loveandlondon 3 ай бұрын
We cover this in these articles: loveandlondon.com/london-christmas-day/ , loveandlondon.com/things-to-do-boxing-day-london/
@user-ji9ip1vq8s 4 ай бұрын
Great video Jess, how long have you lived in London?????
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Jess has lived in London for 11 years. Thanks for watching!
@DarrenRussinger 4 ай бұрын
Great hair 😊
@user-sl9yy1vg5u 4 ай бұрын
thanks great commentary very clear enjoyed everyone ive seen so far your a natural
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We're glad you're enjoying our vids ;)
@maltesetony9030 4 ай бұрын
Jess forever!
@joannel5074 4 ай бұрын
how do i get from Gatwick airport to St Pancras ? what's the name of the train?
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Thameslink. Very easy to find !
@Angiegrime 4 ай бұрын
Hi! Is the go city card worth the money for London?
@user-le6tq1uc6m 4 ай бұрын
I guess I meant the London pass
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
We answer that in this article! loveandlondon.com/london-pass-worth/
@Darnell37c 4 ай бұрын
Me and my wife can afford to visit London were also buying us a vacation home to stay at while we take a vacation there
@tongtomhk 4 ай бұрын
may I know free under 11yrs transportation is for uk or only london ?
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
London!
@tarekzoabi681 4 ай бұрын
Hi im coming to london in june and I wanted to ask if they take cash? Because i cant use my credit card for everything because there is an amount of money i can use in my credit card
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Many places do but we are a very card heavy city so you should arrange to use debit and credit when you can.
@tarekzoabi681 4 ай бұрын
@@loveandlondon i saw your video about the underground stations and for what i understood i cant pay by cash to ride metro!
@s21martin1 Ай бұрын
Hi there, I do hope you are keeping well. Love the videos you share with us. My question to you is that i am flying over to London from Montreal, Canada this September and have been trying to order a Oyster Visitors card and have yet to have any success. I order the card i want and got to check-out. I enter all my particulars, including my credit card to pay and nothing. I sit here and watch this thing just spin, and spin and spin. Any help would be greatly appreciated on being able to get a card before i get there. If not i shall try at the airport or Victoria Station as i shall be staying at the Hotel RIU Plaza.
@loveandlondon Ай бұрын
Don't order a tourist oyster they're very unnecessary. Here's our article on your payment options : loveandlondon.com/how-to-pay-for-public-transport-in-london/
@s21martin1 Ай бұрын
Hi there. Thank-you for your quick reply. I have decided to go with my debit or credit card using the tap and go system. I would also like to take this time to say how well produced and informative your videos are. I get a good chuckle when you add in your bloopers at the end. 😁😁😁
@oldmantries343 4 ай бұрын
Why do you say a Travelcard is a rip off ?, we are staying in a Ibis hotel for £42 a night in zone 6 and the Travelcard is £15.90 off peak, 30p more than a capped fare, and that gets you 2 for 1s on many attractions and 30% off river boats.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
That price isn't correct for those zones :)
@debramckee5083 3 ай бұрын
Where should we do money exchange?
@loveandlondon 3 ай бұрын
You shouldn't! Use card and get cash from a cash machine if you really need it.
@alex_finch_ 27 күн бұрын
Agree that you should use card where possible, plenty of fee-free options these days. If you must get cash, have a look at Thomas Exchange Global - always seem to get the best in-person cash rates compared to other places.
@michaelyanez9709 4 ай бұрын
I went to the Sky Gardens today and it is not free. The charged me £9.50 and it includes a hot drink
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
No, it's 100% free. Sounds like you booked a reservation at one of the bars or restaurants which have minimum spends.
@anlerden4851 4 ай бұрын
London is so beautiful city by You Dear Jess I love American People so much and more than myself but I love English People very much too.🥰😍🤗
@Funeeman 4 ай бұрын
2:09 Some French tourists with children recently came up to my wife and i and asked they were looking for a particular hostel, my wife exclaimed "Hostel?!". The term sometimes triggers unflattering images.
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Hostels can be great!
@Funeeman 4 ай бұрын
@@loveandlondon Absolutely Jess. It's just that for perhaps older people "hostels" can have a very negative connotation.
@callana9852 4 ай бұрын
I didn't find it expensive to visit at all...I'm not posh though. I found Switzerland expensive.
@nicolegomezrivera9506 4 ай бұрын
I got robbed in that Hostel (St Christopher’s inn) I stayed there twice because first time it was ok but second time literally somebody OPENED my Locker and took all my cash 😢
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Oh no! At least there's no need for cash in London anymore ❤️
@Jechidat_Oketz 4 ай бұрын
Pint in London 7,50 Quid in Liverpool 3,55 Quid. London is not good for getting Drunk 😛
@olegjanas 4 ай бұрын
Where in London you can get such a cheap beer??
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
You can find cheaper than that in London for sure!
@olegjanas 4 ай бұрын
@loveandlondon - sure, but it's still cheap - you have places where beer can cost £14 now!
@philipho188 4 ай бұрын
Yer, my hotel is 45 mins away from central London and it's way cheaper... :)
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Definitely would be!
@jennawoodard8386 4 ай бұрын
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@MsSmartmonkeee 4 ай бұрын
Remember to zip up your bag so you won't get pickpocketed.
@tomjeery2741 3 ай бұрын
There are never free tickets to the sky garden, you can't even book them in advance
@loveandlondon 3 ай бұрын
Yes there are! You have to be on it, they release tickets 2 weeks ahead, on Mondays.
@Sweetieee 4 ай бұрын
I would not recommend an Oyster card at all, you have to buy one & that thing used to eat all my money compared to just using contactless. If you’re visiting from abroad though then there will be charges for using your debit card abroad so you’ll need to put your money on a travel card or something
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Yup! Lots of options for cards that don't charge foreign currency fees ❤️
@MrSapphire2011 4 ай бұрын
What can you comment about ZEDWELL PICCADILLY HOSTEL? is it recommended?
@loveandlondon 4 ай бұрын
Here's our favourite hostels : loveandlondon.com/london-hostels-budget-travellers/
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