London during Off-Season: Affordable Hotels and Nice Weather
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For the travelers who speak English, London is a great travel destination. There aren’t any language barriers and you don’t risk having a cultural shock either. London is noisy, busy, and vibrant city that has a reputation of being an expensive place to visit. While it is true that hotels in London are more expensive than in other large European capitals, there are always tricks to save on accommodation – whether you stay further from the city center or you choose a private room in a hostel.
Despite its reputation, London is not a rainy and gloomy city. The average low temperature in November is 3C, while the average high is 10C. However, the average precipitation is only 7 cm. So, really, don’t worry about spending your vacation in a wet place.
Budgeting: flights and accommodation
Thanks to being a huge travel destination, finding a flight to London is easy as pie. The city is served by several airports but if you are flying from anywhere but Europe, you’ll be landing on Heathrow. Since London is a popular destination year round, try booking in advance if you plan to save money. Typically though, November is a cheap month to fly into London.
Since the city is not the cheapest place to visit, finding a cheap hotel in London might require a bit of search. The good news though is that the city is huge and the public transport excellent, so you can stay in cheaper neighborhoods and be able to travel easily to whatever attraction you plan to visit.
When it comes to look for packages, it’s wise to see if there are any interesting offers. European vacation packages come in many forms and you might be able to find hotel-only or flight-only packages suitable for your budget and/or your free days.
What to do in London in November
On Nov 14, you can attend the Lord Mayor’s Show . The procession starts in the City of London from Mansion House and goes to the Royal Court of Justice. The fireworks display takes place at 5 p.m., between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridge
London Jazz Festival takes place between Nov 13 and Nov 22. The highlights include: Amit Chaudhuri, Gretchen Parlato, Miguel Zenon and Marcus Roberts Trio. It takes place at various venues in the city, including 606 Club, Artsdepot and BBC Radio Theatre.
Places to stay
Finding a place to stay in London is not very hard, particularly because the city is so big. Do make sure to read all the reviews and try to find a place to stay close to the places you plan to visit (although the public transport is excellent).
Torquay Hostel is located near the Bayswater/Paddington areas of London and offers both private rooms and dorms. They offer a dining room, a TV area and an Internet café. There’s also a kitchen available (but you need to ask at the reception to provide the pots). Room rates start at £19 per night (twin private room).
Journeys Greenwich is surrounded by street markets and colleges and is an excellent base for exploring the city. The hotel offers a kitchen, common room and free wi-fi. There’s a pool table guests can use and Thursday Nights are dedicated to Karaoke. Room rates start at £22 per night (1 double bed private room, shared bathroom).
The Royal Bayswater Hostel is located in the Bayswater area, overlooking Hyde Park. They offer both private rooms and dorms. Please note that kids under 16 are not allowed to stay in dorms or shared rooms. Also, the dorms aren’t suitable for guests over 50. Room rates start at £32 per night (1 double bed, private bathroom).
The Green Man, Bestplace Inn, Paddington is located right in the middle of London. It’s the perfect base for the shopper, party-people and those who like to explore the city. The room rates include the continental breakfast. And by the way: there’s a pub within the hostel. Wi-fi is available but make sure to bring your laptop (or hire one at the bar). All guests must be at least 18. Room rates start at £48 per night (twin room, shared bathroom).
New Cross Inn Hostel is located in South East London. They offer both private rooms and dorms. It has a common room and two kitchens for the guests to use. There’s free wi-fi within the hostel. Guests must be between 18 and 40 years old. Bed rates start at £16 in a 4-bed dorm. Make sure book in advance even during the off-season, as the hostel is quite popular and fills up quickly.
