On its surface, London might come across as an expensive city. The English capital is teeming with tourist attractions and restaurants that are priced eye wateringly high. But if you scratch a little under the surface, you’ll find that there are many ways to save money during your stay at hotels near Paddington London.
Whether you’re here for a weekend or a week, discount hotels in Bayswater like the Queen’s Park Hotel will get you off to a good start when it comes to saving money on your trip. There are many other London hacks that go unnoticed by tourists though. This blog will explore some of them, and could even mean a whole day out in the city for no more than £25. Below are some of the best ways to keep your trip frugal without scrimping on quality.
Avoid Peak Times On Public Transport
London’s public transport system is second to none in both age and efficiency. Dating back to the 1860s, it’s had plenty of time to develop its complex network, but still has its drawbacks. One of these is peak times, when many popular stations in the city are inundated with commuters and schoolkids journeying to and from work. What makes the crowded trains and platforms even more stressful is the fact that peak time journeys are about a third more expensive than they usually are. If you want to avoid the mad rush for public transport at peak times and save a few quid a day in the process, then try your best not to travel by tube between 6.30 am and 9.30 am and between 4 pm and 7 pm.
Many Museums Are Free
Museums in London are a dime a dozen and showcase a near endless array of cultures and subjects. What’s more, many of the museums in London are completely free to visit. Guests of the Queen’s Park Hotel can easily reach the likes of the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the V&A and explore their extensive collections for free. The Tate galleries and the National Galleries are two other free museum duos that focus on classic and contemporary art. Other free museums in the city that can fill up entire days of your trip for no price at all include the British Museum and the Horniman Museum.
Utilise Apps Like TooGoodToGo
London menus needn’t be expensive, especially if you use discount digital apps like TooGoodToGo. Acting as a discount meal app and as a way to flog off excess products, restaurants and cafes sign up for TooGoodToGo to minimise the amount of waste food they have to throw away at the end of the day. From street food stalls to well known cafes, TooGoodToGo certainly doesn’t make a meal out of saving money.
Make The Most Of The Parks
Guests of hotels near Hyde Park can simply walk out of their door and experience one of the most famous landmarks in the city, completely for free. Bordering BUckingham Palace and Kensington Palace (if you count Hyde Park’s sister park Kensington Gardens that is), the royal parks of London offer plenty of history – and fun – that could make a hard-up sunny day one of the most fun of your trip to the city.
