It is possible to arrange a cheap summer vacation in London by booking empty University Halls of Residence accommodation. Once the students have left campus, the rooms are available to let for a few months.
Queen Mary, University of London offers single or twin-bedded rooms, some with en suite facilities at rates from £30 ($46) per person, per night. Bed and breakfast is also available from £38 ($59) per person, per night.
Conference and Groups Office
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
UK
+44-207-882-8177
accommodation.qmul.ac.uk
Homelink is a vacation home exchange agency, which has been established since 1953. The organization has over 225 properties listed in the London area, so there should be suitable accommodation. Registration with Homelink costs from £115 ($178) for one year, however you must be prepared to allow your exchange family to stay in your own home.
Home exchange deals can be ideal budget vacations, as the only cost is the agency fee. Staying in a family home is often a more relaxing vacation and it is also possible to arrange for the use of the family car.
HomeLink International
7 St. Nicholas Rise
Headbourne Worthy
Winchester
SO23 7SY
UK
+44-196-288-6882
homelink.org.uk
Budget hotel chain, Travelodge, can also be a great choice for a cheap vacation in London. These hotels are close to the city center. Family rooms, sleeping two adults and two children, at Travelodge, Kew Bridge are available from £56($86) per night. All rooms have en suite bathrooms and tea/coffee-making facilities. Many of the Travelodge hotels have on site car parks and restaurants.
Travelodge London Kew Bridge Hotel
North Road
High Street
Brentford
London
TW8 0BD
UK
+44-871-984-6040
travelodge.co.uk
