so true! make sure to check the speed of trains! Richmond for example is a 16 min away from London - much closer than some Zone 2 areas! AIRBNB IS AWESOME
Awesome video! Airbnb is amazing in London and I would recommend it to everyone and anyone. Hotels in Central London are atrociously expensive, therefore we opted for Airbnb and are so glad we did. We could cook our own breakfasts and have food on hand - plus, it felt like we were living in London during our stay which was cool :)
UK supermarkets have a lot more good quality ready meals and meal kits with all the ingredients included, than you will find in the US. Useful, if you are in Air bnb and don't want to eat out all the time...
I've been neglecting your channel ever since I subscribed, and am now kicking myself for it. Very good advice, even for someone like me who's visited London often.
These are really great tips. The idea of focusing on areas is really helpful. It's always hard to give people advice about accommodations because we don't often stay in hotels in the city where we live!
Another little tip is that some of the Universities hire their dorms out during the summer months after their school year ends. A couple of years ago I paid £40 per night for one in Bloomsbury with Breakfast and Wi-Fi included, which is less than half the price of a budget hotel room in Central London.
TheRenaissanceman65 It was the University of London International Hall next to Great Ormond Street hospital. Nothing really special but ok for a couple of nights. It was the perfect location for me as it was a short walk from King's Cross station where the trains to Yorkshire where I live go to and from.
Ok, I requested your accomodations guide. I'll be in London in May to see a show at the Dominion Theatre. So far you've taught me 1)stay in Zone 1 and 2)stay by a Tube station!
Last time I went to London I took the Tube in from Heathrow (with an Oyster Card, of course) and stayed in Earl's Court. The time before that Heathrow Express then Paddington. Almost sounds like I know what I'm doing. :-)
Hi Jess, thanks a lot for one more amazing video :) I'll be in London in July and your channel is really helping me plan my trip... I'll stay in Soho. Do you think it's the best area for pubs and a more hectic nightlife?
Hi, I just found your channel. First, great video! I hadn't thought about the line changes from the airport or the zones Also, I saw an article on your blog where you talk about the Airbnb problem, do you have an updated video about accommodation? (Bc you recommend airbnb here, but I know you no longer do)
Jess, I'm a journalist in the US. I'm making my first trip to London at the end of June, and I'm loving your blogs and videos. As I search for accommodations, I'm finding rooms booked on Wednesday, June 28, which is in the middle of my weeklong stay. Is that attributable to a big concert in Zone 1?
I always use Travelodge, I book well in advance and use the super saver deals ad get it as cheap as possible. I alternate between my favourite Travelodge on City Road and the Walthamstow one even though its out on Zone 3. Because I am subscribed to Travelodge, every time the do a special offer for really cheap rooms I get sent an email. The Walthamstow one id always cheap before any special deals , and I stayed there in January using a Back Friday deal for 3 nights for £73, where as the one on City Road was going to cost me £219 for 3 nights also using the Black Friday deals. I have also had great deals for the Travelodge on City Road, its just a question of timing. I don't look for anything to fancy in my accommodation, just a bed, a shower and a place to keep my stuff, and Travelodge does me just fine.
Hi Jess! What about North Greenwich? It is our first trip to London and there will be 6 of us, my 4 teen sons and husband. It looks like a great place to get out of the city at the end of the day. The North Greenwich underground is a 20 minute bus ride away from the cottage we are considering, then 8 minutes to Westminster.
Thanks for the info but I don't even know the difference between zone 1 and zone 2 - would be very helpful if you showed a map of the zones you are talking about at the beginning
Hi Jess, great video! Would SOHO/Covent Garden be close to zone 1 or 2? I'm deciding on 2 Airbnb around those areas and I am still confused about location. Also is LGW airport the best airport for Covent Gardens?
How late does the Tube run? I ask because my flight gets into Heathrow at about 10:30 p.m. and I am staying in one of the Docklands area hotels which had really cheap rates when my wife booked it for me a few months ago. I've also heard there is transportation on the Thames. Any suggestions? Also, I'm leaving from St. Pancras International after 5 days there. Maybe I should re-book to be closer on the day of my departure to St. Pancras. Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated- thanks for your youtube channel, I enjoy it!
Hi there, on weekdays the tube stops running at midnight. If you use Google Maps, you can figure out the route you'll need to do and get info on times by adjusting the date and time to when you'll be arriving in London. Up to you on re-booking closer to St. Panrcas but I wouldn't stress too much about it, people come from all over the country to get to St. Pancras :)
I am going to London in December and i was told there is no public transportation on Christmas day. What are my options? What are places i can go to on Christmas day? Can you make a video? :) I do arrive here at 6:50 am
GLADYMAR Rodriguez you will have to book a taxi, if you are staying in a hotel or air bnb should be able to book this for you. Whereabouts are you staying?
I'll be there next week! I fly into Gatwick and stay in Crawley, but I want to take a trip or two down into Central London. Is there any way to do that? Do Oyster cards work outside of London?
I am staying in London just for a couple of days and need to go to the airport after a short trip. Would you recommend staying in a hotel near Heathrow airport?
Sorry. I meant from a safety perspective. When traveling I usually uber to and from the airport with my luggage, but since Gatwick is far away, I may consider Gatwick express.
Hey I have a question, I am landing in stansted But we Will be a lot in the city, like big ben and to shop, where is the best place to have my hotel? Love ❤
Hi, I'm new to tour channel. I watched a few days and I live it. I'm going to London next week and will spend 2 weeks there. I was wondering if Airbnb are safe for women traveling alone. That's my main concern.
so true! make sure to check the speed of trains! Richmond for example is a 16 min away from London - much closer than some Zone 2 areas! AIRBNB IS AWESOME
Ya!
Awesome video! Airbnb is amazing in London and I would recommend it to everyone and anyone. Hotels in Central London are atrociously expensive, therefore we opted for Airbnb and are so glad we did. We could cook our own breakfasts and have food on hand - plus, it felt like we were living in London during our stay which was cool :)
Love it Alex!
UK supermarkets have a lot more good quality ready meals and meal kits with all the ingredients included, than you will find in the US. Useful, if you are in Air bnb and don't want to eat out all the time...
+oocares Good tip.
I've been neglecting your channel ever since I subscribed, and am now kicking myself for it. Very good advice, even for someone like me who's visited London often.
Glad to have you back.
These are really great tips. The idea of focusing on areas is really helpful. It's always hard to give people advice about accommodations because we don't often stay in hotels in the city where we live!
Very true!
Another little tip is that some of the Universities hire their dorms out during the summer months after their school year ends. A couple of years ago I paid £40 per night for one in Bloomsbury with Breakfast and Wi-Fi included, which is less than half the price of a budget hotel room in Central London.
TheRenaissanceman65 It was the University of London International Hall next to Great Ormond Street hospital. Nothing really special but ok for a couple of nights. It was the perfect location for me as it was a short walk from King's Cross station where the trains to Yorkshire where I live go to and from.
Yup!
Great advice! I'll be traveling to London next month. Your insight is super helpful.
Amazing! Thanks for watching Jamie.
Ok, I requested your accomodations guide. I'll be in London in May to see a show at the Dominion Theatre. So far you've taught me 1)stay in Zone 1 and 2)stay by a Tube station!
You got it! Enjoy the guide.
Thank you so much for this Jess ! Was waiting for this one .. :)
You're welcome Tanvi!
what are the best one day trips that i can take from london?
is lake district worth visiting and if yes for how long ?
Last time I went to London I took the Tube in from Heathrow (with an Oyster Card, of course) and stayed in Earl's Court. The time before that Heathrow Express then Paddington. Almost sounds like I know what I'm doing. :-)
Totally!
Love the videos, super helpful. keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Hi Jess, thanks a lot for one more amazing video :) I'll be in London in July and your channel is really helping me plan my trip... I'll stay in Soho. Do you think it's the best area for pubs and a more hectic nightlife?
You're welcome Jennifer! That's a good area for nightlife.
Fantastic video! Thanks Jess, I'm here in 125 days!!!
Yay!
I would recommend staying in the city of Westminster as you could walk to most touristy places.
Hi, I just found your channel.
First, great video! I hadn't thought about the line changes from the airport or the zones
Also, I saw an article on your blog where you talk about the Airbnb problem, do you have an updated video about accommodation? (Bc you recommend airbnb here, but I know you no longer do)
Try this article: loveandlondon.com/18-london-apart-hotels-better-than-airbnb/
I usually try to stay somewhere on the Piccadilly line as it's easy to go the airport and also goes to most tourist sights.
Totally!
What’s centrally located and where are not so good place to stay
Jess, I'm a journalist in the US. I'm making my first trip to London at the end of June, and I'm loving your blogs and videos. As I search for accommodations, I'm finding rooms booked on Wednesday, June 28, which is in the middle of my weeklong stay. Is that attributable to a big concert in Zone 1?
Hey Chris! I'm not sure really but they won't all be booked up, might just have to search a bit harder. Good luck with it, let me know how it goes!
I always use Travelodge, I book well in advance and use the super saver deals ad get it as cheap as possible. I alternate between my favourite Travelodge on City Road and the Walthamstow one even though its out on Zone 3. Because I am subscribed to Travelodge, every time the do a special offer for really cheap rooms I get sent an email. The Walthamstow one id always cheap before any special deals , and I stayed there in January using a Back Friday deal for 3 nights for £73, where as the one on City Road was going to cost me £219 for 3 nights also using the Black Friday deals. I have also had great deals for the Travelodge on City Road, its just a question of timing. I don't look for anything to fancy in my accommodation, just a bed, a shower and a place to keep my stuff, and Travelodge does me just fine.
Nice. I wouldn't recommend the Walthamstow one for tourists but glad that it works well for you! Thanks for sharing.
I am going to London in one week, thank you these are so helpful! Xx
You're welcome!
Hi Jess! What about North Greenwich? It is our first trip to London and there will be 6 of us, my 4 teen sons and husband. It looks like a great place to get out of the city at the end of the day. The North Greenwich underground is a 20 minute bus ride away from the cottage we are considering, then 8 minutes to Westminster.
20 minute bus ride is quite far to the underground !
Thanks for the info but I don't even know the difference between zone 1 and zone 2 - would be very helpful if you showed a map of the zones you are talking about at the beginning
+Theresa MacKenzie hey Theresa, I talk about zones a lot in my London transportation videos: th-cam.com/play/PL6u96nZN-L_ZGNtZlBTYhUCnv8LFJaKzu.html
Hi Jess, great video!
Would SOHO/Covent Garden be close to zone 1 or 2? I'm deciding on 2 Airbnb around those areas and I am still confused about location. Also is LGW airport the best airport for Covent Gardens?
They are both zone 1 :) Covent Garden is central so any of the airports will work, although Heathrow is probably best.
How late does the Tube run? I ask because my flight gets into Heathrow at about 10:30 p.m. and I am staying in one of the Docklands area hotels which had really cheap rates when my wife booked it for me a few months ago. I've also heard there is transportation on the Thames. Any suggestions? Also, I'm leaving from St. Pancras International after 5 days there. Maybe I should re-book to be closer on the day of my departure to St. Pancras. Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated- thanks for your youtube channel, I enjoy it!
Hi there, on weekdays the tube stops running at midnight. If you use Google Maps, you can figure out the route you'll need to do and get info on times by adjusting the date and time to when you'll be arriving in London. Up to you on re-booking closer to St. Panrcas but I wouldn't stress too much about it, people come from all over the country to get to St. Pancras :)
I am going to London in December and i was told there is no public transportation on Christmas day. What are my options? What are places i can go to on Christmas day? Can you make a video? :) I do arrive here at 6:50 am
GLADYMAR Rodriguez you will have to book a taxi, if you are staying in a hotel or air bnb should be able to book this for you. Whereabouts are you staying?
I'll be there next week! I fly into Gatwick and stay in Crawley, but I want to take a trip or two down into Central London. Is there any way to do that? Do Oyster cards work outside of London?
Only at select stations, so just get yourself a round trip ticket from Crawley to London at the station.
I am staying in London just for a couple of days and need to go to the airport after a short trip. Would you recommend staying in a hotel near Heathrow airport?
Hey Michelle, I give some examples of good areas to stay in if you have a short trip in the guide :)
I'm going to London next week. We are landing at Gatwick and staying at Royal Horseguards. Should I take an Uber or Gatwick Express?
Hey Lauren! Nice hotel. Use Google Maps to figure out all of your options! :)
Sorry. I meant from a safety perspective. When traveling I usually uber to and from the airport with my luggage, but since Gatwick is far away, I may consider Gatwick express.
Do you know the best hostel or apartment in London to stay for 2 weeks? And also affordable. Im still looking btw 😅 Thank you 💛
+Miaa Tamizi the guide will tell you :)
I spy a nice little cushion that I also have, in my bedroom.
:D
What do you think about St. Giles hotel in zone 1?
This is such a helpful channel lol
Glad to hear it :)
Great vid 👍😆
Where do I find information on zones so i can figure out where i want to stay
I talk about zones in this video Crystal: th-cam.com/video/Gr0SQ-zes10/w-d-xo.html&t That will help
Hey I have a question, I am landing in stansted But we Will be a lot in the city, like big ben and to shop, where is the best place to have my hotel? Love ❤
Hey Cheyenne, if you download the free guide mentioned in the video, that will help.
What about accomodation in craigslist?
We don't have Craigslist here really. And I wouldn't recommend any equivalents for London visits, you're likely to get scammed!
Hi, I'm new to tour channel. I watched a few days and I live it. I'm going to London next week and will spend 2 weeks there. I was wondering if Airbnb are safe for women traveling alone. That's my main concern.
I would say it's neither less safe or more safe than a hotel.
I want to stay close to the themes I think
which hotel is close to tour buses
what do i pack for 22nd march 2017 to april 4th 2017?
Watch this: th-cam.com/video/HlFIY6ZiMI0/w-d-xo.html
Are there maps that show zone 2?
Yes, just google Zone Map
@@loveandlondon ...so, sneakers are not common in London?
Do hostels accept older people?
Many do! They'll say if they have an age restriction
@@loveandlondon Thanks. That's good news!
You’re not from the UK are you? You have a American accent haha.
That's because I'm in fact American :) I've lived in London for over 5 years.