If you're looking for an alternative to a London hotel, try a London hostel. A lot of London hostels are open all year round for backpackers. And you don't necessarily have to be a member of the youth hostels association to stay in London's youth hostels.
During the holidays, particularly the long summer break, several universities and colleges open their student halls to visitors, offering remarkably comfortable, relatively cheap accommodation.
There are many cheap London hostels in the capital, so take a look at our guide to help you pick one.
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