Youth Hostels in London
Who has not dreamed of setting foot in London, the capital of England, once in his life, even if it is only to have a closer look at the Big Ben? Greater London covers an area of approximately 1584 km2, where 7.2 million people live and enjoy the many activities offered. London is the largest metropolis in Europe, the first global financial center, and the site of many cultural experiments. In addition, it will host the next Summer Olympics in 2012!
English is a must wherever you go, but you must know that nearly 300 languages are spoken in London, including Hindu, Chinese and Hebrew. Indeed, the city hosts since 1940 are immigrants from former colonies of the British Empire like the West Indies, India and Pakistan.
Despite the fact that the UK is part of the European Union, they decided to keep the pound sterling as currency and not to adopt the Euro.
Follow our guide to find some ideas where to go out and how to better organize your trip. And of course, do not forget to look for the best accommodation for your stay with our reservation system! We offer the best hosting plans, youth hostels, small hotels of charm in all areas of London.
Youth Hostel - Our suggestions for London
Attractions
Also called the "Millennium Ferris wheel", the number one attraction of London was built to celebrate the arrival of 2000. Located in front of Westminster, it is one of the highest ferris wheels in Europe.
It is strongly suggested to board...
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Music
Designated as the number 2 of "Top 100 Clubs" in 2009 by DJ Magazine, Fabric welcomes music lovers of techno, house, hip-hop and electronic, on three floors.
Located on Charterhouse Street, near Smithfield Meat Market, this is one of the busiest...
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Buckingham Palace in London -
Monument
Official London residence of the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace has 19 formal rooms, 52 master bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms! Obviously, it is impossible to see everything! Although the palace is housing one of the largest art collections in the world, it is not a museum or an art gallery.
From June to September, the “State Rooms” are accessible to the public. Paintings from the Royal Collection can be admired, such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin or Canaletto.
It is also possible to visit, all year round, the Royal Mews.
And of course, don’t miss the changing of the guard. It takes place every summer day at 11:30AM, and every other day during the rest of the year. A fanfare accompanies the changing of the guard.
To get there
You can access Buckingham Palace by the following subway stations: Hyde Park Corner, Victoria Station and St James’s Park.
The Palace is open daily from 9:45AM to 6PM. The visit lasts about two hours.
National Gallery in London -
Museums
The National Gallery is one of the largest museums in the world and home to some of the greatest masterpieces as “Sunflowers” by Vincent Van Gogh, “The Last Voyage” by Turner, “The portrait of husband Arnolfini ” by Van Eyck and the Rosetta Stone. All pictorial tendencies of Western Europe are represented, from the Renaissance to the French Impressionists. With more than 2,300 paintings on display, you better be prepared for a long visit. During a rainy day, why not?
And if you have a passion for art, do not forget to make a trip around the shop of the National Gallery. There are hundreds of books about art, and a large selection of reproductions of famous works. You can also do a lunch break at the excellent National Café before continuing your visit.
Useful information
The National Gallery is located on Trafalgar Square. It can be accessed by subway, exiting at Westminster Station.
The museum is open every day from 10AM to 6PM. It closes later on Friday, at 9PM.
Admission to the museum and guided tours are free. Enjoy!
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Justice (band) Tour – Youth-Hostels – London -
Events
Looking for something different to do this weekend? Then it’s time to get out of that youth-hostel bar and get your groove on along with me Leo the snail this Friday, February 10th at the Justice show in London, England! Playing at the Brixton Academy on Stockwell Road in South London, these indie-electro beats are guaranteed to give you your much needed party fix for the weekend. Touring for their new and highly acclaimed album Audio, Video, Disco, this concert is one that should be top on your list of things to do this weekend.
Starting in 2007 Justice has quickly become one of the most talked about and listened to electro bands in the music industry today. Now is your chance to hear this chart-topping electro band perform live in one of London’s leading and top-rated music venues, the Brixton Academy, which has a history hosting such bands as Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and The Police. Be sure to ask at your youth-hostel for the appropriate directions to this top venue within the heart of South London.
With many affordable youth-hostels in the area the Justice show is perfect for backpackers up for a good party. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement this weekend! Tickets start at £20.00 so be sure to reserve them now and book your youth-hostel accommodation with me by following the links below.
Happy travels everybody!
The Barrafina in London -
Bar
This tapas bar, located in the West End, takes no reservations, which is very rare in London.
With a capacity of 23 seats, Barrafina offers tapas in the purest tradition, which are cooked with the finest ingredients. The prices are affordable and what better way than to go with friends to share dishes and taste everything!
Open Monday through Saturday from noon to 3PM and from 5PM to 11PM.
Ouvert on Sunday from 1PM to 3:30PM and from 5:30PM to 11:30PM.
Address: 54 Frith Street, London
Subway: Leicester Square or Tottenham Court Road