LONDON TIPS

Travel guides written for backpackers, by backpackers.

Christmas in London on a budget

Explore London’s Christmas lights, festive markets and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, with affordable hostel bases and essential Christmas travel tips.

Compare Bayswater and King’s Cross for parks, airport connections and sightseeing, with Smart Hostel stays in Bayswater and nearby Bloomsbury.

A practical 3–5-day London itinerary with free museums, neighbourhood walks and Smart Hostel bases in Bloomsbury, Bayswater and Camden.

How to get from Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton to Smart Hostels in Russell Square, Bayswater and Camden by rail and Tube.

Bloomsbury, Camden or Bayswater? Compare transport, nightlife and where to stay.

Museums, markets, parks and more ways to explore London without breaking the bank.

Practical tips for women travelling alone in London — from transport to neighbourhoods.

Safe, central hostel stays for school and university groups near the British Museum and Hyde Park.