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Student Travel Guide to London
The Ultimate Travel Guide to London for students and backpackers
Introduction to London
London is one of the most historic and exciting cities in the world that offers a variety of things to do and an incredible nightlife. As the city is so big, travelling in and around the city is vital. The transport system is extremely good with a tube service running from early in the morning until around midnight. A travel card is advisable as it allows you unlimited travel on the entire transport system.
The capital is famous for its royal parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens being two of the most popular in the centre of the city. The river Thames is also a major attraction for tourists and a pleasure cruise along the river provides visible access to many of the cities famous landmarks. London also has an incredible array of museums and galleries, many of them with free admission. The Tate Modern art gallery is amongst the most popular.
London is home to attractions such as The Royal Albert Hall and the recently built Wembley stadium, which is the most expensive in the world. In 2012 London will become the first city to have hosted the Olympic Games on 3 occasions.
A trip to London wouldn’t be complete these days without going on the London eye. The 135 meter tall wheel is the most popular paid visitor attraction in the UK and on a clear day, allows you to see the whole of the city in its full glory. Along with Big Ben, The houses of parliament and Buckingham palace, the London eye contributes to making London one of the most attractive cities in the world.
Things to do in London
Activities in London:
- Madame Tussauds
- River boat cruise on the Thames
- Stadium tours at Wembley, Arsenal, West Ham, Charlton, Tottenham or Chelsea.
- Professional rugby, cricket and football matches
- Museum pass for most London Museums
- Paintball in London
- Guided London City Tour
- Indoor and Outdoor Karting
- Quad Bikes and other ATV's
- Visit art galleries (Tate Modern)
- London eye
- Tour the Tower of London
- London Dungeons
Student Nightlife in London
The majority of nightlife in London consists of drinking and clubbing. With a huge variety of bars and clubs all over the city, you will be spoilt for choice on a night out. Many people like to start their night in Covent Garden or Leicester square before moving on to one of the many superclubs. G.A.Y at the Astoria on Charing Cross road is largely considered as the cities premier nightclub.
Islington also has a large assortment of bars and restaurants, and as it’s outside of central London, prices are generally more affordable. If you head east around Shoreditch and Brick Lane you will find a wide range of clubs catering for all music tastes. If you’re not big on the club scene, there is always the guided bus tour available at night time on one of the cities famous red double decker buses. Wherever you’re staying in the city, there is a range of exciting bars and clubs that accommodate any taste and budget.
Accommodation and Hostels in London
Hostels in London
There are dozens of hostels and student guest houses in London so to book your London accommodation or a hostel in London use our HostelBooker. If you want a group booking for a hostel in London then you can use our group booking facility.
Getting to London
Getting to London is cheap and easy, there are quite a few flights to London from all over the UK everyday. Visit www.whichbudget.com to find out which airport near you flys to London Stansted, Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow airports then book direct with the airline.
Alternatively you can drive to London. For group coach travel contact Tours 4 Students.
Scheduled Tours to or from London
At Tours 4 Students we operate scheduled tours to London for students and international language students. To see what tours are available throughout the year, visit our scheduled tours section to find the latest available scheduled tours to London.
We also offer tours to London for New Years Eve
London Guide Book - Lonely Planet Travel Guide to London
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Car Hire in London
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Student Travel Insurance
If you're backpacking round Europe or you're on a student tour to London then you can't afford to be without student travel insurance. Visit our insurance partners at Endsleigh Insurance for more information and a student travel insurance or backpacker travel insurance quote.
Student Travel Guide London
Intro
Main attractions
Nightlife
Culture
Accommodation
Car Hire
Scheduled Tours
Activities
Guide Book - Lonely Planet Guide
Student Travel Insurance
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