Information about London
London, the capital of England and the whole of the UK should only be visited for being the birthplace of Sherlock Holmes. Not enough? Here’s another reason: a lot of interesting museums with free entrance. Is this not enough? Then – spell it out: there is always delicious beer in London!
London hotels
When looking for a hotel in London, one should remember the following: the British capital is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in; already considerable prices take off during the period of sports events (to which Crown subjects are very willing); the most expensive hotels are within the first zone – the historic city center. A tip for all travelers – no need to save on housing.
Prices are biting. Yes, £ 60-75 per double room in the three-star hotel is considered to be an excellent option in the ‘urgent grab’ category. 4* are attractive for their quantity, the average cost is from £ 180. There is no point in separately describing 5*: the prices are quite high, from £ 200-400 per night and more.
In London, there are real “landfill hotels” that are chosen because of prices, hoping that the negative reviews and low ratings on booking sites are exaggerated. It is not necessary to count on it. If your budget is tight, it is best to rent a room in a private apartment from £ 27 per night or stay at a hostel.
What to try
A continental breakfast (also known as English) is a must. It includes: flakes or muesli, buns, croissants, jam, ham and cheese. English Breakfast: add fried eggs, fried bacon, stewed beans, toast, fried sausages; there can also be fried mushrooms, stewed kidneys, vegetables and fried potatoes. The point of that breakfast is that if you survived after it, you can allow yourself not to dine.
Another national dish is the meat pie. This is a decent piece of beef tenderloin wrapped in a roll of puff pastry with sauce and mushrooms. It is considered a festive treat and served with potatoes or other vegetables. You can try the “shepherd’s pie” – an even more traditional dish – lamb/beef casserole or mashed potatoes.
Do not leave England without tasting roast beef. It is necessary to drink it with English beer or ale. By the way, it is said that in England, bottle beer will taste the best.
Fish and chips in London are offered at every corner: in cheap eateries and restaurants. This is a regular french fries with fish fillet in bread. The difference in price is decent – from 4 to 20 GBP.
For dessert- pudding (pie on a water bath). It can be fruity, with the addition of cream, candied fruit or molasses. It is also worth trying the local cupcakes (chocolate, berry, candied) and English cheesecake made from pounded cookies.
Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru
