Hotels

Cambridge

Cambridge is a major tourist destination, and consequently both cheap and last-minute accommodation can be scarce during the summer. Cambridge’s main city centre hotels include the Crowne Plaza , the University Arms, the Doubletree by Hilton, the Hotel du Vin and the Gonville Hotel and tend to be rather expensive.

If you are looking for a mid-level hotel or guest house option here are some suggestions:

• Warkworth House
• The Regency Guest House
• The Regent Hotel
• The Lensfield Hotel
• The Railway Lodge
• The Bridge Guest House
• Arundel House
• Travelodge

Bed and breakfasts tend to be family-run and cheaper than hotels. Some suggestions include:

• The Alexander Bed & Breakfast
• Tenison Towers Guesthouse

There is also a YHA youth hostel near the train station.

London

Cheap accommodation in London can often be found at one of the universities as over the summer they usually rent out student rooms. For more information, check out the vacation accommodation websites of the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, and King’s College London.

Other than that, budget hotels and youth hostels abound in London and it is worth checking the following websites:

• Expedia
• Imperial London Hotels
• YHA
• Hostel London
• Hostelbookers