London

1. London - your ultimate guide

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   Jul302012

   Now that 'The Games' have started, I thought I'd put together all our videos, guides and more for London all in the one place. Read on to discover where our facebook fans think is good to eat, what are the best free things to do, and how to save money in our video.

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2. Catch the Olympics in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and other cities in the UK

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   Jun112012

   This year, as we all know, London will play host to the 2012 Olympics. But here’s something you might not have known – they’re not just taking place in London. Oh no. Thanks to the football, this year’s Olympics are being held throughout the UK, in some instances even outside of England. Read on to find out what other parts of the UK you can see this year’s games...

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3. The Olympics are coming – tips for London 2012 accommodation

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   Jun062012

   If you’re planning on going to the Olympics in London this August, good news – there’s still lots of London 2012 accommodation available. You may be wondering in what part of London should you stay? The thing is, along with the Olympic Stadium which is out near Stratford in East London, there are events taking place in Earls Court, Greenwich, Hyde Park beside Kensington and other parts of the city. Did we also mention that there are events taking place in other UK cities as well as London? Read on...

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4. Game, Set, Match at Wimbledon 2011

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   Jun152011

   Strawberries, rain delays and the occasional temper tantrum are just some of the things associated with Wimbledon, one of most popular sporting events of the summer. Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the competition is sure to be fierce. Wimbledon championship matches start on June 20th, so make your way to London’s SW19 area to see the likes of Serena Williams and Andy Murray battle their rivals.

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5. Champions League Final 2011

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   May192011

   On Saturday, May 28th the 2011 Champions League Final will take place in London’s Wembley stadium. If you’re one of the football fans going to see Manchester United take on Barcelona, keep in mind that there’s plenty to see and do in town before and after the game. On top of that, we’ve still got lots of availability at our hostels in London.

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6. On the London Eye – one of London’s top attractions

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   Mar222011

   There are certain things that are considered must-dos in different cities. Rome’s are the historic Roman Colosseum and the Vatican Museum which just drips of gold, while New York City’s are the iconic the Empire State Building and the gaudy yet dazzling Times Square among others. So what are London’s? It’s got a few – one of which is the London Eye, unquestionably one of London's top attractions.

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7. Night photos in London

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   Aug102010

   This evening I took to the streets of London to take some photos of London at night. The city looks extremely beautiful at night as you can see. I started off down on the Thames to get shots of the London Eye and Big Ben, then went from there to Tower Bridge before hitting the West End to for shots of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus.

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8. Ringing in the New Year in London

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   Nov202009

   It’s true that winter has us in its chilly, and often uncomfortably damp, grasp. But never fear! There are things to look forward to, including the ever-popular New Year’s knees-up. This year, those planning to travel to ring in the New Yea

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9. Santa comes early for London shoppers

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   Nov192009

   Shopaholics will be overcome with glee at this year's Shop West End VIP Day taking place in London on Saturday, December 5th. On this day some of the city's busiest shopping streets including Oxford Street, will be car free.

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10. Your Favourite London Restaurants

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    Nov032009

    Congrats to those who posted the best comments about their favourite London restaurants over on our Facebook page last week. They'll all receive free Hostelworld.com Gold Cards and their comments appear in our latest Travel Feature...

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