London is an epic place to spend your New Year’s Eve…. And New Year’s Day 😉 Yes sure London can be an expensive city but if you have a little local knowledge it’s totally possible to have an affordable New Year’s Eve! We’re here to help with that… Fireworks The main event! (Thames riverside –…
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Cool Things to Do in Camden Away from the Tourist Traps
Even though its heydays of the 1960s and 1990s have been and gone, Camden still has so much to offer, whether it’s to long-time Londoners or wet behind the ears visitors. Brush shoulders with leathery punks, gloomy goths and patchouli-oiled hippies on your way to some of these excellent Frugl favourites. Don’t be fooled by…
Hostel of the Week: MEININGER London, Hyde Park
This hostel really takes the biscuit with its 8.2 fabulous rating from over 2,000 reviews and a royal seal of approval from THE QUEEN herself! The hostel just happens to be in Baden-Powell House, named after the founder of the scout movement and our Queen Elizabeth II is in fact the patron of British Scouts,…
The best Bonfire Night events and fireworks in London
Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason. Should ever be forgot… It’s that time of year again, when we launch beautiful rockets of exploding light into the air, in commemoration of the fateful night back in 1605 when Guy Fawkes was arrested for his role in the…
Exploring a new city: 12 hours in London (featuring Jack the pumpkin!)
When you land in a brand new city for the first time, it’s thrilling yes, but also a bit daunting! I mean where do you even start? Our mate Jack popped over to London for Halloween because he heard it’s a diverse city and a popular pumpkin hang out at this time of year. It…
Have You Uncovered All of Peckham’s Secrets?
If this is your first time in London you would be absolutely right to want to play national monument bingo and tick off Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and St. Paul’s. But you should also make sure you head to where the pulse of the city beats newest and quickest: Peckham. If you’d told any Londoner…
13 best free apps for surviving London
London can be a little overwhelming, even to the locals! Our staff come from all over the globe, so we’ve compiled a list of best London apps that helped them survive when they first got here! Whether you’re just in town for the weekend or you’re planning a longer stay, these free London apps will…
The Rugby Fans Guide to British Etiquette – 5 ways you can blend in during the Rugby World Cup
Last month the Rugby World Cup 2015 began, hosted proudly by our very own UK. Expectantly, many foreigners have been flooding to London to see their team play. Of course we’re used to droves of tourists, but this month, we are really trying to be extra patient with little things tourists do that get on…
Want to see Pharrell, Disclosure and the Chemical Brothers FOR FREE in London this month?
If you are in London or are planning to be here from Sat 19 September – Monday 28 September and want to catch performances by some of the biggest names in music FOR FREE, you absolutely must download YPlan app. Why? Because during this time, Apple Music will be hosting ten incredible free gigs across…
London’s hidden gems: The city through the eyes of a local
Recently Danielle and Colin, two members of the Hostelworld social media and content team took to the streets in search of London’s hidden gems, armed with only a taxi, a camera, and their knowledge of the city they have called home for a combined 6 years. Their goal was to create a guide to some…
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