Lonely Planet: London Is Good Travel Value
Tiffany PhillipsFollowing years of being branded one of the world’s most expensive cities to visit, the British capital is now deemed as “good value”, based on reports made by the popular travel publication Lonely Planet.
Partly due the to the sliding value of the sterling, a new selection of budget hotels and the free entrance to museums, London is now listed as one of the top 10 best-valued destinations in the world.
The capital’s entry into the list represents an important victory for London, particularly since the Lonely Planet guide book, popular with students and other budget holidaymakers, has often argued that London was too expensive.
The value of the pound has changed dramatically over the course of two years, falling from €1.47 in 2007 to €1.10 this week.
But prices have also been affordable for British visitors. Lonely Planet travel editor Tom Hall said that the tables have turned and the capital’s image as one of the most expensive cities on earth is a thing of the past.
Hall said that it is now much easier to visit the British capital on a tight budget than it was five years ago. London has now improved budget accommodation, with many cut-price hotel offerings being launched.
For example, well known ‘lower fare’ hotel chains Travelodge and Premier Inn both have started several new outlets in central London during the last two years.
The dire economic times have also enticed several shops and restaurants to reduce their prices and provide special deals.
Hall said that despite the fact that some tourist attractions are still very expensive, London has greatly improved, particularly for visitors willing to do some homework ahead of their visit.
Other Lonely Planet best-value top 10 spots included South Africa, Iceland, Las Vegas and Kenya.
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