I Stayed in the CHEAPEST Hotel in London! (SHOCKING Experience!)

[@iang7169]

This guy is very humble absolutely love his attitude to life and correct you don't need a big hotel room with a mini bar etc, just a clean room with a bed and shower is perfect

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@iang7169 cheers, Ian! I totally agree, it’s nice to stay in big places but it’s not a necessity 😁

[@rainy.d7404]

Tower Bridge is awesome, one of my favourite London landmarks...just amazing and knowing that that was a Lil chimney made it more special. Thank you. I have to agree with you...London has to be the best city in the world. I just found you, subbed and liked...now I have to watch your other vids ❤😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed this video 😁 next time you go by Tower Bridge, you’ll know there’s a secret chimney 😂

[@WaynesPokeWorld]

Wow that room is perfect. Breakfast, private bathroom, beautiful view & spotlessly clean for less than £50 in London. That’s unheard of! 😮❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@WaynesPokeWorld hidden gem 😂

[@MikeDavidson-hi6nm]

The traveling burnip stayed at hotel a bit over 50 pounds and it was ok No frills but it was ok ​@TravelWithBen121

[@kashd4668]

WTF!! I'm gonna sell my own flat and live here! That's £16,425 (45x365) a year! Massive savings on bills!👍👍😊😊

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The hotel seems VERY reasonably priced for London, or any big city for that matter. It also looked very clean. Thank you for the video!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@danielintheantipodes6741 you’re right, Daniel! Thank you for watching 😁

[@SusanChapman-j6q]

You must have been a wonderful teacher. Your sincere enthusiasm, info tidbits, and pace is a gift. Love the London Series and look forward to tagging along on your next adventures.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@SusanChapman-j6q thanks so much, Susan! My students always had the most fun in my class 😇😇😇 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the London series! Thank you for tagging along 😁 there’s a few more London videos coming soon!

[@mflewis1]

My quick research reveals that Maggie Blake was a local activist and she fought to preserve an access way for locals and visitors to enjoy the river.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@mflewis1 cheers, Mark!

[@pamelamonteiro9601]

Thank you a fabulous walk about. ❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ you’re welcome, Pamela 😁

[@eddiepaka6918]

Great information. Who knew you could get a hotel room at such an amazing price. Used to live in London but have not visited for years because of hotel prices. You have opened a door.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@eddiepaka6918 cheers, Eddie! Hopefully you can visit soon 👍

[@linathe7876]

I am so looking forward for this budget hotel. Than you ❤

[@teenalaughton7188]

Your room is so much nicer than the hotel room you had in NYC!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@teenalaughton7188 HAHAHA please don’t remind me, Teena! And this place was cheaper than the NYC place 😂

[@andybaker2456]

When I was a kid, that whole stretch of the south side of the river between Tower and London Bridges was still abandoned warehouses. I remember my dad taking me to see HMS Belfast in around 1975, and you could still park for free in the cobbled streets between the warehouses, and walk to HMS Belfast in less than a minute! London has changed a LOT in not that many years!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@andybaker2456 it’s a fascinating area, Andy! From what I read online, it started to be used again and developed into housing in the 80’s so 1975 would have still been abandoned. I’m glad they didn’t knock it all down because it’s interesting to see today and imagine the workmen walking down there everyday for work! London is a different city today 😁

[@andybaker2456]

@TravelWithBen121 To think that when I was a kid, the tallest building in London was the Post Office Tower (as it was then known). I also remember when they were building the Nat West Tower (Tower 42), we used to pass it on our way from South London to visit family in Hertfordshire. I used to look at it out of the car window and just think...Wow! But look at the skyline now! 😁

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@andybaker2456 too many sky scrapers today 😁

[@canturgan]

Mainly for the worse. It's a hostile environment for motorists.

[@CatherineDeVos-qm7ov]

I am American but I love London. Thank you for your amazing videos.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@CatherineDeVos-qm7ov you’re welcome, Catherine 😁

[@cocofoster5505]

Well done...very engaging informative vlog. I appreciate your clear passion for history. Keep these coming!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cocofoster5505 thanks so much, Coco! 😁 more London coming!

[@ychaps]

When I come to London with a tour I usually stay in a name brand hotel ..but when I come on my own I stay in rooms very similar to this one today. All I care about is clean and a private bathroom...I don't understand people who pay so much for a room that you basically just sleep in. The hotels I like are near Paddington station which is so convenient to get around the city. I also stayed in a very small room near Tottenham Court road one time which was also very convenient. I would never do a hostel (too old for that) but these little boutique hotels are just fine.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@ychaps you’re right Yvonne, as long as it’s safe and clean, that’s what’s important! Yes of course, it’s nice to stay in fancy hotels but it’s not a necessity, in my opinion. But people spend their money however they want to 😁

[@taniaceredi6411]

Please, could you give me some addresses about that kind of rooms near Paddington station ? I' m looking for something cheap but clean and safe for my next holiday in London!

[@ychaps]

@taniaceredi6411 I always book through Expedia...I recommend doing a search and choose the Paddington neighborhood...then you can sort by price...it's pretty easy.😊

[@taniaceredi6411]

@@ychaps Thank you!!🙂

[@johnorchin8567]

For someone who has visited 60 countries you have managed to acquire a good knowledge of London. I pride myself on having a good knowledge of London, but I have spent over 50 years acquiring it, and have not visited 60 countries as well. Plus you’re a lot younger than me. That hotel appears to be a great find £45.00 for bed and breakfast, what a bargain.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@johnorchin8567 cheers, John! No doubt, I’ve been extremely lucky to be able to travel so much. But all the places I’ve been to, nowhere compares to London, it’s the best. I agree mate, this hotel was a bargain, which isn’t something you can say too many times about London! Thanks for watching 😁

[@tubina8912]

I haven't even reached the 10th minute but I am really happy to have found your channel. Enjoying your enthusiasm and respect for old buildings and their preservation, for history, and for your awareness for working class people, nowadays in many foreign countries, outsourced. A long time ago I lived in London, haven't been there for more than 10 years now, it seems to have changed a lot (not surprisingly). Thanks for the video!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@tubina8912 thank you so much for watching and thank you for your comment! I appreciate everyday I get to do and I appreciate the working class, because… that’s me and my family. London has definitely changed in the last 10 years and it’s scary to think what it could be like in another 10 years! Thanks again!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@tubina8912 thank you so much for watching and thank you for your comment! I appreciate everyday I get to do and I appreciate the working class, because… that’s me and my family. London has definitely changed in the last 10 years and it’s scary to think what it could be like in another 10 years! Thanks again!

[@dale9706]

In April this year I stayed at a similar Hotel a street away from Tony's House Hotel for 9 nights 60 pound per night. Very friendly helpful staff, small but clean comfortable and well appointed room.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@dale9706 that’s all you need, Dale! It’s only for sleep anyway so it sounds perfect 😁

[@anneboyko]

This video came at the perfect time. I just booked it for April and it will be my very first time in London. This trip has been a dream of mine for over 40 years❤ thank you

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@anneboyko enjoy your trip, Anne 😁 I’m glad I can help a little bit!

[@lh5047]

Truly enjoyed your narration of London.. so refreshingly welcoming comments!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@lh5047 I’m glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your comment! 😁

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

Great video! I love history, so I really enjoy your videos. This one was extra fun because you showed us some areas that I've never seen before. So interesting! I tend to travel on a budget, so Tony's House will be a great option for a couple of nights when I get to visit London. You don't do it on every video, but I enjoy when you do what I call, "things that make you go, huh?" Showing the sign at the Chinese restaurant that said, "we are open for lunch' then, showing the sign near it that said, "closed." 😁 Thank you, Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@matthewhildebrandt1901 I’ve been all over London in the last few weeks, Matthew 😂 so I’ve seen areas of London I’ve never seen before! Trust me, there’s plenty of things that make me go “huh” but I don’t put most of them in the video because it doesn’t fit the theme 😂

[@matthewhildebrandt1901]

@@TravelWithBen121 😂

[@Keeva-]

That's honestly a fantastic room and location for that price. It has everything you need, it's private, you have your own bathroom, a tv ... Amazing! Making a note of it for next time I need to stay in London!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Keeva- I agree, Keeva 😁

[@manray6396]

I love these videos! I really like the cheapest hotel in London. What a deal. You know, for travellers to Hong Kong, Tokyo, etc., this is not such a small room! Cheers, and thanks for all your fun videos of London. I appreciate that you're focused on the budget traveller. So we can all enjoy ourselves!!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@manray6396 I’m glad you like this videos! You’re right, capsule hotels are even smaller than this so this room is huge 😂 it is possible to do London on a budget so I’m trying to help people do that 😁

[@cijmo]

Thank you for this! The room is all anyone needs if they're not the type to laze around the hotel for a full day. I like to get up and out as soon as I can and generally only come back to rest and avoid rush hour before going out to a show again. My problem is the stairs and so many of these little hotels have only rooms on first floor and above but if I did have good legs, this would certainly be the best for me!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cijmo who goes to London just to laze around in their hotel room? 😁 what a waste! You’re right about stairs, this room is on the 3rd floor with no elevator so it’s not for everyone! Thank you for watching!

[@cijmo]

@@TravelWithBen121 My friend's disability allows for 2 or 3 hour spurts at a time so we would go out in the morning, do something, then go back for lunch for a few hours, then go out again and she'd go back after a few hours and I'd do my own thing for the rest of the evening. So I wouldn't want her to stay in that room for most of the day. Everyone takes the city at the same pace and if you can't get around very well, there's only so many hours you can sit in a pub or park. For the first couple of days, the hop on hop off was great because we could take laps for her to see things and the few things we got off at, we didn't have to tube or anything. But when I'm on my own, I'll take the most basic room anyone has to offer ... just no stairs.

[@keylafloresmaysonet6068]

Wow !! thank you for changing ! I enjoy this video.

[@krouse67]

I'm so glad this video was suggested to me today. I was already enjoying it, but then that last few minutes. Your compassion for the homeless is so refreshing and genuine. I'll definitely be watching more as it's my dream to visit England some day (East coast American here). Thank you for taking us along :)

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@krouse67 I’m glad you found my videos today, Kimberly 😁 I’m so happy you enjoyed this video! I have plenty more videos from London if you want to check them out. We’re all human beings as the end of the day! Thanks again!

[@linathe7876]

​@@TravelWithBen121will definitely check your London vids. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@andabls]

I live in London and even though I’ve been to this area many times I missed some of these beautiful streets and buildings. Amazing ❤️ I subscribed to your channel and planning to watch all London vlogs 😄and take notes.

[@TravelWithBen121]

There’s so much to see in London, Alexandra! Everyday you can find something new 😁

[@cathy1672]

Excellent video!! Love watching them!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cathy1672 thank you, Cathy!

[@tannahill5129]

Thank you for sharing London with us and giving us the amazing history. I definitely want to come to London!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@tannahill5129 you’re welcome, Tanna! London is waiting 😁

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Great video, I often think what people would think if they were from a earlier era and they came back to our time. Tony's hotel looks really good and you get a pretty delicious looking breakfast.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@MICHELLE-gu2qc I agree, Michelle! I think about that too 😁

[@linathe7876]

Definitely check out the room cougar ❤

[@LindaBulman]

I love your adventurous spirit and your appreciation of all of life.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@LindaBulman what’s not to appreciate, Linda? 😁 we’re all fortunate. Thank you for watching!

[@k.cooley4306]

Great video!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@k.cooley4306 cheers!

[@naomihoover4265]

Thank you so much for this. I may have relatives that actually worked in that area. So much enjoyed this video.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@naomihoover4265 you’re welcome, Naomi 😁

[@adventuresforthecurious]

Another fabulous vlog! I love that you cover such a variety of things and places and do it in a fast pace, so I can sit and watch without a huge time commitment. I learn so much from your tours! We visited in September, and I felt like we saw a lot, but when I see your videos, I feel like I missed so much! All the more reason to visit again! I'd stay at that location if alone for sure! Thanks for featuring something unusual that most would not cover.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@adventuresforthecurious trust me, you can visit London for 1 month and still not see everything London has to offer 😂 I’m still discovering new stuff everyday! I like showing the side of London that most people don’t see 😁 thank you for watching!

[@janicedagul9334]

Just found you Ben and very much enjoying your interesting, informative videos. Love that you’re a teacher too as my children are all teachers! Thank you!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@janicedagul9334 thank you, Janice! I’m glad you enjoy my videos 😁 being a teacher is the best job in the world!

[@loveisall5520]

As an American used to our large cities, London continues to fascinate me as it has for decades. We simply have nothing whatsoever to compare with a city that can easily trace its history back to Roman times. I am grateful that KZbinrs like Ben here generate videos for me as I'll never be able to see all of this, even if I flew over!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@loveisall5520 London fascinates me everyday 😂 it’s not possible to see everywhere in the city! Thank you for watching 😁

[@FranelleS]

Love this series on London. Hope to be able to use all your information soon! Another great video.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@FranelleS thank you, Franelle! I hope this series of videos were helpful in some way 😁 a few more London videos coming!

[@KittykittenTabby]

I came across your video by chance and I was really impressed. It was informative, well put together and you come across as such a nice person.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@KittykittenTabby thank you, Cat 😁 I appreciate your comment very much 🙏

[@dwhitman3092]

This was great! Loved the hotel room. Thanks for the video!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@dwhitman3092 you’re welcome 😁

[@manuela9342]

Thank you somuch for your work. I will go to London next Saturday, in 3 days😊 for the first time. I love your video about a visit in the Tower Brigde. That is a great idea. I will do that. I' m looking forward so much. I like your talking about London during your videos. Such a lot information and thoughts which you don't find in a tourist paper. Greetings from Berlin

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@manuela9342 you’re welcome, Manuela! Enjoy your London trip! I have a lot of London videos so check them out and hopefully they are helpful to you! Definitely go inside Tower Bridge! It’s a great experience 😁

[@easy1355]

Great video, I have been to most cities, and it's true London is the best city in the world by far.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@easy1355 thank you, I agree!

[@bethenecampbell6463]

I stayed in a tiny room like that in Exeter 20 years ago and it was probably the same price. It was in a fancy little hotel and was quite charming, though compact. I think your room was a great find. And for that price you can have a nice pub dinner as well. Great video all around!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@bethenecampbell6463 sounds perfect, Bethene! 😁 thank you for watching!

[@cathypowell7254]

Another great adventure day. That room looks perfect for one. It looks clean.💙

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cathypowell7254 everyday is an adventure, Cathy! Very clean and cozy room for one 😁

[@conniepritchardreinhardt9978]

Love the room. Way eorth it. Thanks.

[@fernandoferdinand4866]

Mr. Ben Coleman, you are such a Good Soul, I love watching your videos. Your joy and appreciation of everything projects right out of the TV screen, so contagious. And of course I love London, though I've never even been there, but I'm very sure I've spent a many other lifetimes there though. I feel that you'll probably write a travel book about London one day and also about your other travel experiences too. Anyway great vlog again about my favorite city on Earth...❤✨️👍🙏🙂

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@fernandoferdinand4866 thank you, Fernando! I’m very passionate about London so I like showing it off 😁 but I’m still discovering new things everyday because there’s so much to see! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed this video!

[@fernandoferdinand4866]

@TravelWithBen121 👍🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@TheSaba2115]

I loved this video. Full of great content.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@TheSaba2115 thank you, Saba 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@hollyecf]

Another inspiring video! I love your hotel room. It would be perfect for me. Thanks for allowing us to tag along on your London fun! I'm looking forward to the next! Now lets go eat fish and chips!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@hollyecf cheers, Fredwina! Perfect hotel room for a day or two. Somewhere safe and clean to go back to after a fun day running around London! It’s always time for fish and chips 😂

[@despinamitsou7258]

Hello from Rhodes, Greece. I have just found your channel. I am infatuated with London. Love your country and especially London. Thank you for your amazing video 🙏.

[@TravelWithBen121]

Thank you, Despina! I’ve been to Rodos a few times 😁

[@despinamitsou7258]

@@TravelWithBen121 Hello again, did you enjoy Rhodes. If you visit again,as a local I could tell you about the hidden gems and delicious local taverns which are quite inexpensive and delicious.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ I loved it 😁 thank you!

[@lily-rose7982]

very clean and bathroom looks perfect for the amount of time you spenf in your room then this is pretty good value.

[@TravelWithBen121]

I agree, Lily! Not much time in there anyway!

[@Olastyles]

Loving the content. This is my favourite are too! You can breathe the history there

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Olastyles cheers, Ola! I agree!

[@theshadowboxer]

You came up as a suggestion and I am glad. Loved this video. And your speaking voice I loved. 🤘🏼🖖🏼

[@theshadowboxer]

I also loved your expression of gratitude for what you have.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@theshadowboxer thank you for watching, Bernardo 😁

[@kevinbrewis6014]

that's amazing that the Lampost is aChimney, thanks!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@kevinbrewis6014 next time you go, you can see it Kevin 😁 hidden secret!

[@cathy1672]

That room looks amazing!!!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cathy1672 it was great, Cathy!

[@sulalee7413]

The use of "SHOCKING Experience!" in the title threw me. It looked like a great hotel for a good price. Like New York you get charged a lot for small footage but it was clean and tidy. I was so impressed, I decided to subscribed to your channel, Ben. 😊👍

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sulalee7413 cheers, Sula 😁

[@jennygibbons1258]

Lived there 17+ yrs (before it was trendy) and I learned more about the area from you, even though I explored a lot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm. I love that the smell of spices in the brickwork still remains a century later and that Roman artefacts are still discovered in the Thames and under landscaping etc. As a Londoner I am still amazed at the richness and diversity in every part of this amazing city. Just out of interest: Shad is pronounced like bad and not shard like hard. Not that it matters coz it’s still a great place 👍🏾😍

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@jennygibbons1258 many parts of London are now becoming trendy, Jenny! And that’s not always a good thing! Thank you for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it and learned a thing or two 😁 I’m still learning more about London everyday!

[@georgiabentz9503]

I admire your enthusiasm showing us around London. I want to go there some day. And it looks so fun. So when/if I do get over there, I want to remember the steps to take pics with the Tower Bridge (not the London Bridge. LoL). :)

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@georgiabentz9503 just don’t tell anyone Georgia, it’s a secret location 😁

[@denisemottley22705]

Well this was an interesting video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@denisemottley22705 I’m glad, Denise 😁

[@wehojm7320]

Amazing! This is first time I’ve seen your vlog. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Of all the times I’ve been to London I’ve never wandered through the wharf area or walked the elevated walkway of Tower Bridge. I’ve stayed at the Z Hotel in SoHo but I’ll definitely check out Tony’s. Most of all I like the commentary while you’re walking around as opposed to post production voice overs. I will view the rest of your vlogs. Stay well.👍🙏😎

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@wehojm7320 thank you, John! Check out my previous video where I go inside Tower Bridge, it’s a great experience! I totally agree with you about voiceover, I try to do the least amount possible, none at all is best! Thanks again 😁

[@glennismossey6976]

Well done Ben! How fortunate for Couger to have you connected with! Hopefully many of your younger audiences will take advice from this video. Great little hotel room! Absolutely bang on in reference to it having a clean safe centrally located room to retire to at night for anyone on a budget friendly who enjoys travel and especially London! As an older lady I have to admit I do enjoy some of the finer things in life, but places like this would be fabulous for my grandchildren once they are old enough to travel on their own! So looking forward to where your travels take you next week.! Loved, loved loved the London series. 🇨🇦💕

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@glennismossey6976 thanks so much, Glennis! I love working with Room Cougar, they are great people that offer a great service! I have to admit too, I like the finer things in life too 😂 but it’s not a necessity to me to enjoy traveling. Of course, it’s great to stay in nice places but sometimes all you need is a clean, safe and warm place to sleep at night after a fun day! Hilton’s are great too 😁

[@mariavano9616]

Love it! Massively impressed too -- I managed a B&B in the Victoria area, and our prices were relatively close to what you paid, but a bit more (though still relatively cheap), BUT there were no tea/coffee makers in the room. That little room you were in is perfect! And in the B&Bs like the one I worked at, most rooms were shared bathroom. As long as you're not awake all night with noise from thin walls, it has everything you need for a night's stay. Fantastic tour of that area -- I never saw it in my three years there.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@mariavano9616 thank you, Maria! Wow, that’s great 👍 I’m sure you met some interesting people during your time there 😁 there’s many luxury hotels in London but the smaller ones like this and B&B’s really give people another option to visit London on a budget!

[@frankietorres6740]

Great video. Thank you for showing us London

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@frankietorres6740 cheers, Frankie!

[@juliebabcock4110]

I am enjoying your London videos. I was in London this past spring, but could only see a tiny part of it. Thanks for showing me more things to see next time I am there.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@juliebabcock4110 you’re welcome, Julie 😁 hopefully you can visit again sometime!

[@roxanievanlaningham7608]

I love all of your travel videos Ben! I admire how you do your travels by yourself ❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@roxanievanlaningham7608 thank you for watching, Roxanie! 😁 I like to go at my own pace 😂

[@Dignitatis]

Thank you, Ben, that was wonderful!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Dignitatis thank you, Saoirse 😁

[@kcchicana]

Love this! Planning a trip to the UK next year. I also love history..it's the reason I want to see the UK.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@kcchicana enjoy your trip, Gloria! 😁

[@galina9691]

Enjoyed you video 😊. Thank you!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@galina9691 I’m so glad, Galina! 😁 you’re welcome!

[@sheilaathay2034]

Tony's looks perfect. Especially for a single. And breakfast! Wow. Thanks Ben!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sheilaathay2034 I agree, Sheila! Great single room and I didn’t expect breakfast so that was a bonus! Thank you for watching 😁

[@od2437]

That first factory turned apartments area is so cool, I’m definitely going to check it out next March when I visit 😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@od2437 enjoy your visit! 😁

[@PilarGonzalez-fh8pq]

Love the video, thank you so very much

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@PilarGonzalez-fh8pq you’re welcome, Pilar 😁 thank you for watching!

[@Tomyoung7285]

I like your channel very much. Keep up good work.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Tomyoung7285 cheers, Tom!

[@mpowers6653]

Nice! Simple and good area , all one is needed… we stayed in Elizabeth hotel once across Paddington Train Station…

[@TravelWithBen121]

Nice area!

[@ZartelleRose-y1k]

I really like your channel. The room was lovely-nothing more a single person could want! It was safe and warm, and it looked immaculate. Just... well, excellent! I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Can't say I have ever stayed in such nice digs for the size and cleanliness. perks like brekkie etc. for that price. Not since the1980's at least. Tent cities and tiny homes for the less advantaged and homeless would be in a war, safe haven staying there Ben.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@ZartelleRose-y1k thank you, Rose 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed this video!

[@daniellilienkamp5202]

I’ve enjoyed all of your London videos. I like seeing things most tourists never even imagine exist in a well known city, I agree with you completely. When I travel I prefer to stay in inexpensive lodging so I can spend my money doing things I want to do. All I need is a clean room in a safe area with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom. The only exception would be if I am going to a specific resort area to enjoy the amenities there.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@daniellilienkamp5202 you’re totally right, Daniel! It really depends what you want out of your London trip. It’s important to stay in a location you want to be in but I don’t think a luxury hotel room is necessary. Nice? Yes. But essentially? No.

[@linathe7876]

This video is amazing Love London 🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@linathe7876 thank you, Lina 😁

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Shocking indeed - would a Brit say. Thank you for this great video which is more than just a compilation of video clips. You put an enormous amount of research work into this posting - and the result came out accordingly. Thank you !

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp cheers, Bernhard! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video 😁

[@wongmy4789]

Thank you for showing us the room in Tony's Hse hotel. Thanks.

[@siriluckworsfold]

Superb clip, Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@siriluckworsfold cheers!

[@charleskerr4655]

I too am not to proud to stay in affordable lodging. I really enjoyed watching this !

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@charleskerr4655 nothing to not be proud about, Charles! I’m proud of the experiences I’ve had, not how much I’ve spent on hotels 😁 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@gaiagals2449]

What a lovely guy you are with so much knowledge of our capital with your passion for social history. You came up in my feed and I am so impressed with your wonderful unique tour of London. I have of course subscribed and wish you all the very best with your channel. I look forward to watching more of your adventures across the world. 🙏❤️🙏

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@gaiagals2449 thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy my videos 😁 I’m just trying to make interesting and engaging videos! More adventures coming 😇

[@kegarner1012]

Last time I was in London was in 1995. it's been a a few years. 😀 I stayed in a hotel right close to Hyde Park.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@kegarner1012 I’m sure a few things have changed since 1995 😁 Hyde Park is a great location to be near!

[@backyardjourneyswithamanda1553]

Love your content ❤

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@backyardjourneyswithamanda1553 thank you so much, Amanda!

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Be great to have a Time Machine and go back to have a look at what it really looked like. It’s fascinating

[@TravelWithBen121]

I totally agree, Lesley. It would be great to see!

[@nycgorodok]

Great guide!! I wish I saw this before our trip in 2022… well, another time

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@nycgorodok there’s always next time 😁

[@sarahstrong7174]

Tonys House Hotel looks very nice.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@sarahstrong7174 it was, Sarah!

[@linathe7876]

Subscribed to your channel bc it's an amazing contents 🇬🇧🎄❤️❤️❤️

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@linathe7876 thank you!

[@educadivierteaprende]

Gracias por el video. Quiero ir a Londres por primera vez, estoy planificando el viaje. Tu video ha sido de gran ayuda.

[@s.t.pebble8018]

High five! What a hotel find. 🎉

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@s.t.pebble8018 a great option!

[@mayavandoorn261]

Hi Ben, I've seen several of your London videos now but while you were passing Tower bridge you said why the one streetlight wasn't a streetlight but a chimney. Thank you so much for that because I walk there and was wondering why there was no light on it ;) And like you say you can do London on a budget. If the weather is good just buy some fod in a supermarket a picknick in a park. Greetings from Holland.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@mayavandoorn261 thanks so much, Maya! I’m surprised you noticed the chimney 😂 most people don’t even see it! The supermarket is your best friend when you’re on a budget 😁 thank you for watching!

[@JnE-1116]

This was very interesting. What a difference between the cheapest room in London and your room in NYC.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@JnE-1116 HAHA I agree!

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Beautiful architecture! It reminds me of Hamburg quite similar even the location!

[@Trey12392]

I love your content

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@Trey12392 cheers, Trey!

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

I stayed in London 26 years ago with my daughter at a posh downtown hotel. I don’t remember the exact price anymore, but definitely much more than £45. It was a double room, so add another single bed plus 6 inches between beds for size of the room. I would definitely stay there!

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@LynnStAubin-od5qe I guess that’s luxury, Lynn 😂

[@manymoonstraveled]

I’m a new subscriber and so glad I found your channel. This was a great video. Thank you cause I m making plans for London now lol ❤😊

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@manymoonstraveled thank you for watching! 😁 enjoy your trip to London!

[@monikaunterwegs7960]

11:32 the Uber Boats have a tourist trap: at the piers there are tickets machines, which you will see first, but you can also use you oyster card/credit card. There is a possibilty to tap before entering the boat and its cheaper than the tickets from the ticket machine.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@monikaunterwegs7960 you’re right, Monika! People use them like busses or trains. I’ve actually never used an Uber boat 😂

[@monikaunterwegs7960]

@@TravelWithBen121 haha you missed something! Well, I went to London with my parents this year, was my fourth time and for my parents their first time in London, so I thought it's the much nicer mode of transport to get to Greenwich than by tube or rail.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@ definitely more fun 😁

[@tajularafat4970]

Great video! As a tourist I visited all the places mentioned in your videos but over a few days using the tube and buses. Did you walk all the way in the video? You must be extremely fit.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@tajularafat4970 thank you, Tajul! If you choose to watch some of my videos, you’ll notice that I’m a walker 😁 I like discovering things on the way when I walk!

[@cheribelz5869]

Thanks for showing us around London. I agree with you about the Christmas lights. Dec. 1st.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@cheribelz5869 thanks for coming along, Cheri! I was so surprised to see that the Christmas lights were turned on the next day! So I’ll show them in a future video 😁

[@cheribelz5869]

@@TravelWithBen121 it's all good. Might uplift peoples spirits

[@kathyn8780]

great place to stay, has everything nice and clean too

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@kathyn8780 right, Kathryn!

[@meishengku2500]

Fascinating! Just curious about what breakfast came with the room

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@meishengku2500 I showed it in the video 😁

[@Iluthra]

In 1986, I stayed at the Strand Palace hotel for 60 pounds including a buffet breakfast. Small but comfortable room. I stayed one night in Edinburgh for 25 pounds but only had a sink, no bath or toilet which were down the hall in separate rooms. To see similar prices with a meal and private bath in this day and age, pretty nice.

[@farajukalmarri7106]

Hi, Thanks so much. A great explanation and video. Best Regards and Wishes. Mr. Almarri from Qatar.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@farajukalmarri7106 cheers, Mr Almarri!

[@izabela1961]

Thank you for this recommendation. I was in London and the UK with a tourist agency two years ago for a short time and want to visit again to see the city on my own plus go for a few day to Cornwall and Seven Sisters cliffs. I'm a new subscriber and I'm watching from Poland.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@izabela1961 thank you, Iza! Hopefully you can visit London again 😁

[@JayJayJackson]

I love that hotel room! It’s all you need.

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@JayJayJackson I totally agree, JayJay 😂

[@juditmihalovits4641]

Holy…. We were at Tower bridge , & also visited inside of Tower bridge, & Tower of London. But we never went over to the other side. I didn’t even know anything about those fancy apartments. ( I’m just shaking my head) how much we missed . Thank you for your videos . Will follow you now. Take care .

[@TravelWithBen121]

@@juditmihalovits4641 it’s too bad you missed out on a lot, Judit! Next time 😁 thank you for watching!