UK Tourist Accommodation : A Short Guide

The UK is a great place to spend a vacation. It provides much in the way of history, culture and attractions. Therefore, it is of no surprise that it attracts so many visitors each year. Those visiting have a choice of accommodation options available to them, with these being the main ones…

Chain Hotels – Are the most expensive type of accommodation in the UK, but you get what you pay for. Plan to spend at least $100 a night if this is your choice of a place to stay. They are found mainly in major cities and include most major chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, etc. London actually offers several hotels from each chain.

Independent Hotels – These hotels range from 5 star palatial retreats to 1 star bargain basement accommodation. They can be found in most places in the UK, even small towns that are not particularly considered to be tourist attractions. You can really get a good deal booking into an independent hotel but you have no guarantees as to cleanliness or service as all of that is dependent on what the individual owner offers. Most of these hotels cost between $40 and $100+.

Hostels – If you are young, adventurous, and on a tight budget, keep in mind that the UK offers hostel accommodation. They are most prevalent in London but if you research a bit you can find them in other large cities. Hostels offer a bed in a shared room and not much more. The best thing about a hostel is that you can stay in one for about $20 a night. Prices vary though so check on them before deciding to stay in a hostel.

Bed And Breakfast – Are a bit of a UK tradition. They are very popular with citizens of the UK who decide to stay in the UK for their own vacations. Typical UK bed and breakfasts are large homes that rent out rooms to tourists. The services offered are personal and your hosts will normally go out of their way to make sure that you are comfortable and feel at home. Breakfast is almost always part of the cost of your room which can range in price from $20 to $50 per night.

You can easily book yourself a room at any place online, as even small establishments have websites these days. Those that do not have their own website normally at least put their details on other websites. Either way, finding somewhere suitable and making a booking can be done in less than half an hour.