Having a great holiday shouldn’t have to involve tearing a big hole in your wallet so just open your eyes to the numerous delights and indulgences available to us right here on British soil. By thinking local with your travel, you can make a huge difference to the impact on your bank account balance.

London is one of the world’s most famous, and most visited, cities: rightly so. But you don’t need to be a round-the-world flyer to allow yourself a weekend break there. For most of us around the country it is a straight-forward train journey away; and with a great selection of accommodations in London, you can find the right hotel, hostel, apartment or studio according to your budget in London. Take a look around gift-tours.com for some great deals on accommodation in the city, and start to plan your holiday...

It is important to choose your hotel wisely. Think about where you want to be based, whether you want to do a lot of walking (a great way to see the city, and another money saver), whether you plan to do a lot of big trips or journeys or wether you want to stay nearby all the attractions. Some of the finest hotels London has to offer can be found for example in the West End, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. Many areas of London provide entertainment in themselves: you could find yourself lost in SOHO and Leicester Square or shopping in the bargain basements of Oxford Street for days.

Yet any area of London is just as enriching: try heading east of Liverpool Street, around Shoreditch, Hoxton and Dalston for a bizarre and heady mix of old trade buildings, Indian and Bangladeshi culture, and trendy new art-scenes.

And for the more budget sensible traveller gift-tours is offering some great hotel deals in London in hotels and hostels that are both affordable and good quality in a central location.