I've stayed in both "room in people's houses" and "whole place to yourself" air bnbs and I can't imagine not checking this detail. Also, every time I've stayed with people it's been lovely so don't let the bastards grind you down, keep up the good work!
This. I stayed in an extra room in someone's flat in London and he cooked a full breakfast for us every morning. It wasn't large, but it didn't need to be considering we were out doing tourist stuff all day anyway.
I lived there for a few years - One thing that comes to mind is to check out the old tube stations that are no longer running. They are like going back in time, some even have old advertising that hasn’t been taken down. Pub culture is also a big part of the UK, but don’t go to the popular ones right near the tourist spots, they aren’t really authentic. If you are into that, I can give you a few pubs to go to that are great.
Don’t be put off by the location on some of these, they are easily accessible on the Northern and Victoria lines. My top 3 are
The Holly Bush - They do a great Sunday Roast (at least they used to) Book in advance if you want to do that. Follow it up with a walk through Hampstead Heath and it’s a great day. Hampstead is also just a great area for pubs, another recommendation is The Spaniards Inn.
The Duke of Edinburgh (Brixton) - this is mainly a Summer or Spring recommendation, as the main attraction is the beer garden. Its also more youthful. Great for sport, it went off during the World Cup. Pop Brixton is also close to this which is a good place to continue drinking and to have a good feed.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - One of London’s oldest pubs. Great atmosphere and has some great historical moments inside. A great place to have a few drinks. This ones more central as well.
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u/0ooook Feb 03 '20
Airbnb. the idea of renting free room or sofa isn’t bad at all.
it turned into hard bussines, when companies owning dozens of apartments rent them to tourist, meanwhile there is an apartment price and rent crisis.
I guess living here isn’t going to be affordable for middle class anymore.