Some of the best deals in London can be found on Brick Lane. There are Indian restaurants galore—all with above-average fare and lower prices than in other parts of the city. Just walk down the street and let the bidding wars begin: Servers will try to tempt you into their establishments with free glasses of wine, appetizers or desserts, or fifteen percent off your total tab. Go with the best offer—and be assured that, as far as the food is concerned, you can’t go wrong.
Near Brick Lane is the Truman Brewery, an eclectic art space with shops, eateries and—as the name promises—pints. Stop by for free showings and events or the popular (Up)Market on Sundays, where you can score samples of global or local treats or reasonably priced one-off clothing and accessories. Such cutting-edge designs can also be found at the nearby Spitafields market, an East End institution. Throw in a stroll through the colorful Columbia Road Flower stalls, and you can make a fun, low-cost day of it.
The East End is also known for its galleries, which are more manageable—and often more contemporary—than London’s large-scale museums. Drop by Whitechapel in East Aldgate for free installations and music (and some of the best souvenirs for under £5 or £10 that you can shove into your carry-on), or White Cube in Shoreditch for its vanguard of visual artists.
To explore the great outdoors, go for a dip in the lido at London Fields or head to sprawling Victoria Park for some football, free films or low-price music festivals. Let New York Habitat put you near it all in one of these amazing flat rentals to stay in East End:
· This cool alcove studio in City-Islington (LN-654) offers fresh furnishings, loads of light, a separate, fully equipped kitchen and more. It is located in a period block building near the East End.
Check out our other Low-Cost London Neighborhoods:
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With a New York Habitat accommodation in London’s East End, you don’t have to spend a lot to see it all!
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I have never been to London, but I’d really like to go in the spring. Renting an apartment in the East End would be so much fun! I’d love to hang out in Victoria Park.
Any way to go to London at a low rate is good for me!
I like your apartment inventory they are pretty low budget for the city of London. My father wants to offere me a trip to Europe I will really looking into your website.
I am so excited! I will be in London in a month and a half. Thanks to you guys, I am all set up with great accommodations!
I have to hand it to you, you guys really did your home work. East End is soooo happening! Yeah and the Indian Restaurants are so bloody delicious, it’s like it was delivered straight from India.
Agree, East London is where it is all happening.
This is great, I’ll do East End while I’m in London this fall.