Priceline Hotel: London 1 night, where to bid

[sonic_fan]

Hey everybody

Since I've received so much valuable info from my other post "Italy mid-Sept Help", I thought I'd start another one. On our way to Italy we'll be staying 1night, Sept 4th in London. I'd like to priceline it although I don't know what region to bid or how much (having never been there). We want to stay somewhere that's in a fun area for under 100$. We'll be arriving early one morning and leaving late the next night, which isn't too much time, but at least enough to venture out for a while. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks

Sonic

[blindman]

Where are you flying into\out of and who with?

What do you think is 'fun' ?

I live in UK (though not in London).

[sonic_fan]

It'll be my wife and I, we'll be traveling to/from gatwick & heathrow. Among other things we'll be interested in restuarants, bars, and some sites. I suppose that could be just about anywhere, but I'm mainly interested for some recommendations since I haven't done my homework on London yet.

[lwitchel]

I think the most convenient area to tourist attractions is Mayfair/Soho - the theater district, Trafalgar Square and the museums are there. It usually is a bit more expensive than other areas but you'll be in the thick of things, which is worth it for a short stay. It's also convenient to transit to both airports, but so are most of the central London zones in one way or another.

[blindman]

As you are only staying one night I think lwitchel is about right.

Look at the London Underground map and also

London Hotel reviews

Note:

The Tube doesn't run 24\7, typically 06:00-0100

Some buses do run all night

Night Bus

Hotel rooms are very small compared to USA.

Slightly different theme.

If you're flying with a budget airline to Italy then watch your baggage allowance, they are not as generous as the scheduled airlines and WILL 'fine' you for excess baggage.