Hotels in London attract thousands of visitors each year hoping to sample the capital's vibrant city culture, history and diversity. The city boasts an immense amount of history that is captured by every turn of a corner. London's buildings represent hundreds of years of conflict and change and there’s never been a better time to visit. With new and innovative attractions turning London into even more of an attractive tourist hotspot, there is so much on offer; even if you're not used to city life.

If you’re not from the area then it’s undoubtedly going to be a little harder for you to find your way round and find all the places of interest. However, if you’re looking for somewhere of historical and cultural interest, somewhere you can shop or somewhere you can great food, then look no further than this article.

Your first stop for some great shopping is Oxford Street, a road that offers some of the big brand stores like Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and John Lewis. Even though these are stores you will find on any high street, those looking for boutiques and high-end fashion from other specialist stores should look no further than Oxford and Regent Streets, located in the heart of London's West End.

South Moulton Street also caters for people who want high-end shopping with unusual stores that you might not find anywhere else in Britain. The street is easily accessible via a tube train to Bond Street.

For more specialist shops and unusual places to eat then look a little bit further and find St Christopher’s Place. Covent Garden is similar to St Christopher’s Place in that it offers high-end shopping outlets as well as more eccentric and obscure shops. The cafés are not franchises of large companies and you can experience a number of high-quality restaurants and cafes that can provide you with flavours from around the World.

Not only is London great for shopping however, it’s also incredibly rich in local culture and history; hence the large amount of historical sites and museums that are open to the public. Simply walking from London Bridge Station to Waterloo will allow you to pass some of the major landmarks in the city including the famous Globe Theatre. The Globe Theatre is actually a reconstruction of the original Shakespearian theatre after the original fell down. It is however incredibly accurate and built to be precisely the same as the original 1559 circular building that saw performances of many of the playwright’s most famous masterpieces.

If that isn’t enough, do remember that London is the hub for the whole of the British political landscape. London is where the decisions are made and houses the British parliament. The Houses of Westminster (which includes the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and collectively create ‘parliament’) are where MPs, Lords and Baronesses sit to discuss political matters and create new laws.

Anybody is welcome to view parliament in session and touring the Houses of Parliament can make for an interesting and educational day. Parliament first became the hub for British politics when the original Royal Palace was burned down in 1552, meaning you’ll be visiting one of the earliest buildings in London and in the country.

Just outside the Houses of Parliament you’ll see Big Ben, arguably London's most famous landmark. The tall tower clock is illuminated during the evening and when you can see a light shining above the clock, you know that parliament is currently in session. You are welcome to enter the parliament buildings for free, though do expect to go through vigorous security checks.

London is also no stranger to markets. Just across the Thames you will see the well known Borough Market, selling a wide variety of meats and cheeses, international delicacies and many more culinary delights. For more than just a market, you can also take time to visit Leadenhall, which offers restaurants, organic shops and game butchers. In the evening, Leadenhall’s nightlife also offers your less conventional cafés, bars and bistros that allow you to experience a complete different side of London.

So, what about hotels? You’d be wrong to think that hotels have to be expensive. London hotels are actually rather accessible for people on a budget and hence if you’re looking for cheap hotels then you should consider some of the following tips. The places that you’re more likely to find a value for money hotel in London include Kings Cross, Victoria and Bayswater. These three areas all offer a wide range of budget, centrally-located hotels, which provide comfortable and clean accommodation, some of which might even appear to be rather luxurious. You can easily rent an en suite room for a night for half of what you’d pay for a luxury room in the Hilton, or a Hilton equivalent.

In Kings Cross, the hotels London can mostly be found in the garden square that is situated opposite the train station, which is relatively close to the West End. In Oxford Street (close to Bayswater) you will also find a number of restaurants and bars, meaning you don’t have to travel far from your accommodation of an evening.

Should you be interested in visiting the aforementioned political landmarks of London then you might want to consider finding London hotels in Victoria, where many budget hotels, as well as plenty of basic accommodation, is located. If you’re not interested in purchasing a hotel room for a night, you obviously also have the option of staying in a hostel. It really depends on your own personal preference. Victoria is the most central region as it is close to Big Ben, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and even Buckingham Palace. What’s better than finding a hotel close to the Queen of England herself?