2 Days in London for £40 – Budget vs Ultra Budget Travel

Can you really spend a weekend in London for just £40? I put it to the test—comparing a realistic budget with an ultra-budget alternative that cuts costs without cutting all the fun. This isn’t about sleeping in a park or living off crisps — this is real travel, for real people, on a real budget.

Whether you're planning a weekend break or trying to stretch your student loan, this video is packed with ideas on how to do London smart. From dirt-cheap transport and central hostels to food hacks and free attractions, I break down exactly what we spent — and what you could spend.

Watch to the end for the full breakdown and decide: would you go full budget, or take the upgrade?

👇 Chapters:
00:00 - Intro/Hook
00:15 - London On A Budget - Really?
01:03 - Getting There
02:50 - Where To Sleep (not a park bench)
04:14 - Day 1 - Budget vs Ultra Budget - with prices
10:44 - Day 2 - Budget vs Ultra Budget - with prices
15:52 - Total - Is a £40 weekend in London Really Possible

📍 Places Mentioned:

🛏️ Corbigoe Hotel – Budget hotel near Victoria:
https://www.corbigoehotel.com/

🛏️ Astor Victoria Hostel – Cheap, central, with dorms and private rooms:
https://www.astorhostels.com/

🍜 Neds Noodle Bar – Affordable Asian eats (our set lunch for 2 was under £27!):
https://nedsnoodlebar.com/

🎭 Today Tix – My go-to for discounted West End theatre tickets (Back to the Future, anyone?):
https://www.todaytix.com/

If you're looking for cheap things to do in London, or wondering how to plan a weekend in London on a budget, you’re in the right place. I’ll show you how we did it for £40 per person, including travel, food, accommodation and fun.

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