Anyone from London here?

Amnesiac3240 · 03.31.2007, 03:39 PM

I'm going to be in London for about a month this summer, and I'm looking for a place to stay. I know its a big city and that crime can happen anywhere, but are there any particular parts of the city I should avoid?

Also, know of any good hostels?

racehorse · 03.31.2007, 04:46 PM

as for hostels, try the camden inn.
it couldn't be more central, it is clean and comfy and is only around £12 a night.

demonrail666 · 03.31.2007, 04:55 PM

Most of central london is OK.

Avoid boroughs like Newham (no reason to go there anyway), areas like Harlesdon, certain parts of Hackney.

Most parts of London have their slightly scummy areas, but keep away from visibly run-down residential areas and you should be fine.

Good social spots you might want to check out are Shoreditch, Notting Hill, Camden and Soho.

Toilet & Bowels · 04.01.2007, 05:37 AM

seeing as you're a sonic youth fan you can stay at my house

ha, not realy!

pokkeherrie · 04.01.2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnesiac3240

I'm going to be in London for about a month this summer, and I'm looking for a place to stay. I know its a big city and that crime can happen anywhere, but are there any particular parts of the city I should avoid?

Avoid 15-year-olds, they may just stab or shoot you!
That's what I hear anyway.

MellySingsDoom · 04.01.2007, 08:15 AM

Check out Covent Garden - it's where one of the Rough Trade shops is. The big HMV on Oxford Street has a pretty good range of stuff too, if interested.

04.01.2007, 08:46 AM

Shut up.

Washing Machine · 04.01.2007, 08:46 AM

No i'm not

There goes the most useless/unhelpful reply to a thread ever.....
Sorry

MellySingsDoom · 04.01.2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sarramkrop

Shut up.

Come round here and make me, sweet cheeks.

Mwah xx

04.01.2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MellySingsDoom

Come round here and make me, sweet cheeks.

Mwah xx

I could turn Elton John into a profitable figure, if i had to.

Tell me the obvious.

MellySingsDoom · 04.01.2007, 08:52 AM

Dammit, leave Elton out of it!

The obvious? I'm old and have dodgy teeth. Now how's about a cuddle, young man?

04.01.2007, 10:59 AM

London is better than New York. If is ay so, it is.

jon boy · 04.01.2007, 11:01 AM

avoid the area of london known as cockney. its full of young vagabounds who all look like pete doherty.

MellySingsDoom · 04.01.2007, 11:05 AM

Everyone should avoid Hoxton too, unless you like your lifestyle totally Mexico.

king_buzzo · 04.01.2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnesiac3240

I'm going to be in London for about a month this summer, and I'm looking for a place to stay. I know its a big city and that crime can happen anywhere, but are there any particular parts of the city I should avoid?

Also, know of any good hostels?

Ha, I thought this said 'know any good hospitals?' lawl

demonrail666 · 04.01.2007, 06:59 PM

I don't know where you're visiting from but one thing you should bear in mind is how expensive London is. Food and drink can really eat up your budget if you aren't careful. Chains like Stockpot in the West End are good for a decent and cheap no-frills meal.

the ikara cult · 04.01.2007, 07:14 PM

Hounslow: its the nearest place to the airport, its also the the place you want to get away from

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demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	Most of central london is OK. Avoid boroughs like Newham (no reason to go there anyway), areas like Harlesdon, certain parts of Hackney. Most parts of London have their slightly scummy areas, but keep away from visibly run-down residential areas and you should be fine. Good social spots you might want to check out are Shoreditch, Notting Hill, Camden and Soho.
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Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,268	seeing as you're a sonic youth fan you can stay at my house ha, not realy!
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MellySingsDoom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,662	Check out Covent Garden - it's where one of the Rough Trade shops is. The big HMV on Oxford Street has a pretty good range of stuff too, if interested. __________________ Snow on Easter Sunday - Jesus Christ in reverse.
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sarramkrop Posts: n/a	Shut up.
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MellySingsDoom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,662	Dammit, leave Elton out of it! The obvious? I'm old and have dodgy teeth. Now how's about a cuddle, young man? __________________ Snow on Easter Sunday - Jesus Christ in reverse.
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sarramkrop Posts: n/a	London is better than New York. If is ay so, it is.
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MellySingsDoom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,662	Everyone should avoid Hoxton too, unless you like your lifestyle totally Mexico. __________________ Snow on Easter Sunday - Jesus Christ in reverse.
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demonrail666 invito al cielo Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 18,510	I don't know where you're visiting from but one thing you should bear in mind is how expensive London is. Food and drink can really eat up your budget if you aren't careful. Chains like Stockpot in the West End are good for a decent and cheap no-frills meal.
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the ikara cult invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London sink Posts: 4,576	Hounslow: its the nearest place to the airport, its also the the place you want to get away from
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