How to get by during the Olympics: Accommodation and Planning
With less than 100 days to go till the Olympic Games, the hype in London is certainly heating up with one of the world’s largest congregations. For those fortunate enough to make this AAA Olympiad you’ll need to be prepared for some large celebrations and even larger crowds as London is pulls out all the stops on showing why it is one of the best cities in the world.
Summer in London is one hell of an experience but it can also be incredibly difficult. OK, flights can be found at pretty good prices, thanks to the three major airports having the capacity for many visitors. But accommodation can be a different story. With prices inflating at an alarming rate and quite often the quality dropping during the high season, such a scenario can only be amplified when the city hosts one of the world’s most major events like this summer’s Olympic Games.
With ballots for some sports, especially the major ones including the finals for track and field not out yet, it can be difficult to plan on accommodation. So the rush to arrange a place to sleep can be quite stressful, no doubt. Serviced apartments in London are probably the best way to go in terms of finding a place to situate yourself. Websites like Wimdu.co.uk are one of the best platforms to begin your search as they make the whole process easy and simple for last minute bookings.
It is understandable that most people who are flocking to see the Olympics would rather be out and about, enjoying the buzz in London. But with the flood of people and hype, it can get a bit too much and finding a comfortable space to relax and rewind will be crucial to enjoy this occasion to the maximum.
With hotels and hostel receptions coming and going with people as well, serviced apartments will be the option of choice as you can stay in a place which is a little more private. For tourists making their way to the Olympics then this is the best option for accommodation, especially if you don’t want to pay premium prices. In fact for all last-minute bookings on travel, websites like Wimdu are one of the best points of call. Where you would have to accept a notable drop in quality to make a budget hotel booking, this is often not the case when booking a serviced apartment. Just a short amount of time spent searching the available properties will reveal a whole host of choices, from town houses to penthouses depending on your preference, which are competitively priced.
