Fantastically located and cheap, this basic hotel in central London offers no-frills accommodation just 100 metres from the celebrated British Museum.

The Gresham Hotel Bloosmbury has 43 very basic, functional rooms with a choice of private or shared bathrooms, plus a telephone, TV and heating. The hotel is set in a century-old building (no lift), and offers a 24-hour reception. Don't expect luxury at this hotel: rockbottom prices and a fantastically central location are its strengths.

Ideally situated if you are in London to explore and experience all that the British capital has to offer, the hotel is only a few minutes' walk from the British Museum, Oxford Street shopping, and the bars and nightlife of Soho and Covent Garden. Jump on the tube to reach top attractions like the London Eye and Camden Town in about 10 minutes.