Rome, Lazio -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2009 -- London has always been one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations and one of the main reasons for this is due to the fact that this sprawling metropolis has so much to offer; numerous famous sights and landmarks, world-class museums and galleries, great shopping, an excellent nightlife, and it is also home to a vast range range of events, concerts and exhibitions.

Thanks to the weakening of the country's currency (£/pound) over the last few months, the city has become even more appealing to tourists, especially from the US and the Eurozone. Once one of the most expensive cities in the world, London has become that little bit more accessible thanks to both the fall in sterling and the recession. Not only has accommodation become proportionally cheaper, but also eating out and shopping, as restaurateurs and retailers jostle to attract customers during the well-reported credit crunch.

Sales and discounts can be found in many of the shops on and around Oxford Street, the city's main shopping area. And flanked on either side of this shopper's heaven are the areas of Noho and Soho, where you will find some of the city's best pubs, cafés and eateries, many of which will offer 2 for 1s or a special "crisis menu". But before coming to London, you will of course need to find a decent London hotel, B&B or guest house. And of course, along with the price, location should play an important role in your choice of accommodation. If you wish to be centrally located and close to the city's main commercial area, in and around the area of Hyde Park may be the perfect solution for you.

Hotels near Hyde Park usually benefit from an excellent location, as they are not only within walking distance of the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Theatreland, and many of the city's attractions, but also just a stone's throw away from one of London's largest green and tranquil spaces. The B&B Marble Arch Inn is one such establishment that offers this great location, along with a friendly service, and clean and affordable rooms. Furthermore, with the Marble Arch tube station (on the convenient Central Line) lying less than 10 minutes away, the whole of London will be within easy reach. More information on this B&B can be found here: http://www.hotelschart.com/london/hotel/bb-marble-arch-inn-london.htm

More information on accommodation in the Oxford Street/Hyde Park area is available here: http://www.hotelschart.com/london/hotels-london-hyde-park.htm