Affordable travel
Places To Stay
The cheapest, nicest hotels in London
From riverside sleepovers with skyline views to slick stays just steps from the city’s sights, these London hotels prove that style and comfort don’t have to come with a sky-high price tag
By Gina Jackson
The best cheap breaks for Easter 2025
Where to go for a last-minute trip that won't break the bank
By Anya Meyerowitz
This is officially the cheapest destination in the world in 2024
The Post Office's Holiday Money Report showcases the cheapest destinations around the world for a blissful escape in 2025
By Connor Sturges
The cheapest, nicest hotels in Lisbon
These editor-approved hotels are the best affordable places to stay in the Portuguese capital
By Abigail Malbon
An affordable guide to the Maldives
From alternative flight routes to classic all-inclusive packages, here's how to save money in the Maldives
By Lee Cobaj and Connor Sturges
The best affordable spas in London
The loveliest places to go for a soothing escape (that are affordable)
By Sonya Barber
The cheapest nicest hotels in Paris
Affordable yet stylish stays are plentiful in the French capital. These are some of our favourites
By Lauren Burvill
The cheapest nicest hotels in Edinburgh
These are the nicest affordable hotels in Edinburgh, from boutique guesthouses to big-name hotels
By Rosie Conroy
What is check-in chicken? A guide to the latest travel trend saving travellers a small fortune
Whether it's down to disorganisation or clever tactics, checking in at the last minute can result in some favourable travel conditions…
By Connor Sturges
The best happy hours in London: 12 of the capital's most affordable spots
Mayfair bars, old-school boozers and hotel bars you'd never normally consider – these are the best places in the city to get your drink on without breaking the bank
By Connor Sturges
These are the world’s cheapest nicest Christmas markets
It’s official: these are the most affordable festive markets to visit this year, according to a new study
By Olivia Morelli
These are officially the cheapest long-haul holiday destinations for 2024
The far-flung destinations that won't break the bank
By Olivia Morelli
Eating & Drinking
The cheapest, nicest restaurants in London
The tables to book that won't break the bank
By Ashleigh Arnott and Sonya Barber
The cheapest nicest hotels in Istanbul
These are some of the top most affordable hotels in Istanbul
By Amelia Dhuga
These are the best affordable destinations for family holidays in 2024
It's official: this is where to go for pocket-friendly family holidays this year
By Olivia Morelli
The best affordable spas in Europe
Where to go for relaxing spa breaks in Europe that won't break the bank
By Emma Love
The golden rules of affordable travel
Here's how our editors save money while travelling
By Layla Quaedvlieg and Olivia Morelli
This is officially the cheapest week to fly this summer
New research from booking site Skyscanner reveals the best time to fly for an affordable summer holiday in 2024
By Olivia Morelli
18 of the cheapest nicest city breaks in Europe to add to your bucket list
Affordable ideas that won’t break the bank, from classics and capitals to under-the-radar regions
By Anna Prendergast and Connor Sturges