London Westminster

Astor's Victoria, 71 Belgrave Rd. (020 7834 3077; www.hostelworld.com) A franchise in a chain, Astor's Victoria is especially popular with students. Rooms feel small and run-down but great to live in. Bathrooms are cleaned twice daily, and linens are changed daily. The walls are covered with friendly tips for travelers and low-cost (and specially discounted) outing opportunities. The staff hosts movie nights and pub crawls, and the hostel's excellent location only makes going out easier. Victoria. Left onto Buckingham Palace Rd. Left on Belgrave Rd. Breakfast included. Storage available. Personal safes £1.50. Wi-Fi £1 for 40min., £5 for 24hr. Common room open until 1am. Prices for rooms range wildly; call well in advance. Breakfast 8am-10am. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.

Victor Hotel, 51 Belgrave Rd. ( 020 7592 9853 ; www.victorhotel.co.uk ) A basic, clean, and—depending on the day—cheap hotel, the Victor is one of the many townhouse establishments lining Belgrave Rd. Boasting a convenient location near the heart of Westminster, the Victor provides well-kept rooms that, while not large, are not nearly as cramped as those of some of the hotels on the same street. Victoria. Left onto Buckingham Palace Rd. Left onto Belgrave Rd. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom. All room prices subject to change based on dates, season, and local events, so check online. Doubles M-F £75-85, Sa-Su up to £95. Reception 24hr. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.