Travelling to the UK on a budget is possible with cheap flights to London from Melbourne. In addition to cheap flights, backpacking in London is also a great way to see the city on the cheap. The lively city is home to an impressive range of backpacker hostels too, from basic facilities to pub stays and even boutique-style hostels, so you're bound to find something to suit your style and budget.

While backpacking in London, there are also a number of free attractions worth visiting. Hyde Park is a famous London landmark and is considered to be one of the greatest city parks in the world. Don't miss a picnic in the park on a sunny day. Kensington Gardens are also another beautiful spot to sit and watch the world go by. For a good dose of culture, you can easily spend hours wandering through the Museum of London and National Gallery, which are both free to the public. Similarly the Natural History Museum is free to enter and a great place to learn about the city's past.

London is also a great city for cheap and delicious eats. Thanks to its multicultural population, you'll find a great range of cheap and authentic street food hailing from India, China, Thailand and the Middle East. While cheap meals can be found all throughout the city, you can't go wrong with a visit to China town for an inexpensive and delicious dish.

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London is brimming with exciting things to see and do. Enjoy the stunning views from the London Eye, tour the Tate Modern, and soak up the historical sights of St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London and experience the past, present and future of this fantastic city.