London is one of the world's great cities to visit, with a fantastic selection of historic sights, open parks and cultural attractions for tourists to enjoy.

Unfortunately, it can also be an expensive destination for a holiday, unless you know the best way to find affordable rooms in London hotels.

Booking direct with hotel chains means you often have to pay the headline room rate, but using a specialist hotel booking website will give you access to better deals.

Such sites are able to negotiate preferential rates for their customers and are often cheaper than even special offers from hotel operators.

Booking cheap London hotel rooms close to the sights

London has an excellent public transport network, so wherever you stay while you are in the capital you will discover it is easy to get to the sights.

But, there is no need to spend money on travelling from the outskirts of the city to its main attractions, as it is possible to find affordable accommodation in the centre.

There are a number of excellent cheap hotels in London, including two and three-star options.

If you are looking to keep the cost of your trip to the capital as low as possible, it is well worth searching for deals on these types of hotels.

Here at Aboutrooms.com we have a selection of hotels like this available in locations including Marble Arch, Covent Garden, Oxford Circus, Kensington and Westminster.

If you are planning a shopping or theatre break in London, why not consider three-star hotels like the Strand Palace in Covent Garden, the Best Western Mostyn at Marble Arch or the Holiday Inn Oxford Circus?

Should you be planning a trip to visit the sights of Westminster, the Novotel London Waterloo is ideally situated, while the Best Western Cromwell is a good choice if you plan to attend exhibitions at the Natural History Museum or Victoria & Albert.

Finding discounted room rates at high-quality London hotels

Choosing discount London hotels for your break does not mean you have to compromise on the class of accommodation you stay in.

One of the best ways to use a hotel booking website is to find excellent value for money on room rates for luxury accommodation.

Search for the best deals on four and five-star properties in central London and you are likely to find a room in a high-quality hotel is less expensive than the standard rates at accommodation with fewer stars.

London has scores of top-class hotels to choose from, with many located close to the sights, museums, theatre district and main shopping areas.

At AboutRooms.com we have low room rates available at a number of these London hotels, including the five-star Sheraton Park Lane in Mayfair and InterContinental London Park Lane, as well as the four-star Rembrandt in Knightsbridge and Rubens at the Palace, Westminster.

Why use AboutRooms.com to book cheap London hotels?

We are in a position to offer competitive room rates in accommodation across the capital, whether you are searching for a budget hotel or five-star luxury.

In many cases we are so confident that our prices are the lowest available that we offer a best-rate guarantee at specific hotels.

Our website is easy to navigate and has a straightforward booking process, so finding and securing the best-value deals on London hotels could not be simpler.