Immigrating to the UK

DrJohnZoidberg said:
This video popped up in my feed the other day. He goes into quite a bit of detail on differences in cost of living between Cape Town and London.

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Would've been more interesting if he included his salary in SA vs. what he makes in UK. Just comparing London to other parts of the UK: it's more expensive but the salaries are also higher.
 
Roger Banana said:
That's what worries me. We will be using the station extensively, so just wondering whether it's better to stay somewhere a bit quieter...
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Get the TFL app. Can be a confusing app because it includes stations outside of the “underground” system but it’ll give you a fair idea of where you can stay.
 
Roger Banana said:
I've just checked online, and it's roughly R4k-R4.5k per night.
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If you're thinking of something a bit quieter, it might be worth looking at Richmond. Really nice area and only 30 minutes to central London on the District Line. Overground trains also available from there.

There is a Premier Inn there and it's within easy walking distance of the station and high street, although a bit further away from the top end of Richmond, which is right on the river and has some excellent walks. Might be worth having a look at the Richmond Hill Hotel - I haven't stayed there, but have been to a couple of functions there and it seems good. Not sure price-wise, it's posher than a Premier Inn but then it's not central London which should help.

Richmond has a great vibe - the high street is cool, lots of great coffee shops etc.
 
gregmcc said:
Premier Inn's have the best beds and pillows from any of the hotels. Very comfy.

Prices are always reasonable. Full breakfasts ain't bad either.
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Agreed. We had a good stay there. Staying at a premier in, next month too.
 
That feeling when you’ve just dropped £3k on citizenship…

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Roger Banana said:
I'm planning a trip to the UK in December, and I'm just getting everything in order. A few questions that I'm hoping someone here can help with:
1. Tourist visa: going to apply for this soon. For travel insurance, does anyone know if the standard Discovery medical insurance is fine i.e. just print the non-Schengen letter from their site?
2. In terms of accommodation in London, we looking at staying at the Premier Inn by Kings Cross. Is this a dodgy location?
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Re the Premier Inn @ Kings Cross, how long are you in London and what are you planning on doing, or where are you planning on going?
You could certainly do far worse. Kings X station itself is an excellent base for getting around (almost every tube line intersects at Kings X) and the area around Granary Square/Coal Drops Yard is really lovely, although quite modern and not your typical 'London' experience. Rest of Kings Cross is quite meh - not an area I'd hang around in by choice - but you'll have a decent choice of restaurants and pubs nearby.
 
vigras rojara said:
If you're thinking of something a bit quieter, it might be worth looking at Richmond. Really nice area and only 30 minutes to central London on the District Line. Overground trains also available from there.

There is a Premier Inn there and it's within easy walking distance of the station and high street, although a bit further away from the top end of Richmond, which is right on the river and has some excellent walks. Might be worth having a look at the Richmond Hill Hotel - I haven't stayed there, but have been to a couple of functions there and it seems good. Not sure price-wise, it's posher than a Premier Inn but then it's not central London which should help.

Richmond has a great vibe - the high street is cool, lots of great coffee shops etc.
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Richmond is a really beautiful area, and I'd love to live there. But if it were my first time visiting London, I wouldn't recommend staying there. Too far out. And the District line can be crap - always delays.
 
chopsky said:
Richmond is a really beautiful area, and I'd love to live there. But if it were my first time visiting London, I wouldn't recommend staying there. Too far out. And the District line can be crap - always delays.
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Fair enough - it was just a suggestion as he asked for some quieter options.

I know the perils of the District line quite well as I lived in Kew for a bit.

But I agree that somewhere a bit more central might be better, particularly if he's in London for a fairly short time.
 
chopsky said:
Re the Premier Inn @ Kings Cross, how long are you in London and what are you planning on doing, or where are you planning on going?
You could certainly do far worse. Kings X station itself is an excellent base for getting around (almost every tube line intersects at Kings X) and the area around Granary Square/Coal Drops Yard is really lovely, although quite modern and not your typical 'London' experience. Rest of Kings Cross is quite meh - not an area I'd hang around in by choice - but you'll have a decent choice of restaurants and pubs nearby.
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Thanks! We will be in London for 12 nights, and looking to do almost everything in that time - it's why Kings Cross appeals, as you say, since you can basically go anywhere from there. I don't think we would plan on doing anything in Kings Cross except grab a dinner here or there, it's mainly because the hotel looks pretty decent and it's a central hub. My only concern is walking to/around the hotel at night, Although this may just be my South African paranoia!
 
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