Hi lovely mumsnetters
Hoping for some advice from either London Stratford locals or people who have done similar before.
I've booked a solo ticket to see Metallica next July 3rd (nobody to go with so being brave and going alone rather than miss out!). Due to distance I'll be making a 2 day trip to London (train there Friday morning, back Saturday afternoon).
I'm looking for somewhere to stay that won't totally break the bank - while minimising late night solo travel.
I've seen Snoozebox but it's not currently taking bookings for 2026 - don't know why - so that's on the backburner for now.
To slightly complicate things, there's a small chance I may be heavily pregnant by then so if that's the case I would have to cancel my trip - but haven't got DH on board with DC2 yet so I'm proceeding with life as normal rather than put everything on hold in case.
The cheapest hotel with free cancellation I've found in close proximity to the stadium is Travelodge London Stratford but I'd need to pay the ~£320 now. Without free cancellation is ~£250 but obviously wouldn't get that back if I'm unable to travel. Should I just bite the bullet and pay up now?
How safe would you say travelling back to somewhere more central (e.g. Kings Cross area) to a cheaper hotel would be late at night on my own? I know there'll obviously be lots of people leaving the stadium but I'm still apprehensive.
Appreciate any advice you can give, I'm familiar with the tubes but not a London regular.
(Before DH gets a bashing, he did offer to come but I'd honestly rather go solo than with someone who won't enjoy it, and it also means he can stay home with DD).
Thanks!