Leicester Hostels

Public transport consists of Arriva and First Leicester buses; using them you can travel freely throughout the city and its surroundings. Thrifty travelers have to buy a special ticket. You can buy it at newsstands or tobacco shops. Tickets are designed for a different number of days and trips.

Travelers who expect to devote a lot of time for walks and excursions around the city are recommended to come to Leicester in the late spring or in summer. At this time, the weather is most favorable, it’s warm and sunny. Winters are also quite soft, but some attractions are closed in cold months.

In large shopping malls, luxury stores and upscale restaurants you can pay by credit card. Almost all credit cards of international standard are accepted. It’s better to go to a market with a sufficient number of small denomination bills. You can bargain with the local sellers, however, it won’t reduce the price of goods by more than 5%.

In restaurants and cafes it’s customary to leave a tip; it has to be at least 10% of the total order. In the upscale places the service charge is usually included in a total account, but if you want to thank the helpful waiter, you can increase the sum of the tip.
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