Cheap bunks in shared dorms and a backpackers-of-the-world-unite atmosphere

How tourists can stay in cheap university housing in the U.K.

Couchsurfing and other hospitality networks allow you to sleep for free in other member's homes

Hospitality networks gather folks who are willing to put up fellow members in their homes for free or for a small fee

Camping and campgrounds are a cheap way to spend the night while traveling

Sleep in a religious guesthouse or retreat at abbeys, monasteries, priories, and convents across the U.K. from just £45

Bunkhouses, camping barns, and bunk barns are like rural hostels in the U.K.

Singles tours and other options and tips for solo travelers in the U.K.

Advice and tips for single travelers in the U.K.

Sleep for free on vacation by watching someone's house (and, often, watering their plants and feeding their cat)

Programs like WWOOF and Helpx let you barter your services for a free place to stay

If you love sailing, or just have an unquenchable taste for adventure and new experiences, you can sign on to help crew a boat just about anywhere in the world, including the U.K.

A network of free stone cabins where you can sleep off the beaten path in the U.K.