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Battersea Studios by Sleepy
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Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.82 km from centre

    7.3

     

    186 reviews

    Set in London, 700 metres from Clapham Junction, Battersea Studios by Sleepy features rooms with city views and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features family rooms.

    Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a well-fitted kitchenette with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

    Guests can also relax in the garden.

    South Kensington Underground Station is 4.2 km from the apartment, while Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 4.3 km away. London City Airport is 21 km from the property.

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    Studio, Private, independant Entrance, Central, Battersea Park
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    Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.61 km from centre

      9.0

       

      156 reviews

      Featuring inner courtyard views, Studio, Private, independant Entrance, Central, Battersea Park provides accommodation with a terrace, around 2.5 km from Clapham Junction. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.1 km from Victoria Train Station.

      This apartment with garden views features parquet floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

      Victoria Underground Station is 3.2 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 3.4 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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      Arcadia Residences - Luxury Apartments in Kensington, London
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      Apartment in West Kensington, London · 2.64 km from centre

        9.3

         

        155 reviews

        Located within 400 metres of Olympia Exhibition Centre and 1.1 km of Eventim Apollo, Arcadia Residences - Luxury Apartments in Kensington, London provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in London. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room comes with a patio with views of the city.

        The apartment provides guests with a balcony, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels.

        Natural History Museum is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 3.1 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 17 km from the property.

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        Haven Hotel
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        Hotel in Bayswater, London · 2.40 km from centre

          7.1

           

          3,638 reviews

          Situated in Sussex Gardens, Haven Hotel offers traditionally furnished rooms with satellite TV. It is a 5-minute walk from Paddington Station, which offers a direct train link to Heathrow Airport in 20 minutes.

          Rooms all have facilities for making tea and coffee, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. There is free Wi-Fi in every room, and guests can also make use of a work desk.

          The reception desk is open 24-hours, and space for private parking on site is available (for an additional charge).

          Hyde Park and the world-famous shops of Oxford Street can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot. London Zoo is just 2 miles from the building.

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          Notting Hill Apartments Collection
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          Apartment in Colville, London · 2.95 km from centre

            9.4

             

            173 reviews

            Situated in London, 300 metres from Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill Apartments Collection features rooms with city views and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 2.2 km from Paddington Station and 2.9 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. The apartment has family rooms.

            All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

            Royal Albert Hall is 3 km from the apartment, while The Serpentine is 3.4 km from the property. London City Airport is 21 km away.

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            Vancouver Hotel & Studios
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            Hotel in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.40 km from centre

              8.5

               

              2,093 reviews

              Located just a 4-minute walk from Hyde Park in the heart of London city centre, Vancouver Hotel and Studios offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access available for all guests. The property is a 2-minute walk from Bayswater Underground Station and Portobello Road Market is less than a mile away.

              Apartments at Vancouver Hotel and Studios feature a TV and a DVD player. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a refrigerator and kitchenware. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and ironing facilities.

              At Vancouver Hotel and Studios there is a garden.

              For guests that are interested in visiting the surroundings, the Royal Albert Hall is a 22-minute journey on foot. Westfield London shopping centre is 1.7 miles away and Buckingham Palace is 2.6 miles away.

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              The Hammersmith Nest - Lovely 3bdr Flat With Parking Patio
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              Apartment in Hammersmith, London · 3.38 km from centre

                With a stay at The Hammersmith Nest - Lovely 3bdr Flat With Parking Patio in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Thames River. This apartment is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Natural History Museum.

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                My Serviced Space - Battersea 1A
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                Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 2.69 km from centre

                  8.0

                   

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                  With a stay at this apartment in London (Wandsworth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Sloane Square. This apartment is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from London Eye.

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                  2 BR Flat Edgware Road
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                  Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.03 km from centre

                    8.2

                     

                    53 reviews

                    2 BR Flat Edgware Road features a balcony and is located in London, within just 1.2 km of Lord's Cricket Ground and less than 1 km of Paddington Station. The property is around 1.8 km from Regents Park, 2.6 km from The Serpentine and 2.7 km from London Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Madame Tussauds is 1.1 km away.

                    The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine and a microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                    Oxford Circus is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Oxford Street is 3.2 km away. London City Airport is 18 km from the property.

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                    Charming 2-bed Apt, Pimlico
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                    Apartment in Pimlico, London · 2.03 km from centre

                      10.0

                       

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                      Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and Sloane Square. This apartment is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hyde Park.

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                      easyHotel Paddington
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                      Hotel in Paddington, London · 2.51 km from centre

                        6.9

                         

                        176 reviews

                        easyHotel Paddington offers accommodation a minute's walk from Paddington Rail and Tube station and St Mary's Hospital.

                        Every room at this hotel comes with a flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom and free toiletries.

                        WiFi is available for a surcharge.

                        There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

                        Hyde Park is 1.1 km from easyHotel Paddington, while Lord's Cricket Ground is 1.4 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                        The Interlock Apartments - Oxford St
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                        Apartment in Fitzrovia, London · 3.59 km from centre

                          7.6

                           

                          88 reviews

                          The Interlock Apartments - Oxford St features rooms with free WiFi in the centre of London. The property features city views and is 1 km from Tottenham Court Road and less than 1 km from Dominion Theatre. The property is close to popular attractions like Piccadilly Theatre, Carnaby Street and British Museum.

                          The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels.

                          Popular points of interest near the apartment include Oxford Street, Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                          Westbourne Terrace
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                          Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.24 km from centre

                            8.4

                             

                            103 reviews

                            Offering inner courtyard views, Westbourne Terrace is an accommodation located in London, 1.6 km from The Serpentine and 2 km from Madame Tussauds. Private parking is available on site. The property is 3 km from the city centre and 200 metres from Paddington Station.

                            With free WiFi, this apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Portobello Road Market is 2.2 km from the apartment, while Royal Albert Hall is 1.6 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                            Luxury Apartment located near Marble Arch & Baker Street
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                            Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.12 km from centre

                              9.3

                               

                              117 reviews

                              Situated in London, 1 km from Madame Tussauds and 1.2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, Luxury Apartment located near Marble Arch & Baker Street offers air conditioning. Housed in a building dating from 1930, this apartment is 1.1 km from Paddington Station and 1.8 km from Regents Park. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

                              The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                              The Serpentine is 2.6 km from the apartment, while London Zoo is 2.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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                              Mayfair Flat
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                              Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.33 km from centre

                                4.7

                                 

                                366 reviews

                                Situated in the heart of Mayfair in Central London, Mayfair Flat is just a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and within a mile of Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

                                The Mayfair Flat features a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, hoover and all cooking/dining equipment. The bathroom includes a power shower, bath and toiletries. The spacious lounge offers plenty of natural light, a flat-screen TV and a sofa bed.

                                Green Park Tube Station is only a 2-minute walk from the property, and the shopping district of Oxford Street is just under a mile away. Buckingham Palace can be reached via a scenic 10-minute walk through Green Park.

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                                St George Thames Apartment
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                                Apartment in Oval, London · 3.56 km from centre

                                  9.2

                                   

                                  98 reviews

                                  Featuring city views, St George Thames Apartment offers accommodation with a balcony, around 1.9 km from Westminster Abbey. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.9 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 2.4 km of the city centre.

                                  The spacious apartment with a terrace and river views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                                  Victoria Underground Station is 1.9 km from the apartment, while Big Ben is 2.2 km away. London City Airport is 15 km from the property.

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                                  Hidden Gem in Battersea w/ Free Parking
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                                  Apartment in Clapham, London · 3.56 km from centre

                                    9.1

                                     

                                    88 reviews

                                    Set in London with Clapham Junction nearby, Hidden Gem in Battersea w/ Free Parking provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 4.3 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 4.4 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and 4.7 km from Victoria Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.9 km from O2 Academy Brixton.

                                    With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                    Victoria and Albert Museum is 4.8 km from the apartment, while Victoria Underground Station is 4.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                    Marylebone Gloucester Place Apartments
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                                    Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.52 km from centre

                                      8.1

                                       

                                      20 reviews

                                      Set in London within 600 metres of Madame Tussauds and 1.1 km of Lord's Cricket Ground, Marylebone Gloucester Place Apartments offers rooms with free WiFi. The property is situated 2.9 km from Euston Station, 3 km from Oxford Circus and 3 km from Oxford Street. Carnaby Street is 3.1 km away and Camden Market is 3.6 km from the apartment.

                                      At the apartment complex, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

                                      Popular points of interest near the apartment include Regents Park, London Zoo and Paddington Station. London City Airport is 18 km from the property.

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                                      apartment Lavender Hill
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                                      Apartment in Battersea, London · 3.41 km from centre

                                        7.6

                                         

                                        70 reviews

                                        Offering city views, apartment Lavender Hill is an accommodation situated in London, 4 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 4 km from O2 Academy Brixton. The property is around 4.1 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, 4.4 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 4.7 km from Natural History Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set less than 1 km from Clapham Junction.

                                        The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

                                        Victoria Train Station is 4.8 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 4.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 20 km away.

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                                        Studio flat in Central London-PADDINGTON
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                                        Apartment in Paddington, London · 2.66 km from centre

                                          7.9

                                           

                                          23 reviews

                                          Studio flat in Central London-PADDINGTON is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Madame Tussauds, 1.7 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.7 km from The Serpentine. The property is around 2.5 km from Royal Albert Hall, 2.9 km from Regents Park and 3.2 km from London Zoo. The property is 500 metres from Paddington Station, and within 2.8 km of the city centre.

                                          With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                          Oxford Circus is 3.2 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.3 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                          Find out more about South Kensington

                                          South Kensington is effortlessly elegant without feeling overly formal, thanks to its ability to blend leafy squares with stylish cafés and world-renowned museums. Set just west of central London, the SW7 postcode gently hums with culture, coffee stops and hidden gardens to create a welcoming atmosphere away from the city's busier areas.

                                          The neighbourhood's charm comes from its laid-back pace and refined details, whether you’re browsing independent bookshops, relaxing in boutique cafés or exploring quiet, tree-lined streets. Staying in South Kensington places you comfortably close to the heart of London, but at your own relaxed rhythm.

                                          Where to stay in South Kensington

                                          You have plenty of options when it comes to hotels in South Kensington. They range from smart, budget-friendly options to beautifully polished boutique stays. Many cheap hotels still offer plenty of charm and are just a stroll away from iconic attractions, perfect for exploring at your own pace

                                          If comfort and character are your priorities, the neighbourhood’s selection of boutique hotels hits the spot. Think tasteful rooms with personalised service and inviting lounge spaces ideal for unwinding after busy days. South Kensington’s hotels offer a dash of luxury, often housed in handsome Victorian buildings overlooking quiet squares or tucked along elegant side streets.

                                          Top things to do in South Kensington

                                          • Wander through Exhibition Road’s museums. From dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum to cutting-edge design at the V&A, it’s a cultural hotspot all within a short walk.
                                          • Visit Hyde Park. It’s one of the world’s most famous green spaces and is ideal for quiet walks, picnics by the Serpentine or simply people-watching.
                                          • Stroll the immaculate Kensington Palace Gardens. They offer quiet charm alongside glimpses of royal life.
                                          • Spend an evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Whether it's for a classical concert or contemporary gig, evenings here feel special. And the stunning architecture is chef’s kiss.
                                          • Explore Brompton Food Market for gourmet delights. Pick up artisan cheeses, fresh pastries or enjoy lunch in their cosy garden, a favourite local spot perfect for food lovers.

                                          Insider tips for hotels in South Kensington

                                          • Stay slightly off the main roads around Gloucester Road or Cromwell Road. You’ll get a quiet night's sleep yet still be within easy walking distance to tube stations and attractions.
                                          • Many hotels offer discounted tickets or early entrance to local museums and galleries. Make sure to ask reception for insider perks.
                                          • Look for local markets like the South Kensington Farmers’ Market, on Bute Street, for tasty street snacks and gourmet treats.
                                          • Evening strolls around Thurloe Square or Onslow Gardens reveal the quieter, elegant side of South Kensington, often overlooked by visitors.
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