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Central Ensuite Boutique Room 103
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Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.01 km from centre

    8.6

     

    10 reviews

    Central Ensuite Boutique Room 103 is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from Paddington Station, 2.1 km from Regents Park and 2.3 km from The Serpentine. It is set 1.3 km from Madame Tussauds and offers a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lord's Cricket Ground is 1.2 km away.

    The apartment is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

    Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Portobello Road Market is 2.9 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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    Modern self-contained Ground and Basement studios
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    Apartment in Holland Park, London · 2.93 km from centre

      8.7

       

      70 reviews

      Situated within 1.4 km of Portobello Road Market and 1.6 km of Olympia Exhibition Centre in London, Modern self-contained Ground and Basement studios features accommodation with seating area. The property is located 2.9 km from Eventim Apollo, 3.2 km from Royal Albert Hall and 3.3 km from Paddington Station. South Kensington Underground Station is 4.3 km away and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 4.9 km from the apartment.

      The units have a fully equipped kitchenette with dining area, a fridge, kettle, and kitchenware. With a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also feature free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

      The Serpentine is 3.9 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.9 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 21 km away.

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      Your Perfect Stay Apartments London Battersea - Bigger and better than a Hotel!
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      Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 3.12 km from centre

        8.7

         

        45 reviews

        Located within 3 km of Westminster Abbey and 3 km of Victoria Train Station, Your Perfect Stay Apartments London Battersea - Bigger and better than a Hotel! 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. Each room comes with a balcony with city views.

        The units come with tiled 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 walk-in shower and slippers. 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.

        Victoria Underground Station is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Big Ben is 3.4 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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        2 Bed 2 Bath Next to Nine Elms Station - Zone 1
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        Apartment in Oval, London · 3.54 km from centre

          8.7

           

          48 reviews

          Offering city views, 2 Bed 2 Bath Next to Nine Elms Station - Zone 1 is an accommodation set in London, 2.5 km from Westminster Abbey and 2.5 km from Victoria Train Station. The property is situated 2.6 km from Victoria Underground Station, 3 km from Big Ben and 3 km from Houses of Parliament. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and O2 Academy Brixton is 2.4 km away.

          The spacious apartment with a balcony and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

          Churchill War Rooms is 3 km from the apartment, while Buckingham Palace is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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          Duplex studio by Hyde park - 9
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          Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.04 km from centre

            8.7

             

            63 reviews

            In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to The Serpentine, Duplex studio by Hyde park - 9 has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is around 2.3 km from Portobello Road Market, 1.4 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.6 km from Madame Tussauds. The property is 3.2 km from the city centre and 800 metres from Paddington Station.

            The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered. The accommodation is non-smoking.

            Lord's Cricket Ground is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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            Stylish Studio Escape in West London
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            Apartment in West Kensington, London · 2.67 km from centre

              8.6

               

              49 reviews

              Stylish Studio Escape in West London is located in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, 2.5 km from Eventim Apollo, 2.7 km from Portobello Road Market and 2.8 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property has inner courtyard views and is 2.9 km from Natural History Museum and 3.2 km from South Kensington Underground Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Olympia Exhibition Centre is less than 1 km away.

              The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

              Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 3.8 km from the apartment, while Victoria and Albert Museum is 3.8 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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              Darley House by Viridian Apartments
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              Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.74 km from centre

                8.7

                 

                55 reviews

                In the centre of London, Darley House by Viridian Apartments provides rooms with free WiFi. This recently renovated apartment is located 1.3 km from Piccadilly Circus and 1.3 km from Piccadilly Theatre. The apartment has private entrance.

                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 a bath or shower 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 St James's Park, Oxford Circus and Prince of Wales Theatre. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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                2BR Gem by Hyde Park & Paddington Station
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                Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.27 km from centre

                  8.5

                   

                  2 reviews

                  In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to The Serpentine, 2BR Gem by Hyde Park & Paddington Station features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is set 2 km from Madame Tussauds, 2.1 km from Portobello Road Market and 1.7 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is 300 metres from Paddington Station, and within 3.1 km of the city centre.

                  The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                  Lord's Cricket Ground is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.1 km away. London City Airport is 18 km from the property.

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                  Marylebone gem apartments
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                  Apartment in Marylebone, London · 2.83 km from centre

                    8.6

                     

                    41 reviews

                    Marylebone gem apartments in London offers accommodation with free WiFi, 1.6 km from Paddington Station, 1.7 km from Regents Park and 1.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is around 2.1 km from The Serpentine, 1.6 km from Oxford Circus and 2.3 km from Oxford Street. The property is 2 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Madame Tussauds.

                    The accommodation is non-smoking.

                    Piccadilly Circus is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Piccadilly Theatre is 2.5 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                    2 single or 1 King bed in Notting Hill, London
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                    Apartment in London City Centre, London · 2.12 km from centre

                      8.5

                       

                      17 reviews

                      Offering free WiFi, 2 single or 1 King bed in Notting Hill, London is set in the centre of London within 1.1 km of Portobello Road Market and 1.9 km from Royal Albert Hall. This apartment is 2.5 km from Natural History Museum and 2.8 km from The Serpentine.

                      The apartment is fitted with 1 separate bedroom, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room with a flat-screen TV.

                      Paddington Station is 2.3 km from the apartment, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 21 km from 2 single or 1 King bed in Notting Hill, London.

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                      Victoria - 1 bedroom appartment 4 people
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                      Apartment in Pimlico, London · 2.43 km from centre

                        8.7

                         

                        87 reviews

                        Victoria - 1 bedroom appartment 4 people is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 500 metres from Victoria Underground Station, 1.1 km from Buckingham Palace and 1.3 km from Westminster Abbey. The property is around 1.6 km from St James's Park, 1.9 km from Banqueting House and 2.4 km from Trafalgar Square. The property is 1.6 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Victoria Train Station.

                        With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                        Popular points of interest near the apartment include Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Churchill War Rooms. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                        The Earl's Court Haven
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                        Apartment in Kensington, London · 1.58 km from centre

                          8.4

                           

                          170 reviews

                          The Earl's Court Haven features accommodation within 4.5 km of the centre of London, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. The property is situated 2.1 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, 2 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2.7 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. Harrods is 2.8 km away and Eventim Apollo is 2.9 km from the apartment.

                          The units in the apartment complex are fitted with a kettle. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. All units have bed linen.

                          Popular points of interest near the apartment include Olympia Exhibition Centre, Natural History Museum and South Kensington Underground Station. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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                          Battersea apartment
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                          Holiday home in Battersea, London · 1.80 km from centre

                            7.6

                             

                            12 reviews

                            Offering garden views, Battersea apartment is an accommodation located in London, 2.2 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 2.3 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. The property is situated 2.6 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, 2.8 km from Natural History Museum and 3 km from Harrods. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Clapham Junction is 1.9 km away.

                            The holiday home also provides guests with a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, as well as a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                            Royal Albert Hall is 3.2 km from the holiday home, while Victoria Train Station is 3.8 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

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                            Charming & Quaint Old Compton Apartamento - Quiet Guests Only Allowed, No Parties Allowed, Over 25 years old or families
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                            Apartment in Soho, London · 3.64 km from centre

                              8.6

                               

                              42 reviews

                              Charming & Quaint Old Compton Apartamento - Quiet Guests Only Allowed, No Parties Allowed, Over 25 years old or families in London features accommodation with free WiFi, 200 metres from Sondheim Theatre, 400 metres from Leicester Square Underground Station and 400 metres from Arts Theatre. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus, and Piccadilly Theatre. The property is 90 metres from Prince Edward Theatre, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

                              The 1-bedroom apartment has a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                              Popular points of interest near the apartment include Dominion Theatre, Prince of Wales Theatre and Oxford Street. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

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                              Two bedroom Flat with Private Patio in Battersea
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                              Apartment in Battersea, London · 3.03 km from centre

                                8.6

                                 

                                65 reviews

                                Boasting accommodation with a patio, Two bedroom Flat with Private Patio in Battersea is situated in London. It is set 3.7 km from O2 Academy Brixton and features private check-in and check-out. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Clapham Junction is 1.8 km away.

                                The 2-bedroom apartment has a living room with a flat-screen TV, 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. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                                Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                                Victoria Train Station is 4 km from the apartment, while Victoria Underground Station is 4.1 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                                The Orderly By Estatesmen
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                                Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.49 km from centre

                                  8.5

                                   

                                  6 reviews

                                  In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to St James's Park, The Orderly By Estatesmen features free WiFi and a washing machine. It is set 1.1 km from Prince of Wales Theatre and offers a lift. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Piccadilly Circus.

                                  The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 2 bathrooms. A TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                  Popular points of interest near the apartment include Sondheim Theatre, Piccadilly Theatre and Carnaby Street. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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                                  Central Boutique Room 101
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                                  Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.01 km from centre

                                    8.5

                                     

                                    17 reviews

                                    Central Boutique Room 101 is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from Paddington Station, 2.1 km from Regents Park and 2.3 km from The Serpentine. It is set 1.3 km from Madame Tussauds and offers a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lord's Cricket Ground is 1.2 km away.

                                    The apartment has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

                                    Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Portobello Road Market is 2.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                    The Mayfair comfort
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                                    Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.49 km from centre

                                      8.5

                                       

                                      11 reviews

                                      Right in the heart of London, situated within a short distance of Piccadilly Circus and Prince of Wales Theatre, The Mayfair comfort offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a toaster and kettle. It is located 1.2 km from Piccadilly Theatre and features a lift. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from Queen's Theatre.

                                      The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property offers quiet street views.

                                      Popular points of interest near The Mayfair comfort include St James's Park, Carnaby Street and Oxford Street. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                                      Central Boutique Room 302
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                                      Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.01 km from centre

                                        8.5

                                         

                                        21 reviews

                                        Central Boutique Room 302 is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from Paddington Station, 2.1 km from Regents Park and 2.3 km from The Serpentine. It is situated 1.3 km from Madame Tussauds and features a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lord's Cricket Ground is 1.2 km away.

                                        The apartment has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

                                        Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Portobello Road Market is 2.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                        GuestReady - Central 1BR Stay in Marylebone
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                                        Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.12 km from centre

                                          8.5

                                           

                                          14 reviews

                                          Situated in London, near Regents Park, Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus, GuestReady - Central 1BR Stay in Marylebone features free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Sondheim Theatre, Tottenham Court Road and Dominion Theatre. The property is 1.6 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Madame Tussauds.

                                          The apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                          Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around London, like cycling.

                                          Popular points of interest near GuestReady - Central 1BR Stay in Marylebone include Piccadilly Theatre, Oxford Street and Carnaby Street. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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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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