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Stunning Central 2BR Flat btw Soho & Covent Garden
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Apartment in West End, London · 3.43 km from centre

    7.8

     

    23 reviews

    In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Sondheim Theatre, Stunning Central 2BR Flat btw Soho & Covent Garden features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is close to Prince Edward Theatre, Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross. The property is 200 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre, and within 300 metres of the city centre.

    This apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

    Popular points of interest near the apartment include Leicester Square Underground Station, Arts Theatre and Piccadilly Circus. London City Airport is 14 km away.

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    Great Flat on Oxford Street
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    Apartment in Marylebone, London · 2.85 km from centre

      7.8

       

      11 reviews

      Set in London, near Piccadilly Circus, Piccadilly Theatre and Oxford Circus, Great Flat on Oxford Street features free WiFi. The property is situated 1 km from Carnaby Street, 1.6 km from Tottenham Court Road and 1.7 km from Prince Edward Theatre. The property is 1.2 km from Madame Tussauds, and within 1.4 km of the city centre.

      The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

      Dining options are available close to the apartment.

      Popular points of interest near Great Flat on Oxford Street include Prince of Wales Theatre, Oxford Street and Sondheim Theatre. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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      Stylish 2 bed in Central London - Walking distance to Hyde Park & Notting Hill
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      Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.70 km from centre

        7.8

         

        4 reviews

        Stylish 2 bed in Central London - Walking distance to Hyde Park & Notting Hill is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 2.5 km from The Serpentine, 2.7 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 2.8 km from Madame Tussauds. It is set 1.3 km from Portobello Road Market and offers a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Paddington Station is 1.3 km away.

        The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

        Royal Albert Hall is 3.2 km from the apartment, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 3.6 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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        The Devonshire Residence
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        Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.25 km from centre

          7.8

           

          11 reviews

          In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to The Serpentine, The Devonshire Residence has free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is situated 2 km from Portobello Road Market, 2.2 km from Madame Tussauds and 1.7 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is 3.2 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Paddington Station.

          This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

          Lord's Cricket Ground is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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          Cosy Paddington Apartments
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          Apartment in Paddington, London · 2.48 km from centre

            7.8

             

            19 reviews

            Cosy Paddington Apartments is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 2 km from The Serpentine, 1.6 km from Madame Tussauds and 1.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. The property is situated 2 km from Royal Albert Hall, 2.4 km from Regents Park and 2.5 km from Portobello Road Market. The property is 2.9 km from the city centre and 200 metres from Paddington Station.

            With a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also offer free WiFi.

            Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 3 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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            Luxury Two bed by the US Embassy
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            Apartment in Vauxhall, London · 3.27 km from centre

              With a stay at this apartment in London (Wandsworth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Battersea Power Station. This apartment is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Westminster Abbey and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from London Eye.

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              Elegant Two Bedroom Apartment With Winter Garden
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              Apartment in Vauxhall, London · 3.25 km from centre

                With a stay at this apartment in London (Wandsworth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Battersea Power Station. This apartment is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Westminster Abbey and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from London Eye.

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                Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Winter Garden
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                Apartment in Vauxhall, London · 3.25 km from centre

                  With a stay at this apartment in London (Wandsworth), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Battersea Power Station. This apartment is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Westminster Abbey and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from London Eye.

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                  The Little Venice Studios
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                  Apartment in Little Venice, London · 3.46 km from centre

                    7.8

                     

                    16 reviews

                    Ideally situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, The Little Venice Studios is situated 1.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 1.6 km from Portobello Road Market and 1.9 km from Paddington Station. The property is around 3 km from Madame Tussauds, 3.3 km from The Serpentine and 3.5 km from London Zoo. Outdoor seating allows guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather.

                    The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while the kitchenette has an oven, a microwave and a toaster. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the apartment complex, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

                    Royal Albert Hall is 4.1 km from the apartment, while Regents Park is 4.6 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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                    1 bed flat Marylebone
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                    Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.03 km from centre

                      7.8

                       

                      30 reviews

                      1 bed flat Marylebone has 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 set 1.8 km from Regents Park, 2.6 km from The Serpentine and 2.7 km from London Zoo. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Madame Tussauds.

                      With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.

                      Oxford Circus is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Oxford Street is 3.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                      Superb Apartment near Buckingham Palace
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                      Apartment in City of Westminster, London · 3.54 km from centre

                        8.9

                         

                        87 reviews

                        In the centre of London, located within a short distance of Trafalgar Square and The National Gallery, Superb Apartment near Buckingham Palace offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre, 700 metres from Arts Theatre and 700 metres from Churchill War Rooms. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Embankment Underground Station.

                        This apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.

                        Popular points of interest near the apartment include Charing Cross, Banqueting House and Leicester Square Underground Station. London City Airport is 14 km away.

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                        Battersea Power Station Master
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                        Aparthotel in Nine Elms, London · 2.45 km from centre

                          Located in London (London City Centre), this aparthotel is within a 10-minute drive of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. This aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Thames River and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from London Eye.

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                          Stylish flat with garden in Notting Hill
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                          Apartment in Paddington, London · 3.22 km from centre

                            8.7

                             

                            34 reviews

                            Stylish flat with garden in Notting Hill, a property with a garden, is located in London, 2.2 km from Paddington Station, 3 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, as well as 3.3 km from Royal Albert Hall. The property is around 3.5 km from The Serpentine, 3.6 km from Madame Tussauds and 3.7 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Portobello Road Market is 600 metres away.

                            The spacious apartment with a patio and garden views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

                            Natural History Museum is 3.9 km from the apartment, while South Kensington Underground Station is 4.3 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

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                            2BD Marylebone Stunning Stay
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                            Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.46 km from centre

                              8.7

                               

                              3 reviews

                              Situated in London, near Oxford Circus, Regents Park and Oxford Street, 2BD Marylebone Stunning Stay features free WiFi. The property is located 2.2 km from Tottenham Court Road, 2.3 km from Dominion Theatre and 2.8 km from London Zoo. The property is 2.1 km from the city centre and 400 metres from Madame Tussauds.

                              The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

                              Popular points of interest near the apartment include Lord's Cricket Ground, Carnaby Street and Euston Station. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                              Marylebone Beaumont Mews
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                              Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.40 km from centre

                                8.7

                                 

                                3 reviews

                                In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Oxford Circus, Marylebone Beaumont Mews has free WiFi and a washing machine. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Carnaby Street, Dominion Theatre, and Euston Station. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 700 metres from Madame Tussauds.

                                The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                Popular points of interest near the apartment include Oxford Street, Regents Park and Tottenham Court Road. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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                                Wimpole 3 Bed Apartment
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                                Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.20 km from centre

                                  With a stay at Wimpole 3 Bed Apartment in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Oxford Street and Bond Street. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Marble Arch and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Regent Street.

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                                  2 Bed Piccadilly Apartment 2
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                                  Apartment in St James, London · 3.04 km from centre

                                    7.8

                                     

                                    67 reviews

                                    In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Piccadilly Circus, 2 Bed Piccadilly Apartment 2 features free WiFi and a washing machine. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Trafalgar Square, a 9-minute walk from The National Gallery and less than 1 km from Prince Edward Theatre. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 600 metres from St James's Park.

                                    The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                    Popular points of interest near the apartment include Prince of Wales Theatre, Sondheim Theatre and Piccadilly Theatre. London City Airport is 15 km away.

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                                    Stylish Apartment by Chelsea-Victoria-Pimlico
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                                    Apartment in Churchill, London · 1.96 km from centre

                                      8.7

                                       

                                      25 reviews

                                      In the Westminster Borough district of London, close to Victoria Underground Station, Stylish Apartment by Chelsea-Victoria-Pimlico features free WiFi and a washing machine. It is located 2.6 km from Buckingham Palace and provides a lift. The property is 2.4 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Victoria Train Station.

                                      The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                      South Kensington Underground Station is 2.7 km from the apartment, while Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.9 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

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                                      Modern Studio at Inverness Terrace
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                                      Apartment in Lancaster Gate, London · 2.09 km from centre

                                        With a stay at Modern Studio at Inverness Terrace in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 2-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Marble Arch.

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                                        Welcoming Flat With Sauna - Paddington
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                                        Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.74 km from centre

                                          Located in London (London City Centre), Welcoming Flat With Sauna - Paddington is within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This apartment is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Marble Arch and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kensington High Street.

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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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