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Peaceful NEW 1 bed flat by Hyde Park
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Apartment in Bayswater, London · 2.45 km from centre

    Offering inner courtyard views, Peaceful NEW 1 bed flat by Hyde Park is an accommodation set in London, 1.9 km from The Serpentine and 2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground. It is situated 1.5 km from Madame Tussauds and features a 24-hour front desk. The property is 2.3 km from the city centre and 1 km from Paddington Station.

    The apartment has 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

    Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment.

    Oxford Circus is 1.9 km from Peaceful NEW 1 bed flat by Hyde Park, while Oxford Street is 2.3 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

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    Luxury 2 bedroom house near Mayfair - Prime Location
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    Homestay in Marylebone, London · 2.96 km from centre

      Boasting quiet street views, Luxury 2 bedroom house near Mayfair - Prime Location features accommodation with balcony, around 1.1 km from Paddington Station. The property is around 1.4 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 1.8 km from Regents Park and 2.2 km from The Serpentine. The property is 2.5 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Madame Tussauds.

      At the homestay, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

      Oxford Circus is 2.8 km from the homestay, while London Zoo is 2.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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      Chic 2BD Flat with Private Balcony in Battersea
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      Apartment in Battersea, London · 2.67 km from centre

        10.0

         

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        Boasting accommodation with a patio, Chic 2BD Flat with Private Balcony in Battersea is located in London. The property is around 3.4 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 3.5 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and 3.8 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Clapham Junction.

        The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.

        Natural History Museum is 4 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 4.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 19 km away.

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        Gloucester Place Apartments
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        Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.46 km from centre

          7.0

           

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          Gloucester Place Apartments is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 600 metres from Madame Tussauds, 1.2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.1 km from Regents Park. The property is set 1.7 km from Paddington Station, 1.7 km from London Zoo and 2.7 km from The Serpentine. Oxford Street is 3 km from the apartment and Carnaby Street is 3.1 km away.

          All units feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony.

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

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          Central London, 2bed/2bath Marylebone.
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          Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.33 km from centre

            9.0

             

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            Central London, 2bed/2bath Marylebone. Is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 500 metres from Madame Tussauds, 1.3 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 1.2 km from Regents Park. The property is around 1.5 km from Paddington Station, 1.8 km from London Zoo and 2.7 km from The Serpentine. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

            The accommodation is non-smoking.

            Oxford Circus is 2.7 km from the apartment, while Euston Station is 2.8 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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            Imperial Wharf
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            Apartment in Sands End, London · 2.67 km from centre

              With a stay at this apartment in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This apartment is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hyde Park.

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              Fulham 2 bedroom apartment
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              Apartment in Munster, London · 2.82 km from centre

                7.7

                 

                26 reviews

                Fulham 2 bedroom apartment is set in the Hammersmith and Fulham district of London, 1.6 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, 2.2 km from Eventim Apollo and 2.4 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. The property is situated 3.2 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 3.6 km from Natural History Museum and 3.6 km from Victoria and Albert Museum. Clapham Junction is 4.4 km away and Portobello Road Market is 5.6 km from the apartment.

                The accommodation is non-smoking.

                Royal Albert Hall is 4.1 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 4.2 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 21 km away.

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                The Junction Hideaway
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                Homestay in Battersea, London · 3.04 km from centre

                  Well located in the Wandsworth district of London, The Junction Hideaway is located 300 metres from Clapham Junction, 3.9 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 4 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. The property is around 4.3 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, 4.5 km from Natural History Museum and 4.6 km from Royal Albert Hall. Victoria Train Station is 5.2 km away and Victoria Underground Station is 5.3 km from the homestay.

                  At the homestay, each unit comes with a wardrobe. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the homestay, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

                  Harrods is 4.7 km from the homestay, while O2 Academy Brixton is 5.1 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

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                  Stunning 2 bedroom Apartment in Marylebone High St
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                  Apartment in Marylebone, London · 3.36 km from centre

                    7.9

                     

                    12 reviews

                    Stunning 2 bedroom Apartment in Marylebone High St is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1 km from Regents Park, 1.4 km from Oxford Circus and 1.8 km from Oxford Street. The property is around 2.2 km from Tottenham Court Road, 2.3 km from Dominion Theatre and 1.8 km from Carnaby Street. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Madame Tussauds.

                    The apartment has 2 bedrooms, 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 available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                    Piccadilly Theatre is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Euston Station is 1.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                    High-end Duplex apartment - Mayfair
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                    Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.43 km from centre

                      High-end Duplex apartment - Mayfair has a patio and is located in London, within just 1.4 km of Piccadilly Theatre and 1.2 km of Oxford Circus. Featuring a terrace, the apartment is close to several noted attractions, around 1.6 km from Prince of Wales Theatre, 1.6 km from Sondheim Theatre and 1.5 km from St James's Park. The property is 1.4 km from Piccadilly Circus, and within 1.1 km of the city centre.

                      The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                      Popular points of interest near the apartment include Carnaby Street, Oxford Street and Buckingham Palace. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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                      LUXURY NEW 1 bed SUITE BOND ST APART’M MAYFAIR
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                      Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.74 km from centre

                        10.0

                         

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                        LUXURY NEW 1 bed SUITE BOND ST APART’M MAYFAIR is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.3 km from Piccadilly Circus, less than 1 km from Oxford Circus and a 17-minute walk from Madame Tussauds. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.8 km from Tottenham Court Road, 1.7 km from Prince Edward Theatre and 600 metres from Oxford Street. The property is 1.3 km from Piccadilly Theatre, and within 1.2 km of the city centre.

                        The accommodation is non-smoking.

                        Popular points of interest near the apartment include Queen's Theatre, Carnaby Street and Prince of Wales Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from LUXURY NEW 1 bed SUITE BOND ST APART’M MAYFAIR.

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                        Citymode Eaton
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                        Apartment in Belgravia, London · 1.46 km from centre

                          Citymode Eaton is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.4 km from Buckingham Palace, 1 km from Victoria Train Station and 1.7 km from St James's Park. The property is situated 2.5 km from Royal Albert Hall, 1.9 km from Natural History Museum and 1.5 km from The Serpentine. The property is 1.8 km from the city centre and 1 km from Harrods.

                          The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                          Popular points of interest near the apartment include Victoria Underground Station, South Kensington Underground Station and Victoria and Albert Museum. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                          Large Apartment in Central London
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                          Apartment in London City Centre, London · 2.72 km from centre

                            Set in the centre of London, 1.2 km from Piccadilly Theatre and 1.3 km from Piccadilly Circus, Large Apartment in Central London offers air conditioning. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen.

                            Popular points of interest near the apartment include Oxford Street, Oxford Circus and Queen's Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from Large Apartment in Central London.

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                            Rexwood Brook
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                            Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.72 km from centre

                              Rexwood Brook is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.3 km from Piccadilly Theatre, 1.5 km from St James's Park and less than 1 km from Oxford Circus. The property is around 1.5 km from Madame Tussauds, less than 1 km from Carnaby Street and a 19-minute walk from Prince Edward Theatre. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Piccadilly Circus.

                              The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.

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

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                              Designer Apartment in Harley St London
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                              Apartment in London City Centre, London · 3.46 km from centre

                                Situated less than 1 km from Oxford Circus and a 9-minute walk from Oxford Street, Designer Apartment in Harley St London offers accommodation right in the centre of London. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a fully equipped kitchen.

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                                room with great access to central London
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                                Homestay in Little Venice, London · 3.56 km from centre

                                  7.6

                                   

                                  8 reviews

                                  Room with great access to central London is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 2 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 1.9 km from Paddington Station and 3.2 km from Madame Tussauds. The property is situated 3.5 km from The Serpentine, 3.7 km from London Zoo and 4.1 km from Regents Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Portobello Road Market.

                                  The homestay comes with a flat-screen TV.

                                  Guests can also relax in the garden.

                                  Royal Albert Hall is 4.2 km from the homestay, while Olympia Exhibition Centre is 5 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

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                                  Cosy Room in Fulham Broadway
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                                  Guest house in Town, London · 2.24 km from centre

                                    Ideally set in the Hammersmith and Fulham district of London, Cosy Room in Fulham Broadway is situated 600 metres from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC, 2.3 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre and 2.9 km from South Kensington Underground Station. The property is around 3 km from Eventim Apollo, 3.4 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 3.4 km from Natural History Museum. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

                                    Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony.

                                    Harrods is 3.7 km from the guest house, while Royal Albert Hall is 3.9 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km away.

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                                    Sleep 2 in Piccadilly Soho Central London VRF
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                                    Apartment in West End, London · 3.46 km from centre

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                                      75 reviews

                                      Situated in London, 100 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre and 400 metres from Prince Edward Theatre, Sleep 2 in Piccadilly Soho Central London VRF provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The property is close to Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and The National Gallery. The property is 80 metres from Sondheim Theatre, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

                                      The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                      Popular points of interest near the apartment include Leicester Square Underground Station, Arts Theatre and Carnaby Street. London City Airport is 14 km from the property.

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                                      Contemporary 1 Bed in Pimlico
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                                      Apartment in Pimlico, London · 2.11 km from centre

                                        8.9

                                         

                                        10 reviews

                                        Offering city views, Contemporary 1 Bed in Pimlico is an accommodation situated in London, 1.6 km from Buckingham Palace and 1.8 km from Westminster Abbey. It is located less than 1 km from Victoria Underground Station and provides a lift. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 700 metres from Victoria Train Station.

                                        The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                        Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the apartment, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.

                                        Popular points of interest near Contemporary 1 Bed in Pimlico include Houses of Parliament, Churchill War Rooms and Harrods. London City Airport is 17 km away.

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                                        Esha Gate
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                                        Apartment in Westminster, London · 2.40 km from centre

                                          Esha Gate is located in the Westminster Borough district of London, less than 1 km from St James's Park, a 7-minute walk from Victoria Train Station and 500 metres from Victoria Underground Station. Popular points of interest nearby include Westminster Abbey, Banqueting House and Piccadilly Circus. The property is 400 metres from Buckingham Palace, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

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

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