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Mayfair central Apartment for families
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Apartment in Mayfair, London · 2.70 km from centre

    Located in London, 1.3 km from Piccadilly Circus and less than 1 km from Oxford Circus, Mayfair central Apartment for families offers air conditioning. The property is close to Prince of Wales Theatre, Tottenham Court Road and Prince Edward Theatre. The property is 1.3 km from Piccadilly Theatre, and within 1.2 km of the city centre.

    The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. The accommodation is non-smoking.

    Popular points of interest near the apartment include Madame Tussauds, Queen's Theatre and Carnaby Street. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from Mayfair central Apartment for families.

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    Shepherd Street, Mayfair
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    Holiday home in Mayfair, London · 2.27 km from centre

      Set in London, 1.2 km from Piccadilly Circus and 1.2 km from St James's Park, Shepherd Street, Mayfair offers air conditioning. It is situated 1.3 km from Piccadilly Theatre and offers a lift. The property is less than 1 km from Buckingham Palace, and within 900 metres of the city centre.

      The 3-bedroom holiday home is fitted with 2 living rooms with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

      Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Prince of Wales Theatre, Carnaby Street and Oxford Circus. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from Shepherd Street, Mayfair.

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      One of a Kind - Converted Ship in the Heart of London
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      Boat in Nine Elms, London · 2.91 km from centre

        9.5

         

        37 reviews

        One of a Kind - Converted Ship in the Heart of London, a property with a garden, is set in London, 2.9 km from Victoria Underground Station, 3.3 km from Big Ben, as well as 3.3 km from Houses of Parliament. It is located 2.9 km from Westminster Abbey and provides private check-in and check-out. The property is 2.7 km from the city centre and 2.8 km from Victoria Train Station.

        The spacious boat is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can take in the views of the city from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

        Churchill War Rooms is 3.3 km from the boat, while Banqueting House is 3.6 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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        Bloom East Room 321
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        Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 2.98 km from centre

          Bloom East Room 321 is located in the Wandsworth district of London, 2.8 km from Westminster Abbey, 2.8 km from Victoria Train Station and 2.9 km from Victoria Underground Station. The property is situated 3.3 km from Big Ben, 3.3 km from Houses of Parliament and 3.3 km from Churchill War Rooms. O2 Academy Brixton is 3.5 km away and St James's Park is 4 km from the apartment.

          All of the air-conditioned units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen and terrace.

          Buckingham Palace is 3.5 km from the apartment, while Banqueting House is 3.5 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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          Spacious Victoria 2 bedroom home
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          Apartment in Pimlico, London · 2.86 km from centre

            Spacious Victoria 2 bedroom home is situated in the Westminster Borough district of London, 1.5 km from Victoria Underground Station, 2 km from Westminster Abbey and 2.3 km from Big Ben. The property is located 1.9 km from Houses of Parliament, 2.4 km from Churchill War Rooms and 2.5 km from Buckingham Palace. The property is 1.4 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 2.4 km of the city centre.

            The accommodation is non-smoking.

            Banqueting House is 2.7 km from the apartment, while St James's Park is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from Spacious Victoria 2 bedroom home.

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            Charles Hope London Battersea
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            Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 3.14 km from centre

              Set 3 km from Westminster Abbey, Charles Hope London Battersea offers accommodation with a balcony. The property is located 3 km from Victoria Train Station, 3.1 km from Victoria Underground Station and 3.4 km from Big Ben. Buckingham Palace is 3.6 km from the apartment and Banqueting House is 3.6 km away.

              All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

              Houses of Parliament is 3.4 km from the apartment, while Churchill War Rooms is 3.5 km away. London City Airport is 16 km from the property.

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              Thornes House Apartments
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              Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 3.27 km from centre

                8.5

                 

                47 reviews

                Featuring city views, Thornes House Apartments is set in the Wandsworth district of London, 2.9 km from Victoria Train Station and 3 km from Victoria Underground Station. It is situated 2.9 km from Westminster Abbey and features a lift. Churchill War Rooms is 3.4 km from the apartment and Buckingham Palace is 3.6 km away.

                All units are fitted with a dishwasher, oven, a kettle, a a bath or shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. At the apartment complex, each unit includes a balcony, a private bathroom and a TV.

                Big Ben is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Houses of Parliament is 3.3 km from the property. London City Airport is 16 km away.

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                Be London - The Soho Townhouse
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                Apartment in Soho, London · 3.27 km from centre

                  Be London - The Soho Townhouse is set in the Westminster Borough district of London, 400 metres from Piccadilly Theatre, 700 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre and 600 metres from Oxford Circus. The property is close to Tottenham Court Road, Dominion Theatre and Prince Edward Theatre. The property is a few steps from Carnaby Street, and within 700 metres of the city centre.

                  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 a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                  Popular points of interest near the apartment include Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Sondheim Theatre. London City Airport is 15 km from the property.

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                  Modern Apartment designed by Djeus
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                  Apartment in City of Westminster, London · 3.07 km from centre

                    Situated in London, 800 metres from Trafalgar Square and less than 1 km from St James's Park, Modern Apartment designed by Djeus offers air conditioning. The property is close to The National Gallery, Leicester Square Underground Station and Charing Cross. The property is 400 metres from Piccadilly Circus, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

                    The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                    Popular points of interest near the apartment include Queen's Theatre, Piccadilly Theatre and Prince of Wales Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 15 km from Modern Apartment designed by Djeus.

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                    Broadwick Apartment London
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                    Apartment in London City Centre, London · 3.40 km from centre

                      Located 200 metres from Carnaby Street and 400 metres from Piccadilly Theatre, Broadwick Apartment London offers accommodation in the centre of London. This apartment is 700 metres from Prince of Wales Theatre and less than 1 km from Tottenham Court ...

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                      The Luxe Lounge 2Bed 2Bath Sauna and Private Cinema
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                      Apartment in Westminster, London · 2.90 km from centre

                        Featuring a sauna, The Luxe Lounge 2Bed 2Bath Sauna and Private Cinema is set in London. Located in the Westminster Borough district, the property provides guests with access to a sauna. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 600 metres from Westminster Abbey.

                        The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                        Popular points of interest near the apartment include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament. London City Airport is 15 km away.

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                        Embassy Gardens 2 Bed Apartment - London SkyPool
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                        Apartment in Nine Elms, London · 3.38 km from centre

                          8.5

                           

                          9 reviews

                          Set in London, Embassy Gardens 2 Bed Apartment - London SkyPool offers accommodation with a private pool, a terrace and garden views. This apartment provides accommodation with a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Westminster Abbey.

                          The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured.

                          Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                          Victoria Train Station is 2.4 km from the apartment, while Victoria Underground Station is 2.5 km away. London City Airport is 15 km from the property.

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                          Soho Inn luxury flat
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                          Apartment in London City Centre, London · 3.38 km from centre

                            Soho Inn luxury flat is set in the centre of London, close to Carnaby Street, Piccadilly Theatre and Oxford Circus.

                            Each unit is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private ba...

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                            Vauxhall Bridge Road by Aeria Apartments
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                            Apartment in Westminster, London · 2.38 km from centre

                              8.4

                               

                              12 reviews

                              Located in London (London City Centre), Vauxhall Bridge Road by Aeria Apartments is within a 15-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Big Ben.

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                              Half moon Piccadilly
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                              Hotel in Mayfair, London · 2.46 km from centre

                                Conveniently set in London, Half moon Piccadilly provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. The property is set less than 1 km from St James's Park, a 13-minute walk from Prince of Wales Theatre and 1.4 km from Oxford Circus. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Piccadilly Circus.

                                At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

                                Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.

                                Popular points of interest near Half moon Piccadilly include Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Theatre and Queen's Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.

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                                Sino Hotel
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                                Guesthouse in Addison, London · 3.32 km from centre

                                  6.2

                                   

                                  118 reviews

                                  Located in London (Hammersmith), Sino Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. This guest house is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hyde Park and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Marble Arch.

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                                  The Wellesley Knightsbridge, A Luxury Collection Hotel
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                                  Hotel in Knightsbridge, London · 1.72 km from centre

                                    9.2

                                     

                                    133 reviews

                                    Breakfast available

                                    The Wellesley Knightsbridge, A Luxury Collection Hotel is centrally located in London – a 3-minute walk from Hyde Park and 9 minutes by foot from Harrods. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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                                    MSK Hotel 82
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                                    Hotel in Marylebone, London · 3.03 km from centre

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                                      2,697 reviews

                                      Less than 5 minutes' walk from Baker Street London Underground Station and less than a mile from Paddington and the Heathrow Express, Hotel 82 offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi access.

                                      The hotel is also less than a mile from Marble Arch and a 10-minute walk from the shops of Oxford Street.

                                      Each of the modern rooms features a flat-screen TV and a private shower or bathroom with free toiletries.

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                                      Apartment Kensington Heights by Interhome
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                                      Apartment in Earl's Court, London · 1.58 km from centre

                                        Apartment Kensington Heights by Interhome is situated in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, 1.8 km from South Kensington Underground Station, 1.6 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC and 1.8 km from Natural History Museum. The property is around 2.5 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, 2.6 km from Eventim Apollo and 2.7 km from Harrods. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.7 km away.

                                        This apartment features 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                        Royal Albert Hall is 2.7 km from the apartment, while The Serpentine is 3.5 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km away.

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                                        Studio Kensington Lower Studio by Interhome
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                                        Apartment in Earl's Court, London · 1.58 km from centre

                                          Studio Kensington Lower Studio by Interhome is situated in the Kensington and Chelsea district of London, 1.7 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre, 1.8 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 1.6 km from Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. The property is around 1.8 km from Natural History Museum, 2 km from Victoria and Albert Museum and 2.6 km from Royal Albert Hall. The Serpentine is 3.5 km away and Clapham Junction is 4.8 km from the apartment.

                                          With free WiFi, this apartment features a cable TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave.

                                          Eventim Apollo is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 2.7 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 18 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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