Hidden gem in Kensington, Central London

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4430.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Explore the area

London, England

Kensington High Street5 min walk
Natural History Museum11 min walk
Hyde Park12 min walk
London (LHR-Heathrow)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Kensington & Chelsea is a prestigious and affluent area located in the western part of London, United Kingdom. Just moments from some of London's most popular museums such as V&A, National History Museum, Science Museum, concert hall Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park as well as excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options, this flat offers the ultimate in convenience and luxury.

Inside the flat, you'll find a comfortable and stylish living space, complete with modern amenities and tasteful décor. The open-plan kitchen and living area is perfect for entertaining guests, while the spacious bedroom (150x200 bed) provides a quiet retreat at the end of a busy day.

And with a range of amenities, including high-speed internet, a fully equipped kitchen, 50 inch Smart TV and a modern bathroom, you'll have everything you need to make this flat your home away from home.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed in patio

Front door and windows are locked when going out

The building is quiet and same should be expected from the guests. TV/music volume is kept at a reasonable level especially after 10pm.

Please have you ID with you when you arrive to check in

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. Marble Arch and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

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What's nearby

Kensington High Street - 5 min walk
Royal Albert Hall - 10 min walk
Natural History Museum - 11 min walk
Hyde Park - 12 min walk
Victoria and Albert Museum - 14 min walk

Getting around

West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fait Maison - ‬1 min walk
‪Hjem - ‬1 min walk
‪Da Mario - ‬1 min walk
‪Guillam Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
‪The Queen's Arms - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem in Kensington, Central London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem in Kensington, Central London?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem in Kensington, Central London?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem in Kensington, Central London located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Imperial College London, Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Natural History Museum and Hyde Park are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and High Street Kensington Station is 11 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jude B.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and trouble free stay.

We stayed a week at the apartment and had no issues. There are lots of small conveniences that made our stay more like home, and would stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Della D.

3 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect position

This property has a lovely little balcony that you can sit out and have your morning coffee looking over trees and the back gardens of Kensington. The flat is bright and airy and in a great position for visiting London.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sissy S., Vienna

27 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

We loved our stay at this fabulous apartment vey much. Everything was as listed. Its close to an underground station and the bus stop is just around the corner. There are supermarkets and restaurants in the neighbourhood which we found very convenient. Not to forget the pub just opposite the flat! I hope we could come again one day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

16 Jan 2019

Fantastic property in excellent location.

We really enjoyed our time in London and this apartment was excellent. It is very close to restaurants, grocery stores and transport, and Kensington itself is very close to most of London's best locations and activities. The apartment was warm and clean and had everything that we needed. It was also secure and very quiet. We would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment or staying there again if we had the chance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Toronto, Ontario

3 Oct 2018

Wonderful

Small but very clean and well appointed apartment in excellent location. Only 5min walk to Gloucester tube station. Lovely safe neighbourhood and felt very safe walking at night. One set of stairs to apartment manageable. Small balcony let’s you step outside and enjoy the sunset. Would have eaten out there in warmer weather. Host Michael kind and extremely helpful. Loved our stay here and will be back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shonagh F.

26 Jul 2018

Stunning flat and very peaceful in great location

Had a wonderful 2 night stay in this stunning flat. Perfect location. Would definitely stay here again when back in London.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

7 Jun 2018

Great Flat, great location, great value!

Three friends and I stayed at the flat for 2 nights and it was just great - charming, well equipped, clean and great value for money given the location. We had a great time! I would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

drew f.

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat in Great neighborhood

I had a great stay. Lovely flat, vibrant neighborhood, and a responsive host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - great host.

Close to plenty of dining, shopping, and close to all transit for sightseeing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigi B.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in London

Lovely place in an amazing location

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carri D.

12 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We were ending our vacation with a couple days in London. This flat was close enough to all the sites to be within walking distance or a short tube ride. Nice clean flat. Checking in and out was very easy. The futon couch was a bit tight for 2 young adults to sleep on but they managed for 2 nights. You can hear the people in the flat above you. I highly recommend the pub across the street and the pizza shop up the road for food. The coffee shop nearby had delicious croissants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salome R.

23 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit in London

This was a perfect location for a quick visit to London! Local pub right outside the door and the tube station short walk from property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Great location, thoughtfully appointed unit- the nicest of many places we’ve stayed in London and we look forward to staying again on a future visit. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

All was as expected on arrival. Very clear communication from the owner. Flat was easy to find, close to the Underground, and there were great small and local coffee shops and restaurants right down the street. Beautiful streets. We enjoyed exploring Kensington and its neighborly feel. It was a welcome respit after busy days exploring more touristy destinations. Flat was clean and had what we needed and we enjoyed the little porch as well. Small and perfect for our London stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rodrigo V.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Was a great place to stay. Area was good, walking distance to museums and restaurants. Maybe not enough plates and glasses. Some noise from upstairs tenant. Overall a good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R., Leawood, Kansas. USA

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful flat & perfect location

Compact but airy and modern. The flat has everything you could possibly need with a bonus outdoor patio. Quiet neighborhood; walkable to Kensington Gardens, Harrods, tube stations and much more. Truly loved it — the host was truly wonderful, responsive, kind and supportive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

This flat is conveniently located near the underground, museums and restaurants, yet it’s quiet inside. It was also very clean and comfortable. Communication with the host was terrific. Checking in was easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette G., Delta

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A/C was a godsend

The location is reasonably handy to the underground and is a nice neighborhood to go walking in. Accommodation was good and as described. As mentioned in the title, the A/C in the bedroom meant we could sleep at night in the 30 degree weather.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron H., San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

7 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Kensington at your doorstep

A gracious host who is extremely responsive and concerned about the quality of your experience. Apt is as listed with all conveniences within walking distance.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

17 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location!!

We loved this Kensington place! We were 3 adults and it fit us perfectly. The breakfast just down the street was superb! We also loved how close we were to the subway system and was able to get to all main London sites within minutes. We had family come in from the suburbs of London and they equally could not get over how fabulous this location is! Highly recommend! 5 stars for sure!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we could have stayed longer!

This is such a wonderful place. The modern entry and hallway, the beautifully modern unit itself, the neighborhood, the bed! I cannot give this place enough kudos. And Mikhail was such a generous host: we couldn’t figure out the heating system because neither one of us had ever dealt with radiators before. Mikhail actually came over, showed us how to use them, stayed chatting with us while the place heated up, and didn’t even make fun of us. Bonus! We had such a wonderful stay. Thank you, Mikhail!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Carol W.

19 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

STAY AWAY FROM HERE

On two separate occasions, the upstairs flat had a bad water leak when taking a shower and it spilled into our flat flooding our kitchen and kitchen floor. We couldn't cook our breakfast for two days. The owner said that these things happen and DID bring us towels to clean up the mess. He stated that the people upstairs took the showers with the door open causing the flood. However, it was clear there was a clog in the drain making our stay horrible. He stated he would refund us 100 pounds for the inconvenience but we have yet to see it. The location was quite good, just a quick walk to Kensington Palace and a 10 minute walk to the tube. We don't normally give such bad reviews but this trip would have been very nice without the flooding and subsequent brush off. The owner APPEARED nice but sounded like a used car salesman when we approached him with the problem

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P., Belmont, Geelong, Vic. Australia,

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super apartment in a fabulous location.

Second stay at this wonderful apartment, easy checkin, great communication from manager .All you need is in apartment ,even a balcony to enjoy a coffee in the sun. Close to shops, tube ,for Heathrow as well as to tourist spots. Had a great stay and hope to return. Dont hesitate, book this if you are considering visiting London.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022