London Travel Guide: Flexible Stays, Experiences & Accommodation Tips

Are you planning to travel to London anytime soon? The UK capital offers several unique experiences for you to consider. Of course, it goes without saying that you should choose your accommodation wisely beforehand. Here are some helpful insights on the most flexible stays, tips on finding accommodation and the experiences that you simply should not miss on your trip.

Modern-day travellers like you don’t want fixed commitments at times. Be it for business or leisure (or both) travel, many people (and possibly you too) may want the freedom to stay as long as they like without rigid leases. That rules out hotels and traditional rentals anyway. So, what’s a good option that you can consider? The answer lies in booking apartment hotels. The flexible apartment hotels in London combine the space and comfort of your own dedicated apartment for a home-like experience with the services and amenities of hotels.

The best part is that you’ll find flexible short and long-term leases that allow you to stay just as long as you want. At the same time, apartment hotels or aparthotels are mostly situated in prime areas with all-inclusive rates (covering utilities and services) that are often lower than hotels. You can cook your own meals, invite people over and get access to amenities like housekeeping, laundry, concierge, on-site gym and pool access, high-speed Wi-Fi, work desks, flat-screen televisions and whatnot!

On that note, here are some tips to find the best aparthotels in London:

• Check the location carefully. You can stay in zone 1 or 2 for quick access to various tourist sites. Some top choices include the West End, Covent Garden and South Bank. Other options include Marylebone and Kensington.

• Look for easy access to Tube stations to get around easily.

• Rates can be higher in central locations like Covent Garden or Mayfair.

• Make sure the apartment has flexible lease terms and examine the deposit and maintenance regulations carefully.

• Check what’s included in the rates and compare rates among multiple apartments in your preferred location.

• Read reviews and verify amenities like free Wi-Fi, breakfast packages, kitchens and weekly laundry/housekeeping to save money.

• Consider extended stays for better rates on your apartments. You will also find more affordable and quieter options in localities like Chiswick and others.

• Always book your apartment from a reliable provider or platform to get verified listings.

Here are some of the best apartment hotels in London that you can consider for your trip.

1. Moorgate Apartments- It is located in the heart of London at Lambs Passage, only 4 minutes away from the Moorgate Tube and 6 minutes from Barbican. This 1-bed apartment comes with wooden flooring, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washer/dryer machine, free Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning and concierge services. 

2. Wembley Park Apartments- Located in the heart of Wembley Park, this upscale apartment offers easy access to Wembley Stadium along with gorgeous balcony views. You can use the on-site gym and rooftop terrace here, while getting concierge support throughout your stay. There are several transportation facilities within minutes as well.

3. London City Apartments- Nestled at Lawrence House on City Red, this apartment is only 7 minutes away from Old Street Underground. The Angel Tube is just 10 minutes away as well. You will love the contemporary 1 and 2 bed units with their wooden flooring in the lounges, carpeted bedrooms and well-equipped kitchens. Other amenities include in-unit washer/dryer machines, concierge services, on-site gym access, elevator access and weekly housekeeping services. It is ideally positioned near the City of London and Shoreditch.

You can also explore this guide on the best neighbourhoods to stay in London for families to better understand.

These are only a few of the spacious and comfortable apartments that you can book in London for a wonderful stay.

Now that the accommodation bit is sorted, what about the experiences you can enjoy in London? Let’s take a look at the same below:

• Exploring the historic Tower of London and viewing the royal treasures like the Crown Jewels.

• Watching the free and famous Changing of the Guard ceremony at the awe-inspiring Buckingham Palace.

• Exploring the Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, which are inextricably linked to British statesmanship, politics and royal history.

• Capturing the mind-blowing 360-degree city views from the London Eye.

• Exploring the Tower Bridge with its stunning high-level walkways.

• Visiting the globally acclaimed British Museum, where you can view the Rosetta Stone and several other treasures.

• Taking a tour of some of the world’s best museums (all for free), including the Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum.

• Enjoy visiting the Tate Modern, which is a modern art hub in a transformed former power station.

• Viewing open-air theatre at the marvellous Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

• Taking an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is an incredible way to view London from the river.

• Enjoying the classic British afternoon tea on a double-decker bus.

• Watching a West End Show and exploring the ruins of St. Dunstan-in-the-East.

• Visiting the Sky Garden with its stunning views from the skyscraper. You can also enjoy panoramic London views from Primrose Hill and even from the Tate Modern Viewing Level (including lovely views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames).

On that note, here’s wishing you a wonderful trip to London, complete with the best accommodation and experiences.