Short Stay Studios and 1/2 Bedroom Apartments
A Selection Of Apartments In The Popular Kensington & Hyde Park Area Of London
![]() |
| Grand Plaza Apartments London Bayswater |
Short stay Studio & 1 or 2 bedroom apartments in London have become much more widespread over the last few years. Long gone are the days when you had to rent an apartment for a week or more.
Short lets for studios and apartments for as little as one night are available just like a hotel, and you can book instantly on-line without going into tedious and lengthy communications with owners.
![]() |
| District of London |
| Kensington & Hyde Park |
| West End & Victoria |
| City of London & South of River |
| Alternatives |
| Aparthotels |
| Hotel Family Rooms |
The traditional place where many of the apartments suitable for visitors were located was in Kensington. Kensington is still an excellent place to look for apartment accommodation. Whether you wish to eat in or dine out the Kensington district has lots of choice for you, wherever your accommodation.
We have a briefing page about the London Kensington district which covers quite an area just to the west of London, on the way out to Heathrow Airport. If you are flying into Heathrow, Kensington is the closest hotel district to Heathrow and the London Underground provides a direct link with trains every 5 minutes.
Kensington is one of the most affluent districts in the UK. At its eastern end is exclusive Knightsbridge with Harrods its most famous landmark.
Hyde Park, London's largest park is in the area also.
Towards the western end of Kensington is the Gloucester Road and Earls Court area of Kensington. There are 3 large supermarkets in this area, a rarity for Central London.
The apartments below offer a wide choice for all budgets and needs.
We have further pages covering alternative apartment accommodation in Central London West End & Victoria district and to the east of the city in the City Of London.
The Kensington area is the most residential of these three areas
| Royal Court Apartments - Studios and Apartments From £64 | ![]() |
| Studios and apartments that include a kitchenette, TV and dining area. The 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments include a comfortable lounge area.
Lounge and bar. There is a 24-hour reception and security, along with a daily maid service. Breakfast available but not included in the room rate. |
|
Underground: Lancaster gate - 300m |
| Grand Plaza Apartments - 4* Studios and Apartments From £88 | ![]() |
| Bayswater and Queensway tube Station and Whiteley's shopping centre are a very short walk away, as is Kensington Gardens and Portobello Market. Each apartment has satellite TV, a DVD player and a dining area. Breakfast room / cafe on site. Free broadband, a kitchenette and free laundry facilities. |
|
Underground: Bayswater / Queensway - 400m |
| Think Earls Court Kensington Apartments From £101 | ![]() |
| Just moments from Olympia and Earl's Court with very good access to Heathrow. A full size Tesco supermarket open 24 hours is yards away. Cutting-edge style and fully equipped kitchens, as well as digital television, media hubs and free Wi-Fi. |
|
Underground: Earls Court - 500m |
| Astons - Studio Apartments Singles To Quads From £128 | ![]() |
| Well located for the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods of Knightsbridge. Gloucester Road Underground Station all a short walk from Astons. Restored Victorian town houses with a private garden. There are steep stairs in the property. There is no lift. |
|
Underground: Gloucester Road - 300m |
| Aspen Apartments - Studios and Apartments From £130 | ![]() |
| 2-minute walk from Paddington rail and underground stations. Hyde Park, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are nearby.
Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen and a living area. Facilities include a DVD player, TV and CD player. Complimentary continental breakfast is provided . |
|
Underground: Paddington - 250m |
| Base2Stay - 4* Aparthotel Doubles Room From £135 | ![]() |
| Boutique hotel services with apartment-style accommodation. The modern rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. Each room in the white town house has a flat-screen TV, 30 pay-per-view films, music, a work station, an oversized power shower or bath, toiletries, and British and European power sockets. A number of rooms interconnect. |
|
Underground: Earls Court - 300m |
| Citadines Prestige Aparthotel Kensington - 4* Apartments From £144 | ![]() |
| Citadines offer studios and spacious 1-bedroom apartments, with satellite TV. Each well equipped kitchen area has a microwave, a fridge and a dishwasher. An independent pub and a restaurant are located on the ground floor. There is a 24-hour reception. Gloucester Road is nearest tube. |
|
Underground: Gloucester Road - 200m |
| Fraser Place Queens Gate - Studios and Apartments From £150 | ![]() |
| Well located for the Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and Harrods. Gloucester Rd Tube is close and has a direct link to Heathrow Airport. Each modern apartment/studio has laundry facilities, cable TV, a DVD player and wireless broadband. |
|
Underground: Gloucester Road - 400m |
![]() |


















