Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London
4.7
Outstanding(47 Reviews)Apartment in London Borough of Islington
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Nicely designed third floor apartment with high ceilings, located in a beautiful former 1800's Bank Building from the Victorian era, overlooking a park and the historical Smithfield Market. The apartment has a bright living room with lots of light, a kitchen area, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
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The location also has the fantastic fine dining and cafe culture of Smithfield and Clerkenwell on its doorstep with traditional pubs, Michelin-starred restaurants, many cafes and great options for family or late night dining. It is a perfect location for enjoying London, with all the famous landmarks very nearby. Museum of London and the original Roman city walls are 4 minutes walk away, St. Pauls Cathedral just 600 meters. A short walk further brings you across the Millennium footbridge over the Thames to the Tate Modern Museum and attractions near London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
There is a double bed in the bedroom, and in the living room there is a double bed too. Both rooms are private and can be closed off completely. The bathroom in the apartment is accessible separately from both spaces.
For transport, just a short walk to both Barbican (180 m) and Farringdon Underground Stations (3 min) with the new Elizabeth Line and has direct links to Luton, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports.
Culture and Attractions: You will enjoy the many cultural attractions nearby, including Barbican Center for Theatre, Art and Dance - Europe's largest multi-arts venue and home to the London Symphony Orchestra is a 3 minute walk (300 meters); British Museum, Portrait Gallery, and many other venues within minutes. The location is ideal for quick access to the trendy Hoxton and Shoreditch areas.
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The location also has the fantastic fine dining and cafe culture of Smithfield and Clerkenwell on its doorstep with traditional pubs, Michelin-starred restaurants, many cafes and great options for family or late night dining. It is a perfect location for enjoying London, with all the famous landmarks very nearby. Museum of London and the original Roman city walls are 4 minutes walk away, St. Pauls Cathedral just 600 meters. A short walk further brings you across the Millennium footbridge over the Thames to the Tate Modern Museum and attractions near London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
There is a double bed in the bedroom, and in the living room there is a double bed too. Both rooms are private and can be closed off completely. The bathroom in the apartment is accessible separately from both spaces.
For transport, just a short walk to both Barbican (180 m) and Farringdon Underground Stations (3 min) with the new Elizabeth Line and has direct links to Luton, Gatwick, Stansted and Heathrow airports.
Culture and Attractions: You will enjoy the many cultural attractions nearby, including Barbican Center for Theatre, Art and Dance - Europe's largest multi-arts venue and home to the London Symphony Orchestra is a 3 minute walk (300 meters); British Museum, Portrait Gallery, and many other venues within minutes. The location is ideal for quick access to the trendy Hoxton and Shoreditch areas.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of London Borough of Islington
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(47 Reviews)4.7
Excellent location, within walking distance of many of the attractions
4.7
We booked this property bc it has AC & that is not common in London, but an amenity we wanted. (Also feel price reflects for this unit as it is more expensive than units in central London w/o AC). We confirmed closer to stay & we’re told it is not traditional built in AC or unit in apt. There’s a roll around unit you stick out the window. Too late to book anything else. During our stay it was warm in London (to us) & we had to roll the ac unit in from the hallway& put it in the living room as there is no space in the bedroom. The unit is across the street from a meat market that operates from 12 AM- 7 AM. It is LOUD. There are 18 wheelers, forklifts, etc. working all night long. We had to keep the windows open for the AC in the living room and the bedroom had no airflow so windows had to be open. No one slept. The mattress for the “bed(s)” in the living room are about 3inches thick. Slimmest mattress I have ever slept on. No one had a good nights sleep the entire time. The lift was also broken when we got there (no fault of the owner) but it was fixed. On our last night there, we took the elevator after a long day and it broke in between floors. We had to call the fire department. This unit is too small for 4 adults— we had three adults and one child and were always stepping on top of one another. With the trundle bed pulled out, you cannot walk around it into the rest of the living room/kitchen. Location is close to Elizabeth line which is nice but not any big landmarks.
4.7
We had the best experience of staying in this apartment during our visit to London.
The manager, Rolf, helped us way beyond what you would expect and for that we are vere grateful.
4.7
This stay was fantastic. Rolf and Mok were very easy to communicate with and the flat was perfect. Great location, east access to several train lines and restaurants. A great stay for my two teen age daughters and myself.
4.7
Excellent location and nicely appointed. Didn’t notice noise from Smithfield Market as long as the windows were shut. Definitely mind the warnings about the lift as it’s very sensitive (3 of us ended up getting stuck at one point), but in general we had a very positive experience. Great base for exploring London, and it’s easily accessible to Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line. Would stay there again!
4.7
The flat is perfect to spend a good time in london.
The location is great, in à central district.
The flat is perfect for 4 peoples, very clean and pretty
I recommend !
Rolf, see you for the next Time in london
4.7
The location is great, especially on weekends when it's quiet. I absolutely loved looking out at the city scape and the sky. With a park opposite you aren't fenced in at all. There is a wholesale night market 2am-10am which is noisy with windows open but with windows closed you can't hear it. The space is small but clean and had everything we needed. There is a foyer area which we found very handy for the clothes horse. The hosts were really helpful with all the info we needed. I'd stay there again for sure!
4.7
The location is great, especially on weekends when it's quiet. I absolutely loved looking out at the city scape and the sky. With a park opposite you aren't fenced in at all. There is a wholesale night market 2am-10am which is noisy with windows open but with windows closed you can't hear it. The space is small but clean and had everything we needed. There is a foyer area which we found very handy for the clothes horse. The hosts were really helpful with all the info we needed. I'd stay there again for sure!
4.7
Very nice
4.7
Location: walking distance to many attractions; however, the area nightlife is quiet on weekends. In fact, there are only a couple of restaurants that are open and quickly reserved as pubs do not serve dinner on Sunday nights. Except in the bedroom, which is triple glazed, there is noise heard in the living/kitchen sleeping area throughout the night from the trucks unloading at the Smithfield Market across the street.
Necessities: appliances work; most importantly, the beds are comfortable as as the linens. However, international guests would greatly benefit from more lamps (not harsh general lighting) to get through the dark hours of jet lag.
Apartment: there was some thought put in to make the apartment attractive and unique (the painting scheme, antiques, dinnerware); however, there are a few things that do need to be replaced or repaired (missing towel bar; broken bedroom lamp; fraying "cut" carpet in the hallway) to prevent it from looking shabby.
If these details were taken care of, then I would highly recommend the property to those using only the bedroom for sleeping (or for heavy sleepers).
4.7
London Stay
Location: walking distance to many attractions; however, the area nightlife is quiet on weekends. In fact, there are only a couple of restaurants that are open and quickly reserved as pubs do not serve dinner on Sunday nights. Except in the bedroom, which is triple glazed, there is noise heard in the living/kitchen sleeping area throughout the night from the trucks unloading at the Smithfield Market across the street.
Necessities: appliances work; most importantly, the beds are comfortable as as the linens. However, international guests would greatly benefit from more lamps (not harsh general lighting) to get through the dark hours of jet lag.
Apartment: there was some thought put in to make the apartment attractive and unique (the painting scheme, antiques, dinnerware); however, there are a few things that do need to be replaced or repaired (missing towel bar; broken bedroom lamp; fraying "cut" carpet in the hallway) to prevent it from looking shabby.
If these details were taken care of, then I would highly recommend the property to those using only the bedroom for sleeping (or for heavy sleepers).
4.7
Old but good appartment
appartment a bit used, but everything worked, it was easy to get in to and were close to town center.
4.7
Great location
Great location, close to 3 tube stations all within zone 1, walking distance to many attractions, lots of good places to eat. Apartment can do with some updating but overall very comfortable.
4.7
Excellent location, good communication, clean. Great for family
4.7
A great apartment in London
We loved staying at this very reasonably priced apartment. Located in a great part of town, the apartment is steps away from amazing restaurants, bars, historical sites and the metro. We had great communication with the host before arrival and he checked in personally when we arrived. Don’t pass up this location when visiting London.
4.7
Superb!
We stayed in this lovely, clean and cozy flat as a family of 5 (kids ages 16, 18 & 19) for 6 nights. First of all, you cannot go wrong with the location! The proximity to the Tube means all parts of London (including airports) are easily accessible, not just the main attractions. The walkability is phenomenal as the Thames is a short walk, as is everything else that you find along the river. Around the area of the flat is wonderful with lots of pubs and cafes. The apartment itself was a perfect place to retreat to after a long day of walking around the city. It has a washing machine, which we really appreciated! The kitchen is perfect for making a breakfast of lunch before heading out for the day. The beds were comfortable and suited our family just fine. It was a bit hot and humid while we were there, so the air conditioning unit in the main living area and the fans in the bedroom were a godsend! We would definitely come stay here again. Thank you so much to Mok & Rolf for your open communication, and for allowing us to make your flat home for the week!
4.7
Nice location and comfortable
My family of 4 stayed in this flat during July 2019. The flat is small but comfortable, and the location is perfect. We had an easy time getting around London - we could walk to many attractions, and the Underground was easy to access for others. The upper floors can get warm in the summer; our children appreciated the small air conditioning unit. All appliances worked well and the unit was very clean. We would recommend the flat to others!
4.7
We enjoyed the place and location. Also our relation with with the hosts was fluid. Our only regret was that the lift was not working and did not get repaired in the five days we spend in the flat. that would be a challenge for someone with mobility problems.
4.7
A great location.
We enjoyed the place and location. Also our relation with with the hosts was fluid. Our only regret was that the lift was not working and did not get repaired in the five days we spend in the flat. that would be a challenge for someone with mobility problems.
4.7
Easy access to 3 Tube stations (St. Paul's, Barbican and Farringdon). Comfortable beds and pillows. Good neighborhood, with some good restaurants/bars and grocery stores in the area. Less than 4 minutes walk to St. Paul's Cathedral. Washer/dryer works well and coffee maker/dishwasher/toaster/tea kettle/microwave make it easy to make breakfasts and dinners. Rolf responded quickly to any questions I had. The perfect "home base" for my family of 4 to explore London.
Only complaints are that the wifi is slow and there wasn't any extra toilet paper in the flat. Highly recommend!
4.7
GREAT location, comfortable flat with great amenities
Easy access to 3 Tube stations (St. Paul's, Barbican and Farringdon). Comfortable beds and pillows. Good neighborhood, with some good restaurants/bars and grocery stores in the area. Less than 4 minutes walk to St. Paul's Cathedral. Washer/dryer works well and coffee maker/dishwasher/toaster/tea kettle/microwave make it easy to make breakfasts and dinners. Rolf responded quickly to any questions I had. The perfect "home base" for my family of 4 to explore London.
Only complaints are that the wifi is slow and there wasn't any extra toilet paper in the flat. Highly recommend!
4.7
Great apartment in great neighborhood
We really enjoyed our stay at this charming apartment. It was clean, very confortable and perfect for our family of five. The communication with Mok and Rolf was excellent and they were really helpful. The location was very convenient, we walked from there to all the main attractions and it was the best way to discover the city for the first time. We arrived from Gatwick airport and took the train to Farringdon station that was close by. We were not disappointed and we will stay there again.
4.7
Adequate unit
The location was fine. Not too far from the more popular tourist attractions. If you are one to need an AC, there is none in the unit. I planned on leaving window open but learned the first night that the meat market across the street works nights. At 3AM I looked out the window and saw many trucks and people working. As a result, it came with noise. I had to close the window and since there was no AC, it got a bit warm but not too bad. The washer/dryer also gave us some trouble the entire time we were there. It kept locking on us and we couldn't open the door while drying to check on clothes. This may have been user error but three of us had trouble with it. I've never had problems with washer/dryers at homeaway listings I've rented before. The unit is perfect for 2 people but more than two people and you would be pushing it. The accommodations could be better but we are not renting the unit to stay in. Enjoy!
4.7
The cleaner forgot to change the sponges and dish brush and the dishwasher was in need of some attention. Communicated this to Rolf and Mok and got instant attention to the matter. Very pleased with how fast they responded and took care of us. We enjoyed coming home to our cozy aparmtment after long days of walking around London. Many places and sites were within walking distance so it was very convenient for that. Enjoyed having the the tube station close by as well as the many eateries and pubs.
Thank you Mok and Rolf
4.7
Our stay in London
The cleaner forgot to change the sponges and dish brush and the dishwasher was in need of some attention. Communicated this to Rolf and Mok and got instant attention to the matter. Very pleased with how fast they responded and took care of us. We enjoyed coming home to our cozy aparmtment after long days of walking around London. Many places and sites were within walking distance so it was very convenient for that. Enjoyed having the the tube station close by as well as the many eateries and pubs.
Thank you Mok and Rolf
4.7
Great location in a sunny flat, just around the corner from the Farringdon tube station.
4.7
Great location!
Great location in a sunny flat, just around the corner from the Farringdon tube station.
4.7
Good location, plenty of room for our family. Communication was good. Would recommend!
4.7
Cosy, little flat in City of London - perfect location to walk to most of the beautiful attractions in London, very close to 3 tube stations, to lots of restaurants and bars, small shopping center very close to get some things for breaktfast.
Beds are really comfortable.
Although you are in the heart of London you do not hear very much - it is really quiet!
In the kitchen you will find everything you need for your stay, we didn´t miss anything!
The contact with Mok and Rolf was very easy and we got all the informations by time.
We wouuld definately come back to stay there!
4.7
Had a great stay!
Good location, plenty of room for our family. Communication was good. Would recommend!
4.7
We walked everywhere, rarely even took the tube, even transit to Gatwick was easy. Flat is comfy and spacious for London with all the amenities. It also has two pubs right underneath!!
4.7
A nice flat in a very convenient area of town. About 5 minutes from Saint Paul Cathedral and 10 minutes away from millennium bridge, a great place to take photographs. The place itself was clean and had enough space for 4 people. A relaxing place to go back to after a long day out in London. The owners were very helpful.
4.7
comfy, awesome location, perfect for a couple that loves to explore
We walked everywhere, rarely even took the tube, even transit to Gatwick was easy. Flat is comfy and spacious for London with all the amenities. It also has two pubs right underneath!!
4.7
Nice place
A nice flat in a very convenient area of town. About 5 minutes from Saint Paul Cathedral and 10 minutes away from millennium bridge, a great place to take photographs. The place itself was clean and had enough space for 4 people. A relaxing place to go back to after a long day out in London. The owners were very helpful.
4.7
Perfect location
Cleaned and nice flat good beds 5 minutes from the tube. Excellent for short stay.
4.7
Wonderful flat. Felt like home. Perfect location.
The flat is nicely decorated and has useful amenities like kitchen, washer/dryer, shower. Neighborhood has highly rated restaurants and pubs. Can walk to so many places. Buses and tube close close close! World renowned Smithfield Market for meat is across the street.
4.7
Location, location!!
It was in a great location where you can walk to the metro station. Nearby to many restaurants and shops. The place was quiet and comfortable. Place has 3 beds and fit us very comfortable. We just slept here and that was what we needed after long days of exploring.
4.7
Very nice flat - perfect for a small family
We enjoyed our stay very much. The flat is perfectly situated. Many sights can be explored by foot. The flat is cosy and fully equipped. The hosts are very nice. Tiny criticism: Some renovation would be nice sooner or later. Kitchen and flooring are soon to be worn out.
4.7
Underwhelming
While this apartment is located in a very interesting area of London, we found the accommodations rather shabby for the price. For one, the bed did not have a box spring, thus was saggy and uncomfortable. We were left with two very old, threadbare and mismatched towels and NO wash clothes. It's not a place that you'd want to spend a lot of time. Fortunately, we were sightseeing like crazy so managed to minimize the time spent here.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in London Borough of Islington?
The average price for a rental in London Borough of Islington is £133 per night. This rental is £37 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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