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Aparthotels in London: your own kitchen, room for more and a reception downstairs
You make breakfast while Tower Bridge opens outside the window. The children have their own bedroom, and the washing machine is running. An aparthotel gives you the space of a flat and the reassurance of a hotel. These are the best in London.
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An aparthotel is an apartment with hotel service. You get a kitchen, a living room and often a washing machine, but also a reception, cleaning and terms you know from ordinary hotels.
We have picked five aparthotels in London for families, groups and longer stays. All are central and close to the Tube.
In short: aparthotels in London
The best aparthotel in London is Cheval Three Quays by the Tower of London, with views of Tower Bridge and the Thames. Native Bankside is by Borough Market, and Native King's Wardrobe by St Paul's. Cheval Knightsbridge suits anyone who wants to stay near Harrods and Hyde Park. Choose an aparthotel when there are several of you or you stay more than three nights.
Our first choice: Cheval Three Quays, for the views of Tower Bridge and the space in the apartments.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Cheval Three Quays
Top picks
Views of Tower Bridge: Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London
By Borough Market: Native Bankside
By St Paul's: Native King's Wardrobe
Near Harrods: Cheval Knightsbridge
In Canary Wharf: Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Aparthotel or holiday rental?
A flat from a private host can be cheap, but there is rarely a reception, and the terms vary. An aparthotel is run like a hotel, with check-in, cleaning and someone to call when something goes wrong.
You book it like a hotel room and get the same cancellation options. That makes it easier for families and groups who want to be sure of what they get.
The aparthotels
Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London
Cheval Three Quays is on the river, a five-minute walk from the Tower of London and three minutes from Tower Hill station. Many apartments look out over Tower Bridge or The Shard.
The apartments have kitchens and a washer-dryer, and the building has a 24-hour gym. Good for families and for stays of a week or more.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Cheval Three Quays
Native Bankside
Native Bankside is on the south side of the river, a ten-minute walk from Borough Market and Tate Modern. The apartments have kitchens and good beds.
A good choice when you want to shop at Borough Market and cook dinner yourself. Across the river are the City and St Paul's.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Native Bankside
Native King's Wardrobe
Native King's Wardrobe is in an old building near St Paul's Cathedral, three minutes from Blackfriars station. The apartments have microwaves and beds with good mattresses.
Good for a couple or a small family who want to stay in the heart of the City, within walking distance of St Paul's and the river.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Native King's Wardrobe
Cheval Knightsbridge
Cheval Knightsbridge is a ten-minute walk from Harrods and Hyde Park, and eight minutes from both Knightsbridge and South Kensington. The apartments have kitchens and a washer-dryer.
A good choice for families who want the South Kensington museums and the park close by.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Cheval Knightsbridge
Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Vertus Edit has apartments with their own kitchens, six minutes' walk from Canary Wharf station. The Jubilee line takes you to Westminster and London Bridge without changing.
Good for longer work trips and for groups who want to stay a little outside the centre at a lower price.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Vertus Edit Canary Wharf
Views of The Shard
An apartment overlooking the Thames at Cheval Three Quays by the Tower of London. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
Before you book
Check the number of bedrooms: Apartments range from studios to several bedrooms. Look at how many beds are included before you book.
Cleaning: Many aparthotels clean less often than hotels on long stays. Ask how often it is done.
Buy groceries: London supermarkets have ready meals and breakfast food. It saves a lot on a long stay.
Choose free cancellation: Book on flexible terms while plans are uncertain.
More for families
Travelling with children? You will find more ideas in our guide to London with kids and among the family hotels in London. To keep the budget down, see also good-value hotels in London.
Editor's pick
Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London
Cheval Three Quays is the aparthotel for anyone who wants views of the Thames and plenty of space. The Tower of London is five minutes away, and many apartments look out on Tower Bridge or The Shard. You get a kitchen, a washer-dryer, a 24-hour gym and a reception to help you. Here a family can stay a week without feeling cramped.
Check availability and prices at Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London
Frequently asked questions about aparthotels in London
What is an aparthotel?
An aparthotel is a set of apartments run as a hotel. You get a kitchen, a living room and often a washing machine, but also a reception, cleaning and fixed cancellation terms. It suits families, groups and long stays, when a hotel room is too cramped. You book it like any hotel.
Are aparthotels cheaper than hotels in London?
Often, when there are several of you or you stay a while. The nightly price can be higher than a hotel room, but you split it between more people, and your own kitchen saves a lot on food. For two people at the weekend, a hotel is often just as good value. Compare the total price for the whole stay.
Where should I stay in an apartment in London?
Stay near a Tube station in the centre. Tower Hill and Bankside put you by the river, the City and the South Bank, while Knightsbridge is close to the museums and Hyde Park. Canary Wharf is cheaper and has the Jubilee line straight into town. Think about what you will do most, and choose the area to match.
Are aparthotels better than holiday rentals in London?
For many people, yes. Aparthotels have a reception, fixed rules for check-in and cleaning, and you book on ordinary hotel terms. With private hosts, the standard and the help available vary more. Aparthotels are also often in large buildings with lifts and a gym.
Are aparthotels good for families in London?
Yes, especially when the children need their own bedroom and regular meals. With a kitchen you can have breakfast in peace and cook a simple dinner after long days. A washing machine makes it easy to pack light. Choose an apartment near the Tube, so you avoid long walks with tired children.