A List of Luxury London Vacation Rentals Curated For You

Planning a trip to London, England? The hardest part of your London trip planning might be finding accommodations. Don’t get me wrong, London has a lot of options to choose from, but maybe too many.

That’s why I’ve curated this list of the best luxury London vacation rentals for your next trip.

Why did I create this list of vacation rentals in London? I too was looking for a rented apartment for my London trip and was overwhelmed by where to stay and the sheer volume of places to choose from.

I carefully selected affordable luxury vacation rentals that offer you a home-away-from-home experience with high-stylized designed spaces in ideal locations.

Whether you travel solo, as a couple, with friends, or as a family – I’ve sourced options based on the number of guests, location, and all budgets.

The price per night cost is represented by £ as a guide:
£ = very affordable luxury
££ = luxury
£££ = a very indulgent luxury

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Breaking Down The Neighbourhoods

London is made up of a series of interconnected, yet independent neighbourhoods. And there are a lot of them!

Even returning visitors to this capital city find it confusing – so first-timers, give yourself a bit of a break. To help you navigate the city, I provide an overview of London’s best-known neighbourhoods and those that are lesser known by tourists. 

London’s best-known neighbourhoods

Soho	Nightlife due to the number of restaurants, bars, shops, and theatres, and notable streets of Carnaby and Frith and Soho Square
Mayfair	Known as one of the city’s poshest areas with its upscale shops, luxury hotels, restaurants and elegant streets close to Hyde Park
City of London (or The City)	Home to the financial district – modern skyscrapers dominate the city
Shoreditch	A popular hipster hangout with cool galleries and trendy eateries
South Bank, London Bridge, Covent Garden, and Victoria	Closest to the city’s most popular attractions

London’s best-kept secret neighbourhoods

Marylebone and Fitzrovia	One of the best all-around neighbourhoods with plenty of museums, pretty side streets, and proximity to Mayfair and Regent’s Park
Bloomsbury and Holburn	Known for their quiet squares, literary history, and museums
Clerkenwell	Great residential feel with its historic streets, fun markets, leafy squares, and pretty houses
Belgravia	The heart of the city and home to Buckingham Palace and all its embassies and ambassadors’ residences
Kensington	Full of pretty mews, a royal heritage and luxury boutiques, and proximity to Notting Hill

London Travel Planning Tip: London’s metro, or the Tube, connects the whole city easily. Just because you are staying in one neighbourhood doesn’t mean you can’t easily go somewhere totally different. To see the London landmarks – be prepared to use transportation to get around the city.

Finding Vacation Rentals in London Using Plum Guide

Plum Guide operates like Airbnb but is a far superior service for a custom-curated marketplace of vacation rentals.

Not every host can advertise their property on this platform like you can on others. Each of the listed properties is carefully vetted through a long list of criteria, with only the best ones being selected. That means the chosen properties have the same calibre of design, aesthetics, and amenities.

I’ve been using Plum Guide for years for all my trips, and it’s always exceeded my expectations. For shorter stays, I will stay in a hotel, and if that’s your preference, check out this curated list of the best affordable luxury boutique hotels in London. 

1-Bedroom London Vacation Apartments for Rent

Kensington & South Kensington Area

1. White Doves – has a gorgeous all-white interior design with peaceful views of Inverness Terrace, just steps from Hyde Park in the Bayswater neighbourhood 
2. Flower Show – is an elegant apartment located in a classic grand Victorian townhouse in the Chelsea neighbourhood  ££
3. Get into the Grove – is an uber-stylish apartment that’s magazine-worthy and sits in the famous Notting Hill neighbourhood  £££

The West End Area

1. A Literary Abode – is perfect for book lovers, as this once used to be the apartment of Charles Dickens in the Fitzrovia neighbourhood  £
2. Soho Social – is a modern apartment right in the heart of the entertainment neighbourhood of Soho  £ 
3. The Ercolani – is a light, bright apartment in Covent Garden that’s filled with mid-century furniture designed by British-Italian designer Ercol Ercolani  ££
4. Strand Rescue – offers a relaxing, comfortable space in the heart of the Covent Garden neighbourhood  ££
5. On the Town – is a minimalist Scandi-designed apartment in the heart of the West End neighbourhood near Leicester Square  ££
6. Follow the Dusk – is a gorgeous, architecturally designed space with impressive mid-century furnishings located in the Marylebone neighbourhood  £££
7. A Pendant in Time – is a chic open-concept apartment with a ton of natural light right in the heart of Covent Garden  £££

The Clerkenwell Area

1. Rosebery Gemstone – may be tiny in size, but big in appeal, features a gorgeous modern bathroom, and a tiny terrace overlooking the charming streets in the  Clerkenwell neighbourhood  £ 
2. Bloom – is perfect for those seeking a quiet area of London located in the Bloomsbury part of the Holborn neighbourhood  £
3. The Georgian – is oozing with charm with the right amount of modern and antique furnishings. This apartment has gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows that open up into Juliet balconies overlooking the streets in the Clerkenwell neighbourhood  ££

The Shoreditch Area

1. Warehouse Project – is a boutique apartment with a mix of modern vintage located in a former historic warehouse in the Shoreditch neighbourhood  £
2. Urban Simplicity – is as cool as the Shoreditch neighbourhood with its mid-century furniture and large outdoor space  £
3. Shoreditch Stripes – is a studio apartment in a converted warehouse in the trendy Shoreditch neighbourhood, offering cafés and restaurants at your doorstep £

2-Bedroom Luxury Vacation Rentals in London

Kensington & South Kensington Area

1. Earl Grey with Lemon – is a beautiful, elegant home in the area of Earl’s Court, close to the Natural History Museum  ££
2. Sugar Kane – a contemporary, comfortable apartment with soaring ceilings located in the South Kensington neighbourhood  ££
3. Central Style – is an eclectic modern rustic townhome with an amazing outdoor space in the Chelsea neighbourhood  ££
4. Renoir’s Secret – this elegant apartment in Chelsea looks and feels like a luxury hotel with its plush furnishings and pretty chandeliers  ££
5. Camarillo – this traditional apartment is mere steps from Hyde Park and offers a little garden for the slightly lowered ground bedrooms  ££

The West End Area

1. Fancy in Fitzrovia – is located in a red brick Victorian building in the heart of the Fitzrovia neighbourhood. This contemporary space offers a cute terrace from the bedroom  £
2. Drury Lane Garden – a newly refreshed apartment in Convent Garden uses a former sunroom as extra living space  ££
3. Bloomsbury Set – is a large apartment with double ensuites housed in a Victorian red brick building in Covent Garden  ££
4. Lucky One – is a bright apartment in the heart of Covent Garden featuring good-sized rooms with tall windows flooding the space with natural light  £££
5. Central Walkabout – is an ever-so-chic apartment steps from Leicester Square with its monochrome colour scheme and clean lines  £££
6. Nightcall – this modern Soho apartment, both in design and style, features a cute terrace with seating to enjoy a drink  £££
7. Stand Up Tall – this penthouse in Fitzrovia features tall vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a large terrace  £££
8. Three Windows – clean, simple lines in this stunning modern apartment close to the famous Oxford Street in Fitzrovia  £££

The Clerkenwell Area

1. Concrete Jungle – in the heart of the Clerkenwell neighbourhood, is this good-looking Scandi duplex with a tiny terrace £
2. The Easton Diamond – this apartment is perfect for entertaining two couples with a large outdoor dining space and double ensuites in the heart of the Clerkenwell neighbourhood  £££
3. Lambs Conduit Street – this warm, comfortable 2-floor apartment offers a quiet refuge in the Holborn neighbourhood  £££
4. Hail to the King – is a stylish, comfortable apartment tucked away from the busy streets in the Holborn neighbourhood  £££

The Shoreditch Area

1. Modern Charm – is a brand new modern apartment with a balcony located near the Tube Station in Shoreditch £££
2. Tiger Queen – once a former warehouse, this converted apartment offers a sunny terrace in the heart of London’s trendiest neighbourhood in Shoreditch  £££
3. Shoreditch Treehouse – is a uniquely designed boho-styled apartment perfect for those who want to hang out in the cool Shoreditch neighbourhood  £££

3+ Bedroom Holiday Rentals in London

Kensington & South Kensington Area

1. Chelsea Dagger – an elegant 4 bed, 4 bath home located in a posh area of Chelsea  £££

The West End Area

1. Montagues & Capulets – is an elegant 3 bed, 2 bath apartment with a lovely terrace in the Marylebone neighbourhood  ££
2. The Stage Door – is a spacious 3 bed, 2 bath apartment in the Holborn neighbourhood  ££
3. Pebble Pad – is a modern Scandi style 3 bed, 2 bath with views of London’s rooftops  ££
4. The Liberty Sky – is a modern 3 bed, 3 bath apartment in Fitzrovia’s neighbourhood with some of the best restaurants, shops, and galleries at your doorstep  £££
5. Smooth Operator – is a gorgeous, comfortable, contemporary 3 bed, 3 bath apartment exclusively located steps from Marylebone High Street and Regent’s Park £££

The Clerkenwell Area

1. Author’s Note – is a comfy 3-bed, 4-bath apartment tucked away on a quiet street in the middle of Holborn and Clerkenwell neighbourhoods  ££
2. Great Percy Street III – is a stunning 3-bed, 3-bath apartment with classic mid-century modern furnishings located in the Clerkenwell neighbourhood  £££
3. The Adaptable House – is a unique, quirky 4-bed, 2-bath house that’s part of the Open House London event, featuring its adaptable living, multi-purpose spaces  £££ 

Final Thoughts

I always love to stay in an apartment rental over a hotel. There’s just something about coming back after a long day of sightseeing in London and relaxing in your very own space that feels like a home. An experience that’s worth paying a little extra for. 

Speaking of experiences, there’s nothing greater than taking a private London tour, everything from seeing the top attractions to hidden gems to unique experiences. I’ve curated a fun way to see the city.

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