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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 537 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London

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.

Property manager

Rolf

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 400 sq ft (37 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic Apartment
Nice Flat Victorian Bank Great Part Historic London
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About the neighborhood

Map
London, ENG

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The British Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tower Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Farringdon Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • Farringdon Station - 5 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dose Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Hook & Cleaver - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield Dining Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Red Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hope - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Barbican Arts Centre, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Liverpool Street. The British Museum and London Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 4 minutes.

Nice flat in a Victorian Bank building in great part of historic London Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Excellent location, within walking distance of many of the attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan w., Spring

It was okay- Hard to sleep
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marinela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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).
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anders Roenne J., Aalborg, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness
Old but good appartment
appartment a bit used, but everything worked, it was easy to get in to and were close to town center.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sanita G., Adelaide Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

jk, US

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, good communication, clean. Great for family
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Willie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

juan carlos g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Marnie W., Carbondale, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

8/10 Good

Luis T., San Antonio, Texaa

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

kathy d.

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

8/10 Good

suzy w.

Great location!
Great location in a sunny flat, just around the corner from the Farringdon tube station.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Had a great stay!
Good location, plenty of room for our family. Communication was good. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Qiu Z.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ľubo L.

Perfect location
Cleaned and nice flat good beds 5 minutes from the tube. Excellent for short stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

C S.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe M., dallas, TX

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018