Notting Hill Maisonette via Airbnb.
A global melting pot standing on the River Thames, London needs no introduction of its own. Boasting diverse and vibrant cultures, as well as a bounty of museums, verdant parks and some of the most famed feats of modern architecture, it is one of the world’s most illustrious metropolises not without reason.
Whatever the grounds of your trip – be it business, pleasure or a nondescript third category – you’ll want somewhere to kick up your heels after a day spent pottering around Portobello Markets or getting lost in Tate Modern.
From penthouse apartments in Soho to a nineteenth-century townhouse across the road from Buckingham Palace, we’ve curated an edit of luxe Airbnbs in London to book for your next stomp around The Old Smoke.
Our top picks for London Airbnbs in 2024
- Buckingham Palace duplex with garden (here’s why)
- Art-filled flat near Holland Park (here’s why)
- Unique Soho apartment with sauna (here’s why)
Luxe Airbnb in Westminster
Buckingham Palace duplex with garden
Location: Westminster
Sleeps: Seven guests
Being just across the road from Buckingham Palace, this luxe stay is the one for the monarchist. The £12 million nineteenth-century townhouse is Grade II-listed and was designed by Sir James Pennethorne, the architect who designed the south wing of the palace in question. Primely located in central London – under 10 minutes to Westminster Abbey, Downing St and Mayfair on foot – it’s a sightseer’s delight.
Reasons to stay:
- Private parking
- 24/7 concierge
- Chef’s kitchen
- Private terrace
- Central London location
- Lift access
- Air conditioning and underfloor heating
- Breakfast and snacks included
- Additional services can be arranged
Luxe Airbnb in Central London
Art-filled flat near Holland Park
Location: Earl’s Court
Sleeps: Three guests
Featuring double-height ceilings, a mezzanine bedroom, a marble walk-in wet room and a balcony overlooking Nevern Square, this centrally located apartment is a one of true luxury. Eclectically decorated and partly furnished with custom-made pieces from Paris and New York, the red brick Victorian flat is a retreat within the heart of the city.
Reasons to stay:
- Double-height ceilings
- Mezzanine level
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Balcony
- Sonos system
Luxe Airbnbs in Soho
Unique apartment with sauna
Location: Soho
Sleeps: Four guests
For the bohemian with a taste for the finer things, this Soho stay is rich in character with its exposed brick, timber accents and eclectic furnishings. Have a morning steam in the sauna after a night out exploring the Soho’s buzzing restaurant, theatre and bar scene.
Reasons to stay:
- Open plan kitchen
- Private sauna
- Gas fireplaces
- Bathtub in bedroom
- Sound system
- Luggage drop off allowed
Golden Square Penthouse
Location: Soho
Sleeps: Six guests
Sophisticated yet bold, this luxury Soho penthouse sleeps six and boasts a fully equipped kitchen – ideal for the London Town visitor with a penchant for entertaining. Get a lay of Soho’s land from the alfresco area over a shared bottle before painting the town red.
Reasons to stay:
- Central air conditioning and heating
- Sound system
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Luxury interiors
- Penthouse balcony
Luxe Airbnb in Notting Hill
Notting Hill Maisonette
Location: Notting Hill
Sleeps: Four guests
In a location primed for pottering about Notting Hill’s bookshops, markets, eateries and mews, this maisonette is fitted with comforts of understated luxury. Retire to the four-poster bed after a barbecue on the roof terrace that offers panoramic views of the fabled neighbourhood.
Reasons to stay:
- Panoramic roof terrace views
- Barbecue
- Four-poster bed
- Three indoor fireplaces
- A study
Luxe Airbnb near Hyde Park
Apartment with period detail
Location: Hyde Park
Sleeps: Four guests
Within a heritage Stucco building lies this central apartment with period detailing, just a stone’s throw away from Hyde Park. A perfect base for gallivanting around London Town – be it at gastro pubs, Victoria and Albert Museum or the Serpentine – or just peoplewatching from the bay window.
Reasons to stay:
- Period detailing
- Small French balcony
- Indoor fireplace
- Espresso machine
- Long-term stays allowed
Luxe Airbnb in Shoreditch
Sun-filled artists’ flat with park view
Location: Shoreditch
Sleeps: Two guests
Teeming with sunlight and artwork, this artist’s flat in a quieter part of Shoreditch is powered by 100 per cent renewable energy – an ideal stay for the eco-conscious traveller. The sunny balcony overlooking the park also makes a sweet spot for holiday musing.
Reasons to stay:
- Sculptural furnishings
- Park view
- Fast Wifi
- Private balcony
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