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Flat in Southwark
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviewsArtist School Borough Market Shard View SE1
Flat in London
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsSuite 11 a little home away from home
Guest suite in London
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviewsContemporary Studio, Heathrow Prime Location.
Flat in London
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsCosy Garden Flat Kensington Olympia
Flat in London
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsClassic and Cosy Central London pad
Earthen home in London
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 449 reviewsPrivate Studio Separate Entrance Parking & Garden
Flat in Shoreditch
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsShoreditch studio flat with private terrace.
Flat in London
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews1 bedroom apartment in Greenwich - Free parking
Quick stats about holiday rentals in London
Total rentals
102K properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
41K properties have a dedicated workspace
Rentals with a pool
1K properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
12K properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
32K properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
1.8M reviews
Your guide to London
All about London
As the capital of the United Kingdom, London is a royal destination complete with luxe palaces, lush gardens, and an active infantry of foot guards in full uniform. But it may as well be the capital of the world: more than 300 languages are spoken in this 2,000-year-old metropolis founded by the Romans. The city’s colorful melting pot of international culture is rivaled only by its age-old British traditions and superstitions: keeping a half-dozen ravens at the Tower of London to protect the crown; licensing taxi drivers only after they’ve passed a daunting local geography test known as the Knowledge; and pausing for the requisite cuppa tea every afternoon. Whether you’re in town for the live Shakespearean theater or the lively nightlife, one thing is certain: London rolls out the royal treatment.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in London
London’s climate is true to the seasons. The spring and fall are pleasantly sunny and cool, and summers are warm, peaking in the 80s, making both seasons optimal for staying in one of the city’s apartments. While the winter weather typically hovers just above freezing, it’s a charming time to experience the displays the city puts on for the holidays. Neither heat waves nor snow storms are common, though they have been known to occasionally make the news. Despite London’s dreary, rainy reputation, it’s actually fairly dry, averaging less than 23 inches annually. Still, locals tend to carry umbrellas during spring, just in case. As for the city’s infamous fog, it was caused by pollution, and has mostly disappeared since the Clean Air Act of the 1950s.
Top things to do in London
Tower Bridge
One of the city’s most iconic works of Victorian architecture, Tower Bridge spans the River Thames at the heart of central London. At 800 feet long, it’s easily walkable, connecting pedestrians and cars from the medieval Tower of London to Potters Fields Park, with unmatched views of the city skyline.
Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park
Located in West London, facing Kensington Palace, the immaculately maintained 265 acres of Kensington Gardens are open to the public, and feature a half-dozen statues and monuments to royalty and fairytale icons alike. Just across the road is Hyde Park, marked with walking paths, historical monuments, and even a bird refuge.
Buckingham Palace
Unless you have an invitation from the monarch, you can’t go inside Buckingham Palace, but the lavish facade is reason enough to stroll past. Built in 1703 and updated with each reigning monarch, the palace is the official royal residence. Plan ahead to catch the Changing of the Queen’s Guard, a London tourist tradition.
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