Central London apartment in Vauxhall near big Ben

Hotel Description

Okay, so first things first – don’t let the “Central London” in the name fool you into thinking this place is going to cost you a fortune or feel touristy. The apartment sits on Black Prince Road in Vauxhall, which is honestly one of those neighborhoods that’s perfectly positioned but still feels like actual London. You’re about a 15-minute walk to Westminster Bridge (where you’ll get those classic Big Ben shots), but you’re also surrounded by proper local pubs and that amazing weekend food market at Vauxhall Park. I mean, you can grab coffee at a chain if you want, but there’s this little Portuguese café around the corner that does pastéis de nata that’ll ruin you for the tourist spots.

The apartment itself hits that sweet spot of being genuinely comfortable without trying too hard. The 4-star rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury touches, but everything works properly and the space actually feels like someone lives there, not like a sterile hotel room. The kitchen’s got everything you need if you want to cook (and honestly, with Borough Market just a quick tube ride away, you should), and the living area’s big enough that you won’t feel cramped if the London weather keeps you inside. What really impressed me was how quiet it stays at night – Vauxhall can get a bit lively, especially near the station, but Black Prince Road is residential enough that you’ll actually sleep. The 9.5 rating makes sense when you factor in little things like decent water pressure, reliable wifi, and the fact that check-in was straightforward without any of that awkward key-handoff drama you sometimes get with apartment rentals.

Here’s what you should know practically speaking: Vauxhall tube station is maybe a 7-minute walk, and once you’re on the Victoria line, you’re ridiculously well connected. Want to hit Camden Market? Fifteen minutes. Need to get to King’s Cross for day trips? Same. The neighborhood’s got character too – there’s street art tucked into unexpected corners, and Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (yeah, that’s actually what it’s called) is this weird little green space that somehow works perfectly for morning coffee or evening wine. You’ll see families heading to the adventure playground, office workers cutting through on their commute, and the occasional group of tourists who’ve figured out that staying slightly off the beaten path gets you more bang for your buck. Parking’s typical London nightmare stuff, but honestly, you won’t need a car here. The only real downside is that Sunday evenings can feel a bit dead since it’s primarily residential, but that’s also why it stays peaceful. This place works if you want to feel like you’re experiencing London rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

Facilities