You know what struck me first about this place? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet residential street in Southwark that feels completely removed from the tourist chaos, but you’re literally a 10-minute walk from Borough Market and the Thames. I mean, Copperfield Street isn’t one of those famous London addresses you’d recognize, but that’s honestly part of its charm – it feels like you’re staying in an actual neighborhood rather than some sterile hotel district.
The studio itself is surprisingly well thought out for central London standards. Look, we all know space is premium here, but whoever designed this flat actually gets how people live. The kitchen setup works (you can actually cook a proper meal if you want), and there’s enough room to spread out your stuff without feeling like you’re living out of a suitcase. The 4-star rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be fancy, but everything functions properly and the wifi doesn’t cut out every five minutes like some places I’ve stayed. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night… Southwark has this perfect balance where you’re close enough to walk everywhere but far enough from the main drags that you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2am.
Here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize until they’re there – you’re positioned between some of London’s best bits without being right in the thick of them. Borough Market on weekends is obviously mental (in the best way), but during weekdays you can actually browse the food stalls without getting trampled. Plus you’ve got the Shard looming nearby if you’re into that sort of thing, and honestly, the walk along the South Bank toward Tower Bridge is one of those routes that never gets old, even if you do it every day. The 8.2 rating makes sense because while it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury touches, it delivers on what matters – decent space, solid location, and you’re not paying through the nose for it. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I wanted to feel less like a tourist and more like I was actually living in London for a bit.