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Luxury apartments with contemporary facilities in and around City of London
Short let studio & apartments in central London are detailed on this page with a focus on the business area of London, holiday apartments in the City of London.
We have a sister page covering alternative apartment accommodation in the entertainment and shopping areas of London, apartments in the West End of London, the centre of London as far as tourists are concerned.
The City of London is the business area of London, though there is much of interest for the leisure visitor too. For example, The Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral are top attractions in the area.
About the City of London area
At weekends and holiday periods, the prices becomes attractive in the City of London, as the business market dries up.
The area on the other side of the River Thames in the London Bridge area was not so long ago just derelict warehouses. Like many other cities, the commercial docks areas have been rejuvenated in a very atmospheric and attractive way.
There are several apartment options close to the border between the commercial district and the West End entertainment district in Holborn and Farringdon. Here you can have the best of both worlds if you are on business with easy access to the commercial area and within walking distance of Covent Garden and the Leicester Square - the heart of the theatre and entertainment in London.
This is a more residential area and a traditional district for letting apartments. The apartments in the City of London tend to be quite new and purpose built, in Kensington they are mostly more mature buildings.
Apartments in Kensington tend to have much lower rates for the same grade of apartment than in the centre and the area is much more residential in nature.
Nearly all apartments and studios featured on this page you can reserve for just one night. Some apartments do have a 2 or 3 day minimum booking at peak periods.
Find out more about the City of London neighbourhood and it's hotels
Our selection of apartments in the City of London
Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf 
The luxury 4-star Marlin apartments are in the lively Canary Wharf area, a 10-min drive from the O2 Arena. Stylish apartments feature bare wooden floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious open-plan living areas have sofas and a flat-screen TV/DVD player. Each apartment has a fitted kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and there is also a cosy dining area. For your convenience there are laundry facilities and a weekly housekeeping service.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • Dining area • 24-hr front desk • Parking
Nearest tube: 6-min walk to Canary Wharf
Marlin Aldgate Tower Bridge
Enjoy a stay at these luxurious apartments in Aldgate, with its historic cobbled courtyards and a wide range of restaurants and bars within walking distance. The self-catering apartments are just a short walk from the famous Brick Lane and one of London's most notable attractions, Tower Bridge. The stylish living space has wooden floors, a flat-screen TV, and luxury furniture. Modern high specification bathrooms in each apartment feature L'Occitane toiletries.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Dining area • 24-hr front desk • Weekly maid service • Facilities for disabled guests
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Aldgate East
Fraser Place Canary Wharf
Come and relax right by the marina in Canary Wharf – these affordable luxurious serviced apartments offer great views of the ships on the water, where you can relax in comfort. Some apartments also feature balconies. Apartments have modern kitchens and lounge areas, and you can be just a 5-minute walk to local shops, restaurants, and cafe-bars.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fully equipped kitchens & On-site café serving breakfast, snacks and drinks • Satellite TV • Fitness Centre • Dining area • 24-hr front desk • Newspapers
Nearest tube: 5-min walk to Canary Wharf
Marlin Apartments London City - Queen Street 
These 4-star apartments in central London are just a 6-min walk from St Paul’s Cathedral, and just a 10-min walk from South Bank. Featuring open-plan living areas with bare wooden floors and modern furniture, each apartment has a TV/DVD player, seating area and work desk. The apartments also have modern bathrooms with luxury toiletries. Additionally, there is a weekly maid service, bedlinen change, and a 24-hour emergency contact.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • 24-hr front desk • Weekly maid service • Facilities for disabled guests • Airport shuttle
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Mansion House
196 Bishopsgate
These fully serviced and modern 4-star hotel apartments, opposite Liverpool Street train and tube stations, feature contemporary decor and a luxurious marble-clad private bathroom. Each apartment offers a separate living space, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge and microwave. Features also include a plasma-screen TV, DVD player and CD player.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • Breakfast in room • 24-hr front desk • Laundry
Nearest tube: 1-min walk to Liverpool Street
Marlin Apartments London Bridge - Empire Square
With a top location right near London Bridge, some of these apartments offer impressive views across central London from floor-to-ceiling windows. Borough Market and The Shard are within a 10-min walk, while The London Eye is just over a mile away. Everything is catered for, with an on-site supermarket and secure on-site parking. Apartments are bright and spacious with open-plan living areas with comfortable sofas. A contemporary bathroom complete with luxury L’Occitane toiletries is also included. Each apartment at Empire Square has a fully equipped kitchen.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Family rooms • Dining area • 24-hr front desk • Parking
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Borough
Citadines Barbican, London
Just a 2-min walk from Barbican tube, this Citadines aparthotel has Classic Rooms, Studios and 1-Bedroom Apartments, each with a satellite TV, a Chromecast and a private bathroom. Each aprtment has a fully-equipped modern kitchen with microwave and fridge (excluding the Classic Room). It opens on to the lounge area, which has a dining table for guests to enjoy meals together. There is a cafe and shop next to the reception where you can get seasonal food, including breakfast, lunch and light evening options 7 days a week.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Studios & apartments • On-site coffee house • Facilities for disabled guests • Satellite TV • Parking
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to Barbican
Cheval Three Quays at the Tower of London 
Right next to the Tower of London, and overlooking the River Thames, you can enjoy luxury accommodation at the Cheval Three Quays, and get a room view a view too. The apartments have a state-of-the art fitness room and are tasefully decorated in a modern, relaxing style. All feature an open-plan kitchen & living room, a flat-screen TV and an iPod dock. A coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave are also provided. The vibrant area of Brick Lane is only a mile from the apartments and features a market and a variety of live music venues.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Family rooms • City views • 24-hr front desk • Satellite TV
Nearest tube: 3-min walk to Tower Hill
Marriott Executive Apartments London, Canary Wharf
Experience 5-star luxury at the Marriott Executive Apartments with on-site fitness centre, Manhattan Grill restaurant and G&Tea cocktail lounge. With floor-to-ceiling windows, fully equipped kitchens, a dining area and an open-plan lounge with a TV, you'll be spoilt for space here. Enjoy Egyptian cotton linens, a generous workspace and high speed internet.
Facilities include • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Bar & restaurant • City views • Terrace • Room service
Nearest tube: 2-min walk to West India Quay
