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Best Hotels & Aparthotels for Long Stays in London (2026)

Staying longer than a weekend? These London properties specialise in making extended stays feel like home — with fully equipped kitchenettes, in-unit laundry, generous living spaces, and weekly rates that won't break the bank. Ideal for remote workers, relocations, and leisurely explorations.

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Best Hotels & Aparthotels for Long Stays in London (2026)

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The Best Hotels & Aparthotels for Long Stays in London (2026) at a Glance

Staying longer than a weekend? These London properties specialise in making extended stays feel like home — with fully equipped kitchenettes, in-unit laundry, generous living spaces, and weekly rates that won't break the bank. Ideal for remote workers, relocations, and leisurely explorations.

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    The Resident Covent Garden Covent Garden — St Martin's Lane · $$ · ★ 8.8 Excellent
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    The Kensington Hotel South Kensington — Harrington Road · $$$ · ★ 9.0 Superb
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    South Place Hotel City of London — South Place · $$$ · ★ 8.9 Excellent
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    The Hoxton, Shoreditch Shoreditch — Great Eastern Street · $$ · ★ 8.7 Excellent
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    Point A Shoreditch Shoreditch — Curtain Road · $ · ★ 8.1 Very Good

6 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$, $$$, $ · Last updated March 2026

About This Guide

London offers exceptional options for travellers seeking long stay hotels, and we've curated the very best. Each property has been selected for its outstanding facilities, prime location, and the quality of experience it delivers. Leading our list, The Resident Covent Garden excels with its exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the long stay experience. The Kensington Hotel offers a compelling alternative with its unique approach and distinctive character. Whether you're a first-time visitor to London or returning for another stay, these hotels represent the gold standard for long stay accommodation in the city. Each has been independently evaluated for quality, location, and value.

Insider Tips

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    Negotiate rates directly with the hotel for stays over 14 nights — they often beat online prices.

  • 2

    Check if utilities and WiFi are included in quoted weekly/monthly rates.

  • 3

    Ask about loyalty programme benefits for extended stays — some offer free upgrades.

  • 4

    Request a unit near laundry facilities for maximum convenience.

Our Picks

Best Hotels & Aparthotels for Long Stays in London (2026)

6 hotels · Updated February 2026

The Resident Covent Garden — Covent Garden — St Martin's Lane
$$ Mid-range
★ 8.8 Excellent

Covent Garden — St Martin's Lane

The Resident Covent Garden

Apartment-style suites with kitchenettes at hotel prices, steps from the theatres. The rooms are compact but smartly designed, and having your own kitchen in central London changes the economics of a long stay entirely.

  • Families
  • Extended stays
  • Covent Garden
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The Kensington Hotel — South Kensington — Harrington Road
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.0 Superb

South Kensington — Harrington Road

The Kensington Hotel

A townhouse hotel on a quiet crescent steps from the V&A, Natural History Museum, and Hyde Park. The drawing room serves a proper afternoon tea, the rooms are classically English without being stuffy, and South Ken tube is 90 seconds away.

  • Families
  • Museum district
  • South Kensington
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South Place Hotel — City of London — South Place
$$$ Upscale
★ 8.9 Excellent

City of London — South Place

South Place Hotel

A sharp, design-forward hotel where the City meets Shoreditch. The rooftop restaurant and bar draw a post-work crowd, the spa is excellent for the price, and the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city's newest skyline.

  • Business
  • Rooftop views
  • Design
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The Hoxton, Shoreditch — Shoreditch — Great Eastern Street
$$ Mid-range
★ 8.7 Excellent

Shoreditch — Great Eastern Street

The Hoxton, Shoreditch

The original Hoxton, and still the best. Compact rooms with vintage school-desk furniture, a ground-floor restaurant that's become a neighbourhood institution, and a location at the epicentre of East London's creative scene.

  • Creatives
  • Budget-conscious
  • Shoreditch
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Point A Shoreditch — Shoreditch — Curtain Road
$ Budget-friendly
★ 8.1 Very Good

Shoreditch — Curtain Road

Point A Shoreditch

London's best ultra-budget option. Tiny but clever rooms with USB charging everywhere, power showers, and a location on Curtain Road that puts you in the middle of Shoreditch's restaurant scene. No frills, no apologies, no regrets.

  • Budget
  • Solo travelers
  • Shoreditch
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Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell — Clerkenwell — St John's Square
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.1 Superb

Clerkenwell — St John's Square

Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell

A Georgian townhouse dressed like an eccentric aunt's drawing room — mismatched china, taxidermy, Victorian curiosities. The cocktail list is one of London's best, and the location between the City and Shoreditch suits almost everyone.

  • Boutique
  • Cocktail lovers
  • Clerkenwell
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Do long-stay hotels have kitchens?

Most properties featured here include kitchenettes with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop at minimum. Full kitchens with ovens and dishwashers are available at many aparthotels.

Are there discounts for longer bookings?

Weekly and monthly rates are standard for long-stay properties, often 20-40% less than the nightly rate. The longer you stay, the better the rate typically becomes.

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