London is timeless texture, creative rhythm, and effortless style.
The Best Airbnbs in London for a Stylish City Escape – Curated by The Revel Stay
London moves with quiet confidence. It’s a city of bold design and lived-in charm, where Georgian facades meet creative reinvention and every neighbourhood hums with its own rhythm. The Revel Stay’s curated selection of the best Airbnbs in London celebrates this spirit, with design-led homes, soulful interiors, and thoughtful details that turn a stay into something memorable. From leafy Hackney hideaways to Soho lofts alive with character, these homes reflect the city’s pulse: creative, cultured, and ever evolving.
01. Stroll To Holland Park from an Art-Filled Stylish Flat
Kensington, London
3 Guests // 1 Bedroom // 2 Beds // 1 Bathroom
Why this stay stands out
Double-height ceilings, a mezzanine bedroom, and a garden-square balcony give this Holland Park flat rare volume and calm. Custom furniture from New York and Paris sits against warm Victorian brick, softened by tailored textiles and curated objects. Light pours in, catching polished wood and clean lines for an elegant, lived-in glow. The result feels collected rather than styled, which is why this reads, naturally, among the best Airbnbs in London for design-minded travelers seeking space with soul.
Life inside this home
Mornings open with soft light over the square and a quiet playlist on Sonos while you make breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen. Walk to Holland Park, pick up pastries on Kensington High Street, and slip back for an unhurried lunch at the balcony table. Evenings stretch into late films beneath the mezzanine, a book on the sofa, or a glass of wine before dinner nearby. The pace is gentle, the neighborhood grounded, and the apartment settles around you with an easy sense of belonging.
Light, volume, and quiet elegance.
02. Soho Residence
Soho, London
4 Guests // 1 Bedroom // 3 Beds // 1.5 Bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
Hidden above the hum of Soho, this top-floor residence is an unexpected sanctuary. Inside, mid-century shapes meet vintage character, softened by warm light and leafy plants. The open plan flows from a sleek kitchen to a tranquil bedroom with a freestanding bath and a private sauna. Every detail feels intentional, from the art to the textures. For travelers seeking comfort and creativity in one of the best Airbnbs in London, this home captures the essence of contemporary city living.
Life inside this home
Mornings begin with light through the skylights and the quiet sound of the city below. Step out to explore London’s galleries, cafés, and theatre-lined streets, then return to your peaceful retreat above it all. Unwind in the sauna or curl up by the fire as evening settles over Soho. The pace shifts here, trading the city’s buzz for calm reflection. It feels like staying in a designer’s private world, one that moves to its own rhythm and invites you to do the same.
A creative retreat in Soho
03. 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Westbourne Park
Westbourne Park, London
4 Guests // 3 Bedrooms // 2 Beds // 1.5 Bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
This colourful Victorian townhouse blends period charm with creative design. Every corner feels personal, from the record player spinning jazz to the view of Trellick Tower from the rooftop terrace. Inside, moody tones and layered textures balance warmth and sophistication, with underfloor heating, art-lined walls, and a kitchen made for slow breakfasts. Perfectly placed between Notting Hill and Queen’s Park, it’s one of the best Airbnbs in London for those who love homes with heart, history, and quiet detail.
Life inside this home
Days begin with coffee in the farmhouse kitchen or a record humming in the living room. Afternoons stretch between the study’s calm and the sunlit terrace, where rooftops meet the London sky. Evenings invite you to light the stove, pour a glass of wine, and sink into the clawfoot bath before drifting to bed under soft cotton sheets. This home feels lived in and loved, a reminder that London’s true beauty often hides behind ordinary brick.
A house with history and heart
04. Artist School Borough Market Shard View SE1
Borough Market SE1, London
2 Guests // 1 Bedroom // 1 Bed // 1.5 Bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
Tucked behind old brick walls near Borough Market, this converted Victorian schoolroom is one of London’s most characterful stays. Soaring windows, worn wood, and found objects set the tone, somewhere between artist’s studio and storybook. A freestanding copper tub glows in the light, antique cupboards hide modern comforts, and chalkboards invite the imagination to wander. It’s atmospheric, eccentric, and quietly luxurious, the kind of place that earns its spot among the best Airbnbs in London.
Life inside this home
Step through the doors and the city falls away. The space hums with a creative stillness, morning light glancing off copper, the scent of espresso mingling with old timber. You might spend hours sketching ideas on the chalkboard or reading by the tall windows before walking to the Tate or Southbank. Come evening, pour a glass of wine, let the music play softly, and sink into the bath as London glows beyond the brick. A retreat for artists at heart.
The spirit of an artist’s London
05. Stunning Hyde Park Townhouse
Hyde Park, London
6 Guests // 3 Bedrooms // 4 Beds // 4 Bathrooms
Why this stay stands out
Taking up an entire Georgian townhouse near Hyde Park, this home balances old-world London elegance with modern ease. Every level feels thoughtfully designed, from the chef’s kitchen and grand lounge to the rooftop terrace that catches late-afternoon light. High ceilings and pale wood floors open the space while deep sofas and soft textiles add quiet warmth. Among the best Airbnbs in London for families or groups, it captures the grace of classic architecture with the comfort of contemporary living.
Life inside this home
Mornings drift between the kitchen and terrace, where the scent of coffee mingles with London air. Days unfold easily – a stroll through the park, lunch nearby, and an evening gathered by the fire or soaking in the deep marble bath. The townhouse moves at its own calm rhythm, its rooms bathed in natural light and filled with understated charm. It feels generous yet grounded, a space where time slows just enough to notice the city breathing outside your window.
Elegant living by Hyde Park
06. Stylish 1 bed with large plant filled garden
Hackney, London
2 Guests // 1 Bedroom // 1 Bed // 1 Bathroom
Why this stay stands out
A reclaimed-oak rhythm runs through this Hackney hideaway, where exposed brick, crittall windows, and an eco wood burner meet a sleek black, recycled-paper kitchen. Moroccan tiles glow in the bathroom and a private, leafy garden extends the living space from spring to late autumn. It feels part cottage, part loft, and entirely personal. Among the best Airbnbs in London for design lovers, this home balances craftsmanship with warmth, giving you a rare sense of privacy a minute from Broadway Market and the canal.
Life inside this home
Mornings can start under high ceilings with light pooling across the salvaged floors. Pick up fruit and bread on Broadway Market, brew coffee, and open the doors to the garden for slow breakfasts under green. Afternoons drift into strolls along Regent’s Canal or a quick wander to Columbia Road. Evenings return to the glow of the wood burner, records on, and a long bath beneath herringbone tiles. It settles you into Hackney’s rhythm until the place feels quietly yours.
Hackney greenspace, design warmth
07. Luxurious houseboat in London
Limehouse, London
4 Guests // 2 Bedrooms // 2 Beds // 1 Bathroom
Why this stay stands out
A custom-designed barge in a quiet Limehouse marina, this floating home pairs calm water views with serious kit. Think marble-topped island, wine fridge, rainforest shower, and a freestanding tub. Sun sets across the basin while double doors open from the king bedroom to a private bow patio. Art-lined corridors and super fast Wi-Fi keep work and leisure balanced. Among the best Airbnbs in London for a unique stay, it delivers hotel-level comfort with the hush of gentle ripples outside your window.
Life inside this home
Wake to light shimmering off the water, coffee in hand on the stern bench as swans idle past. Pick up pastries nearby, then cook long lunches at the island while the marina stays unhurried beyond the windows. Afternoons can be city-facing, with the DLR whisking you to Tower Bridge in minutes, or slow, with a book in the lounge and a breeze through the canvas panels. Evenings end with a deep soak, a chilled bottle from the wine fridge, and the soft creak that reminds you you are, delightfully, afloat.
London, from the water up
08. Cosy East London HideAway in the Heart of Clapton
Clapton, London
2 Guests // 1 Bedroom // 1 Bed // 1 Bathroom
Why this stay stands out
A ground-floor sanctuary on lively Chatsworth Road, this design-led flat blends reclaimed oak floors, exposed brick, and industrial lighting with a sleek black eco-kitchen and a claw-foot bath. The private decked terrace extends the living room outdoors, while vinyl and a Marshall speaker set the mood. Linen bedding and a salt lamp warm the quiet bedroom. Among the best Airbnbs in London for travelers who want style with soul, it delivers character, comfort, and a true East London address.
Life inside this home
Mornings start with coffee in the plant-filled patio before a wander to Broadway Market or the canal towpath. Pick up bread and fruit at Chatsworth Road Market on Sunday, then linger over lunch in the kitchen built from recycled paper composite. Afternoons drift between bookstores, cafés, and parks nearby; evenings settle into records on the turntable and a long soak in the Moroccan-tiled bathroom. The street hums, the flat calms, and you feel folded into the neighborhood rhythm.
East London, softly lived
