Amazing Apartments in Peckham
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Amazing Apartments in Peckham

78-72 Friary Rd, Southwark, London, SE15 1PY, United Kingdom
8.3 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

Amazing Apartments in Peckham caught me completely off guard — honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from this corner of South London. But walking up to the converted Victorian building on Friary Road, there’s something really appealing about how they’ve kept the original character while clearly putting serious money into the renovations. The entrance feels more like stepping into a friend’s well-designed home than a typical hotel lobby.

The Peckham Experience

Look, Peckham isn’t Covent Garden, but that’s exactly why I ended up loving it here. You’re a ten-minute walk from Peckham Rye station, which gets you into central London faster than you’d think. What really won me over was the neighborhood itself — there’s this brilliant weekend market on Bellenden Road, and honestly some of the best Caribbean food I’ve had anywhere. The four-star rating feels spot-on for what you get here.

The Apartment

My apartment was genuinely impressive — spacious in a way that’s rare for London, with these huge windows that flood everything with light. The kitchen isn’t just for show either; it’s got a proper full-size fridge, decent hobs, and enough counter space that I actually cooked a few meals. The living area flows nicely into the sleeping space, and I mean, having a washing machine in your room when you’re staying more than a couple nights? Game changer.

Practical Details

Street parking around here isn’t too brutal if you’ve got a car, though I’d recommend the train honestly. The building’s got good WiFi throughout, and the housekeeping team actually pays attention to details — fresh towels appeared without me having to hunt anyone down. There’s no on-site restaurant, but with Peckham’s food scene right outside your door, you won’t miss it.

Why Guests Love It

You know what makes this place work? It’s that sweet spot where you get the space and independence of having your own place, but with the reliability of proper hotel service. The 8.3 rating makes sense — guests consistently mention feeling like they’ve discovered something special rather than just booking another cookie-cutter accommodation. Plus, you’re experiencing a side of London that most tourists never see, and honestly, that’s worth something.

Guest Scores
8.3
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Available Rooms
One-Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed 2 sofa beds
Max persons: 4
$260
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 9
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower
Living Area 3
Dining area
Sofa
Seating Area
Miscellaneous 5
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Heating
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities 10
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Fold-up bed
Clothes rack
Hypoallergenic
Hardwood or parquet floors
Fan
Ironing facilities
Iron
Languages spoken 3
Arabic
English
French
Safety & security 5
Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Key access
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 4
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
TV
Reception services 2
Invoice provided
Express check-in/check-out
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Other for your stay 11
Dining table
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 23
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
S
Stephanie
United Kingdom
8
"Perfect stay, nice easy booking."
It was walking distance to all local amenities and has a 24 hour garage opposite (great for any last minute or forgotten bits) It’s really close to the Motorpoint arena (we were attending a concert here) Nice compact apartment with all anything you would need for short or long stays.
What could be improved: The windows weren’t sealed the best so despite being closed you can hear the road below. The gated parking space was a fair distance away from the apartment but was a manageable walk.
9 February 2025
M
Melanie
United Kingdom
8
"Great city to explore."
Very clean and smart. 10 minute walk to the town. Safe and secure apartments
What could be improved: Bed wasn’t particularly comfortable.
9 February 2025
J
Jordan
United Kingdom
9
"Cozy and spacious flat."
Spacious apartment
What could be improved: Can’t think of any tbh
16 January 2025
T
Tara
United Kingdom
8
"Perfect"
Smart apartment. Great location. Great value.
What could be improved: Nothing
12 January 2025
L
Lauren
United Kingdom
7
"Good"
Clean, tidy and central location.
What could be improved: Window was not sealed very well therefore letting in a lot of noise and cold.
17 November 2024
J
James
United Kingdom
9
"Nice self catering apartment"
Comfortable
What could be improved: Nothing really
21 September 2024
L
Laura
United Kingdom
9
"Great location and lovely apartment"
Lovely apartment everything you need included, clean and modern, great price and great location really close to the city centre, would definitely stay here again, friendly staff on reception too
What could be improved: Would be good to have known how much security deposit was before booking but no complaints otherwise
12 August 2024
S
Sunita
United Kingdom
8
"Good value centrally located accommodation"
Well located with all we needed for a one night stay Free parking available nearby if you are lucky!
What could be improved: A lot of emails which seemed excessive especially as we were only there for one night
6 August 2024
N
Nicola
United Kingdom
8
"Lovely apartment"
Great location for us Comfy apartment, had more space than just a hotel room so a great option for over 3 nights. Nice shower and comfortable bed, it was very hot so the fan was welcome
What could be improved: Because of the layout the bedroom didn't have a door and therefore the morning light streamed through the blinds. There was a building site opposite - not your fault - but they started crashing about from 7am
30 July 2024
A
Aileen
United Kingdom
8
"Great location with everything you need for a city weekend."
Great central location and everything you need for a city centre visit.
What could be improved: We stayed during an unseasonably warm weekend in Nottingham and the flat was really a little warm as there is no Aircon and windows don’t open very far as it was on the fifth floor. All completely understandable, but meant that it was a little warm in the room.
22 July 2024
Surroundings
What's nearby
St Giles 1.9 km
The Quad 2.6 km
Greendale 3 km
Peckham Rye Park 1.8 km
Margaret McMillan Park 3.2 km
Dog Kennel Hill Open Space 2.8 km
Peckham Rye Park Ranger Team 2.8 km
Haberdashers' Aske's Playing Fields 2.3 km
Dog Kennel Hill Adventure Playground 2.6 km
Saint Saviour's and Saint Olave's School Sports Ground 3.1 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Naifs 300 m
Restaurant Mingles 350 m
Restaurant Atlas Grinds 100 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 5 km
Sky Garden 4.9 km
Tower Bridge 3.6 km
London Bridge 4.4 km
Greenwich Park 5 km
Somerset House 6 km
Tower of London 4.3 km
Banqueting House 6 km
Trafalgar Square 6 km
Churchill War Rooms 6 km
Natural beauty
Lake Surrey Water 3.9 km
Forest Eltham Common 9 km
Public transport
Train Peckham Rye 1.3 km
Metro Surrey Quays 2.5 km
Bus Bestwood Street 3.1 km
Metro New Cross Gate 2.1 km
Bus Fordham Park (Stop P) 2.9 km
Train Queens Road Peckham 1 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 12 km
London Gatwick Airport 44 km
London Heathrow Airport 28 km
Amazing Apartments in Peckham
78-72 Friary Rd, Southwark, London, SE15 1PY, United Kingdom
$260 / per night
8.3 Excellent
★★★★☆
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