Apartment 5, 48 Bishopsgate by City Living London

First Impressions

Apartment 5, 48 Bishopsgate by City Living London sits right in the thick of the financial district, and I mean right in it. When you step out the front door, you’re surrounded by those towering glass buildings that make London‘s skyline so dramatic. It’s a four-star serviced apartment setup, which honestly makes more sense than a traditional hotel if you’re staying more than a couple nights.

The Space Itself

The room I stayed in was actually more like a proper studio flat — you get a separate sleeping area and a little kitchenette with everything you’d need for basic cooking. Nothing fancy, but the fridge, microwave, and electric hob work perfectly fine. The whole place has that clean, modern look that’s become pretty standard for London serviced apartments, though the furniture feels a bit IKEA-ish if I’m being honest.

Location Perks

Here’s what I really appreciated — Liverpool Street station is literally a three-minute walk away. You know what that means? Direct trains to Stansted Airport, plus you’ve got the Central, Circle, and Metropolitan lines right there. I could get to Covent Garden in about ten minutes, which was brilliant for evenings out. The Bishopsgate area itself is all business during the day, but it gets pretty quiet after 7 PM when the office crowd clears out.

Practical Details

The building doesn’t have its own restaurant, but honestly, you’re spoiled for choice around here. There’s a Pret practically next door, plus some decent pubs tucked between the office buildings. The 24-hour reception was actually helpful — they sorted out a late check-in for me without any fuss. One thing to note: there’s no on-site parking, but this is central London, so that’s pretty much expected.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to wow you with fancy amenities or stunning views, but it does exactly what it promises. The location is genuinely excellent if you need to be near the City or want easy transport links to everywhere else. The apartment setup gives you that bit of independence you don’t get in regular hotels — being able to make your own coffee in the morning or grab something from Tesco and heat it up later makes a real difference. For a four-star place, the 7.6 rating seems about right — it’s solid, functional, and well-positioned, just don’t expect any surprises.

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