Apt – Sleeps 3 – Parking – Station Close – Balcony

First Impressions

Look, I’ll be honest — when I first booked Apt – Sleeps 3 – Parking – Station Close – Balcony, the name made me chuckle. It’s basically a checklist of everything you actually want in a three-star apartment rental, and you know what? They delivered on every single point. Located on Grafton Road in London‘s Kentish Town area, this place doesn’t try to be fancy — it just works really well for what it is.

Location & Getting Around

The “Station Close” part isn’t marketing fluff — Kentish Town station is genuinely a short walk away, and that matters more than you might think. You’re looking at about 15 minutes to get into central London, which beats fighting with buses or expensive cab rides. The neighborhood itself has this nice lived-in feel — there’s a Tesco Express nearby for essentials, and honestly, some pretty decent pubs if you’re into that sort of thing. It’s not touristy, which I actually prefer when I want to feel like I’m experiencing actual London life.

The Space

Inside, the room setup is smart without being cramped. The kitchenette has everything you need for basic cooking — and I mean actually functional, not just decorative appliances that don’t work properly. The balcony is small but gets decent light, perfect for morning coffee or just getting some air after a day of walking around the city. Three people can sleep here comfortably, though I’d say it works best for couples or small families rather than three adults who don’t know each other well.

Practical Details

Here’s where this place really shines — the parking situation. Finding a spot for your car in London can be absolutely maddening, but having dedicated parking removes that entire headache from your trip. It’s one of those things you don’t appreciate until you need it, then you realize how much stress it saves. The building itself is well-maintained without being precious about it, and check-in was straightforward with clear instructions.

Why Guests Love It

What I keep coming back to is how this place just… works. It’s not trying to be something it’s not — there’s no pretentious lobby or overly stylized décor. Instead, you get a clean, functional space that covers all the basics really well. The 7.8 rating makes sense because it delivers exactly what it promises, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want. If you’re looking for a proper base in London that won’t break the bank and actually solves the usual problems (where to park, how to get around, having space to spread out a bit), this apartment does the job nicely.