2BR Gem Stylish & Spacious Kings Cross Flat
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2BR Gem Stylish & Spacious Kings Cross Flat

139 Bidborough Street, Camden, London, WC1H 9DL, United Kingdom
8 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The 2BR Gem Stylish & Spacious Kings Cross Flat sits on a quiet residential street in Camden, and honestly, you’d walk right past it if you weren’t looking — which is actually perfect. This four-star apartment feels more like staying at a friend’s incredibly well-appointed place than a typical hotel. The moment I stepped inside, I was struck by how they’ve managed to make a London flat feel genuinely spacious, something that’s pretty rare in this city.

Location & Neighborhood

You’re basically in the sweet spot between Kings Cross and Camden — close enough to both but tucked away from the chaos. London can be overwhelming, but this stretch of Bidborough Street feels refreshingly residential. The walk to Kings Cross Station takes about eight minutes, and I mean the real walk time, not the optimistic estimates you usually get. Camden Market is close by if you want that energy, but you can also just grab coffee from the little café around the corner and pretend you live here.

The Space

This is where the place really shines — the two-bedroom setup means you actually have space to spread out. The main room has these lovely high ceilings and big windows that let in proper daylight, something you don’t always get in London flats. The kitchen is fully kitted out, not just the bare minimum — I actually cooked a few meals here because it felt natural to do so. Everything’s been thoughtfully designed without being fussy about it.

Practical Details

The WiFi works properly (tested extensively while working from the dining table), and there’s decent water pressure in the shower — small things that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night. Storage space is generous too, which means you’re not living out of a suitcase the whole time. The flat stays quiet even though you’re in central London, probably thanks to those solid Victorian walls.

Why Guests Love It

What I keep coming back to is how this place strikes that balance between being well-located and genuinely comfortable. It’s not trying to be flashy or Instagram-perfect — it’s just a really good flat in a great part of town. You get the independence of having your own space but with the reliability of a proper accommodation. For anyone who’s tired of cramped hotel rooms or wants to experience London like you actually live here, this place makes a lot of sense.

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Guest Scores
8
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
6.8
Cleanliness
7.5
Value for money
7.5
Available Rooms
Two-Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 6
$224
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 8
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower
Living Area 3
Dining area
Sofa
Seating Area
Food & Drink 1
Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous 2
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 2
City view
View
Room Amenities 7
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Clothes rack
Heating
Fan
Ironing facilities
Iron
Languages spoken 2
English
Russian
Safety & security 1
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 2
Flat-screen TV
TV
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Other for your stay 13
Dining table
Coffee machine
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Tumble dryer
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Microwave
Refrigerator
House Rules
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 03:00 to 04:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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
C
Colin
Germany
9
"Superb"
The location is great, especially if you arrive in London on the Eurostar! The apartment is bigger than the photos made it seem. It has two well sized bedrooms, a small living room and a small kitchen. There are nice pubs and restaurants in walking distance, also small supermarkets. With Kings Cross around the corner everything in London is in easy reach.
What could be improved: The use of the water heater in the bathroom can be a little tricky. The WiFi was very unstable. The street in front of the apartment can be quite noisy at times due to the pub next door. But nothing too bothersome if you're used to life in a big city. The key to the gate to the property didn't work well at times.
16 November 2025
M
Mark
United Kingdom
1
"A bad experience"
The location was great for our trip
What could be improved: The WiFi didn’t work there were no tv channels due to lack of WiFi, there was no hot water when my wife wanted to take a bath we weren’t aware that there was a switch on the wall to heat the water the shower didn’t work properly it was either freezing cold or red hot but the shower looked quite old and needed replacing if there are things that customers need to know there should be instructions left at the property
4 December 2025
M
Mrázik
Slovakia
9
"Superb"
Všetko bolo super.
20 September 2025
S
Sarah
France
8
"Very good"
L’emplacement
What could be improved: La literie, quartier bruyant à cause du bar qui est la porte à côté, lumière dans le hall qui donne sur couloir de l’appartement et chambre qui ne s’éteint jamais. Moquette sale (mouchoir usé retrouvé), pas de chauffage dans salle de bains, pommeau de douche trop vieux donc pas de pression.
26 November 2025
R
Rosa
Luxembourg
10
"Je recommande..."
L'accessibilité aux transports en commun et sa localisation, puis assez spacieux pour 6 personnes. L'hôte a directement envoyé quelqu'un pour un soucis de chauffage dans une pièce... directement résolu...très réactif
What could be improved: Les odeurs dans le couloir commun... mais sinon il y aurait seulement à refaire la sdb... mais pour nous c'était très bien...le canapé bien pour des enfants jusqu'à 12 ans mais pas pour plus grand.
4 November 2025
A
Amarnath
United Arab Emirates
10
"Exceptional"
13 September 2025
D
De
Spain
7
"Good"
29 September 2025
M
Martina
Czech Republic
10
"Exceptional"
9 December 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Argyle Garden 250 m
Gordon Square 750 m
British Museum 1.5 km
Spa Fields Park 1.6 km
Tavistock Square 700 m
Bloomsbury Square 1.5 km
London Canal Museum 900 m
Malet Street Garden 1.3 km
Woburn Square Garden 900 m
Judd Street Open Space 450 m
Restaurants & cafes
Cafe/bar Dolphin 20 m
Restaurant Nonos 100 m
Restaurant The Hansom 150 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 3.7 km
London Zoo 3 km
Regents Park 2.2 km
Somerset House 2.3 km
Madame Tussauds 2.4 km
St James's Park 3.6 km
Banqueting House 3.2 km
Trafalgar Square 2.8 km
Piccadilly Circus 2.7 km
Churchill War Rooms 3.6 km
Natural beauty
Forest Bush Wood 14 km
Lake The Serpentine 4.6 km
Public transport
Metro Euston 750 m
Bus Victoria Coach Station 5 km
Train King's Cross Station 400 m
Metro King's Cross St Pancras 200 m
Train St Pancras Railway Station 350 m
Bus Stepney Green School (Stop M) 7 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 14 km
London Gatwick Airport 48 km
London Heathrow Airport 25 km
2BR Gem Stylish & Spacious Kings Cross Flat
139 Bidborough Street, Camden, London, WC1H 9DL, United Kingdom
$224 / per night
8 Excellent
★★★★☆
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