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Brand new Apartment 2bed-2bathroom luxury house

259 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1AG, United Kingdom
9.3 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Brand new Apartment 2bed-2bathroom luxury house on City Road, you immediately get that “this is going to be good” feeling. The building has this sleek, modern facade that stands out from the typical London Victorian terraces nearby, and honestly, it looks like they’ve just finished construction — everything feels crisp and untouched. The entrance is understated but clearly upscale, which sets the right tone before you even step inside.

Location & Neighborhood

Islington is one of those areas that locals love but tourists often overlook, which actually works in your favor. You’re a quick walk from Angel tube station, and the Upper Street stretch has some genuinely excellent pubs and restaurants that haven’t been completely overrun by crowds. What I really appreciated was being close enough to central London without dealing with the chaos — you can get to King’s Cross in about 10 minutes, but when you come home at night, it feels like you’re in a proper neighborhood rather than tourist central.

The Apartment Experience

This four-star place delivers exactly what it promises — two proper bedrooms and two full bathrooms, which is honestly a game-changer if you’re traveling with friends or family. The apartment feels genuinely spacious by London standards, and I mean that. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’d actually need, not just the bare minimum that some places throw in. You know what struck me most? The attention to detail in the finishes — the fixtures, the flooring, even the light switches feel considered and quality.

Living Comforts

Each room has been designed with actual living in mind rather than just looking good in photos. The beds are properly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and there’s enough storage space that you can actually unpack your suitcase. The bathrooms have decent water pressure — something you don’t realize you miss until you’re standing under a pathetic dribble somewhere else. The whole place stays quiet too, which surprised me given that City Road can get busy during the day.

Why Guests Love It

With a 9.3 rating, it’s clear this place consistently hits the mark, and I can see why. It’s that sweet spot where everything just works without being fussy or over-designed. You get the space and independence of having your own place, but with the quality and service standards you’d expect from a proper hotel. For London, where decent accommodation can cost a fortune and still disappoint, finding somewhere that delivers on both comfort and value feels like striking gold.

Guest Scores
9.3
Superb
Based on verified reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
10
Location
9.2
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Available Rooms
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony
1 double bed 1 large double bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 6
$427
per night
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Facilities
Kitchen 11
Dining table
Toaster
Oven
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenette
Outdoors 1
Balcony
Living Area 1
Dining area
Miscellaneous 1
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor & View 1
View
Room Amenities 2
Fold-up bed
Heating
Languages spoken 1
English
Media & Technology 1
Flat-screen TV
Other for your stay 1
Private bathroom
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
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
J
Jason
United Kingdom
9
"Would come back ."
Quiet, modern design, great facilities, close to amenities. Great showers, appliances and clean.
What could be improved: The apartment was different from the one pictured
20 February 2025
W
Wendy
United Kingdom
9
"As an emergency solution, late at night, this was perfect."
n/a
What could be improved: Having to go in 2 separate lifts to access the apartment. We had a wheelchair user with us.
26 June 2024
M
Mollie
United Kingdom
10
"Exceptional"
3 August 2025
Surroundings
Top attractions
Big Ben 4.5 km
Sky Garden 2.5 km
Tower Bridge 3.9 km
London Bridge 2.7 km
British Museum 2.8 km
Somerset House 3.2 km
Tower of London 3.5 km
Banqueting House 4.3 km
Trafalgar Square 3.9 km
Piccadilly Circus 3.9 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Dodam Korea 150 m
Restaurant Boukis Grill 150 m
Restaurant Barbican Pizza 150 m
Natural beauty
Forest Bush Wood 12 km
Lake West Reservoir 5 km
Public transport
Metro Angel 1.2 km
Metro Old Street 750 m
Train Essex Road 1.9 km
Train Old Street Station 800 m
Bus St Dunstan's Church (Stop X) 4.5 km
Bus Stepney Green School (Stop M) 4.7 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 11 km
London Gatwick Airport 48 km
London Heathrow Airport 26 km
Brand new Apartment 2bed-2bathroom luxury house
259 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1AG, United Kingdom
$427 / per night
9.3 Superb
★★★★☆
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