Overview
First Impressions
The Central 2-Bed, 2-Bath Sanctuary near Holborn Station, Covent Garden & West End sits tucked away on Three Cups Yard, which honestly sounds more charming than it actually looks — but that’s London for you. This four-star apartment feels like stumbling into someone’s well-curated home rather than a typical hotel stay. The entrance is easy enough to find once you know where you’re going, though I’ll admit I walked past it twice the first time.
The Space Itself
What really struck me was how they’ve managed to make this feel spacious despite being in central London — you know how rare that is. The two bedrooms are genuinely separate (not just a room divider situation), and having two full bathrooms means you’re not queuing for the shower if you’re traveling with friends or family. The kitchen is actually functional too, with a proper fridge and everything you’d need if you want to grab groceries from the Tesco down the road instead of eating out every meal.
Location Reality Check
Here’s the thing about the location — it’s genuinely brilliant once you figure it out. You’re about a three-minute walk to Holborn Station, which puts you on the Central and Piccadilly lines. That means you can be in Covent Garden in literally five minutes, or catch a show in the West End without the usual trek back to some distant hotel. The area around Three Cups Yard is quite quiet at night, which surprised me given how central it is.
What Works in Practice
The Camden location means you’re close to some proper local spots that tourists usually miss. There’s a decent pub around the corner, and you can walk to Borough Market if you’re feeling ambitious — though honestly, the nearby cafes are perfectly good for morning coffee. The Wi-Fi actually works well throughout the apartment, and there are enough plugs and USB ports that you won’t be fighting over charging spots.
Why Guests Keep Coming Back
I think what makes this place work is that it doesn’t try too hard to be fancy — it just gets the basics really right. The beds are comfortable, the water pressure is solid, and you’ve got space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. Plus, with an 8.7 rating, it’s clear other people are having the same experience. It’s the kind of place where you can pop back between activities without feeling like you’re disrupting some pristine hotel lobby scene, if that makes sense.
Guest reviews
"We were very comfortable and may book again next year."
Location excellent Beds really comfortable Very clean.Quality fixtures and fittings. Very secure.
What could be improved: Lighting not bright, shower room shaver/ mirror light not working.
14 October 2025
"Great place, clean and full of amenities 😊"
Lovely apartment with great facilities
What could be improved: Spacious and well situated to get around London. Quiet at night for a good rest
21 September 2025
"Great apartment and great location!"
Amazing location, great apartment. We had the best time! We were 4 people and were very well accommodated.
2 August 2025
"Superb"
Clean apartment, very spacious and felt safe. Hosts were communicative and provided clear instructions for check in, overall good experience.
What could be improved: Second bedroom was on the smaller side but it works our well if you use the loft as part of the bedroom.
22 July 2025
"Excellent stay; couple of FYIs"
Host was very responsive, kind, and helpful to messages. Location worked well and the apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.
What could be improved: Would have liked to know farther ahead of time that key pickup was not on site.
Heat takes a little time to get going and doesn't adjust quickly. The guide did have information, as a non-UK renter they weren't super easy to use. Hosts did explain more via phone call while we were there and it wasn't a huge detriment to our stay, just something to look into beforehand for other renters so you know how to use them.
16 April 2025
"Great - would book again."
Excellent location, easy access to transport. Comfortable. Two bathrooms was great. The owners have put together a great folder with tips and maps on transport, places to visit etc which was really helpful. Requested an earlier checkin to fit with travel schedule which was kindly accommodated by host.
What could be improved: No milk for a coffee/tea after arrival - obviously not a big issue but it was a bit disappointing after a long days travel.
11 February 2025
"Ideal location"
The flat was in a very secure location. It was close to supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and Holborn underground station. The station was a 5 minute walk from the flat. There was an elevator in the apartment building in addition to stairs. The flat itself has 2 decent sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one with shower over the tub, one with just a shower stall). The bathrooms were spacious with enough storage space. The flat was quiet at night and the neighbors were quiet. The heating system was more than adequate, although it did not appear to have AC, we did not need that as we stayed in February. The kitchen had everything we needed and a washing machine which we used. No dryer but a drying rack was provided. There were 2 decent sized sofas and a dining table although we didn't cook, we ate breakfast at the table. The TV worked and so did the internet. The apartment was clean and enough towels were provided. There were cleaning products in the kitchen if needed. There was adequate space to store our clothes and our suitcases. The host was very responsive when we had an issue with the locked gate to the apartment compound.
What could be improved: There was no AC that I could determine, but this was not an issue for us as we traveled during the winter. This is not a reflection on the flat, but Holborn tube station does not have an elevator and there are several steps to get onto the street level and back down to the platform. We could carry our suitcases and always someone offered to help carry them, but that could be an issue if each person had 2 or more suitcases. There are adjacent tube stops that have elevators.
10 February 2025
"A compact apartment adequate for 3 friends as our base for exploring London"
The location and proximity to public transport or walking distance to London attractions.
Great communication and appreciated the guidance provided for first time London visitors.
What could be improved: 2 flights of stairs without a lift that was under repair but not operational. Walking the stairs was fine but arriving and departing with heavy suitcases was inconvenient.
25 September 2024
"Would stay here again"
Location was great
What could be improved: Since I didn’t receive the link to the property manual, we had difficulty getting the keys and getting in.
10 June 2024
"Superb"
The location was very close to main communication like metro, buses. It was quiet and safe during the night. The rooms and beds were comfortable.
What could be improved: We couldn't find a hair dryer, which surprised us a little.
4 May 2024
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