City Centre Appartment

First Impressions

Walking up to City Centre Appartment on Cross Street, you’ll spot the Victorian terrace house that’s been converted into flats — it’s honestly pretty typical for London, but in the best way. The entrance is straightforward, no fancy doorman or marble lobby, just a clean, well-maintained building that feels like you’re staying in a proper London neighborhood rather than some touristy bubble.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s the thing about Islington — it’s one of those areas that locals actually live in, which means you’re getting real London life. You’re walking distance from Angel station (about 10 minutes), and honestly, the transport links are solid for getting anywhere in central London. The street itself is quiet enough that you can actually sleep, but step around the corner and you’ll find proper pubs, independent coffee shops, and those little Turkish restaurants that somehow always hit the spot.

The Apartment Setup

This two-star place gives you a proper apartment feel rather than just a hotel room — there’s a small kitchenette where you can actually make breakfast or heat up leftovers from Borough Market. The space isn’t huge (this is London, after all), but it’s laid out smartly with everything you need. I mean, you get a separate sleeping area and a little living space, which honestly feels like a luxury when you’re used to cramped hotel rooms in central London.

Neighborhood Character

What I love about staying here is that you’re in proper residential Islington — you know, where people walk their dogs and pop into the corner shop for milk. There’s a great restaurant scene within walking distance, from gastropubs serving Sunday roasts to that excellent Lebanese place on Upper Street. You can grab groceries at the Waitrose nearby, or if you’re feeling adventurous, the Chapel Market has been running since the 1800s and still feels authentically local.

Why Guests Appreciate It

Look, this isn’t going to win any design awards, but it does something more valuable — it gives you a genuine taste of London living without the central London price tag. The 7.2 rating makes sense because you’re getting exactly what you’d expect: clean, functional accommodation in a great neighborhood with decent transport links. It’s the kind of place where you can spread out a bit, make your own coffee in the morning, and feel like you’re actually experiencing London rather than just visiting it.