Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment next to Angel

First Impressions

The Luxury 2 Bedroom Apartment next to Angel sits right on Essex Road, and honestly, the name pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the location. You’re literally a two-minute walk from Angel tube station — I mean, you can practically see it from the building. The whole setup feels more like staying in a proper London flat than some generic hotel room, which is exactly what you want when you’re trying to get a real feel for the city.

The Space Itself

This four-star place genuinely lives up to its rating with two proper bedrooms that actually have enough space to unpack your suitcase without playing furniture Tetris. The living area flows nicely into a full kitchen — not one of those sad hotel kitchenettes with a broken microwave, but a space where you can actually cook if you pick up groceries from the Waitrose down the street. The whole apartment has this clean, modern vibe without being sterile, you know?

Location Perks

Being next to Angel Station is honestly a game-changer for getting around London. You’ve got the Northern line right there, so King’s Cross is five minutes, and you can be in central London faster than most people living in Zone 2. But here’s what I really loved — Essex Road itself has this great mix of proper local spots and trendy places that haven’t been completely touristified yet.

The Neighborhood Experience

Islington around here feels like actual London life, not the tourist bubble you get in some areas. There’s a brilliant little restaurant called Ottolenghi just around the corner for breakfast, and if you walk five minutes toward Upper Street, you’ll hit Chapel Market — one of those proper London markets that locals actually use. The whole area has this village-y feel despite being so central, which surprised me.

Why Guests Love It

Look, the 8.3 rating makes sense when you factor in what you’re getting for the location. You’re paying for a two-bedroom setup in one of London’s most connected neighborhoods, with the freedom to live like a local rather than being stuck in some hotel bubble. The parking situation is typical London (meaning forget about it), but honestly, with Angel Station right there, you won’t need a car anyway. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a few days and actually feel like you’re experiencing the city rather than just visiting it.