Overview
First Impressions
Walking up to Stylish 1-Bed Flat in Soho – Prime Central London on Rupert Street, you immediately get that “I’m in the heart of it all” feeling. This four-star apartment sits right where the action happens — I mean, you’re literally steps from Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. The building itself has that classic London charm, wedged between the buzzing restaurants and quirky shops that make Soho what it is.
The Space
Honestly, the room exceeded my expectations for what you’d typically get in central London. The one-bedroom layout actually gives you breathing space, which is pretty rare around here. The kitchen is properly equipped — not just a mini-fridge and kettle situation, but actual cooking facilities if you want to grab fresh ingredients from the markets nearby. The decor strikes that sweet spot between modern comfort and London character, with thoughtful touches that show someone actually cares about the guest experience.
Location Perks
You know what I love about this spot? You can stumble out for dim sum in Chinatown at 2 PM, catch a West End show at 7:30, then grab late-night cocktails in one of Soho’s hidden bars — all within a five-minute walk. The Piccadilly Circus tube station is right there, so getting anywhere else in London is effortless. But honestly, with Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and the National Gallery all walkable, you might not need the tube much.
The Neighborhood Vibe
Soho has this energy that’s hard to describe — it’s creative, slightly chaotic, and never boring. During the day, you’ve got the business crowd mixing with tourists and street performers. By evening, the area transforms into this vibrant nightlife hub. The flat’s position means you’re in the thick of it but still have a quiet retreat to come back to. I actually found the street noise pretty manageable, especially considering where you are.
Why Guests Love It
The 8.8 rating makes complete sense once you stay here. It’s that combination of prime location, thoughtful amenities, and the freedom that comes with having your own space rather than just a hotel room. You can spread out, store your shopping finds, and really live like a Londoner for a few days. Plus, there’s something satisfying about having your morning coffee while watching Soho wake up outside your window — it feels authentic in a way that hotel stays sometimes don’t.
Guest reviews
"Exceptional"
The flat is very tastefully furnished and has everything you could want. It is right in the middle of theatre land.
What could be improved: The only down side is the stairs but its worth the climb to stay in such a lovely flat.
3 November 2025
"The location was fantastic, the owner was extremely easy to work with and very responsive. Decent value."
The location is outstanding, the apartment is clean, very, very small with a lot of furniture that makes it a little challenging to move around. The owner was very responsive. We had no working Internet and he had it fixed within the day.
What could be improved: The four flights of stairs were very hard to navigate with heavy luggage. The kitchen did not offer some essentials like cutlery, and wine glasses.
8 October 2025
"Amazing! 100% PERFECT!"
Amazing! 100% PERFECT! Super clean, super cute, walk to EVERYTHING in London! INCREDIBLE! It couldn't be better. Antique furniture and everything else modern and top quality. Two stations within 5-10 mins walk straight to Heathrow Airport, ALL the best shopping in London, ALL the best restaurants, ALL the best theatres and nightlife. And less than half the price of any hotel in the area where you get one small room for twice the money. ALWAYS staying here from now on!
What could be improved: The whole area is mostly stairs except for hotels that start at double or triple the price. Basically you can take maybe 20 minutes train (and the stations have stairs too!) and walking - or take 1 minute of stairs here. I'll avoid heavy bags and spend my time here! Why waste your time and money on trains and crazy expensive hotels? This place is GREAT!
13 February 2025
"FANTASTIC! INCREDIBLE LOCATION! Everything is right outside!"
FANTASTIC! WOW! Beautiful, clean, luxurious and the LOCATION! Pow! Every restaurant imaginable within two blocks, 1 or 2 mins, right outside. Every theatre and all the best nightlife in London literally right outside. You'd pay THREE TIMES as much for a much smaller much less beautiful hotel room in the area. Walk to EVERYTHING! Airport train direct to station 5 mins walk away! You can't beat this at even double the price. Will always stay here from now on! WOW!
What could be improved: Like almost every apartment in the area its stairs only but unless you pay three times the price for a much smaller room in a not as nice hotel, its 100 percent worth it. If I was much much older (I'm in my fifties) or had physical challenges then I'd spend a lot more and stay at a hotel, but otherwise this is FANTASTIC!
4 February 2025
"Soho bijou apt."
Great location. Charming apt with everything you need.
What could be improved: Too many stairs. Couldn't find the cutlery. Otherwise fabulous.
10 December 2024
"Merdivenler dışında iyi bir konaklamaydı"
Ev genel anlamda temizdi. Yatak çok rahattı. Konumu çok iyiydi. İlk gün internette ve ısıtmada sorun yaşadık ama ertesi gün Daniel bize yardımcı oldu ve sorunu çözdü.
What could be improved: Ev 4. kattaydı ve asansör yoktu bu bizim için büyük dezavantajdı. Eşyaları çıkarırken çok zorlandık ve gün boyu dışarda yorulup o merdivenleri çıkmak bizi yordu. Sonrasında çıkmak istesek bile vazgeçtik.
diğer konu, eve bir depozit ödemek zorundasınız. Evet bu satın alırken belirtilmiş ama ne kadar ödeyeceğinizi ancak satın almayı yaptıktan sonra öğreniyorsunuz ve geri dönüşünüz yok. biraz dayatma olmuş bu konu net olarak belirtilmeli. Bir de kahve makinesi olmasını isterdik.
3 January 2025
"Wenn einem eine zentrale Lage das absolut Wichtigste ist, ist das die perfekte Wohnung."
Lage, Lage, Lage! Das Appartement liegt sehr zentral in Soho, nur ein paar Meter bis zu den U-Bahn-Stationen Piccadilly Circus und Leicester Square. Es hat viele Restaurants, Bars und Läden in der Nähe.
Die Kommunikation über den Messenger von Booking hat sehr gut funktioniert. Es wurde immer promt auf Fragen geantwortet.
Die Wohnung war sauber.
Die Schlüsselübergabe war einfach, jedoch muss man die Öffnunszeiten beachten. Den Schlüssel muss man nämlich an einem Kiosk abholen und auch dort wieder abgeben. Dieser liegt nur ein paar Meter vom Appartement entfernt.
Wenn einem eine zentrale Lage das absolut Wichtigste ist und man ansonsten wenig Ansprüche hat, ist das die perfekte Wohnung.
What could be improved: Das Appartement liegt im 4. Stock, ohne Lift, dafür einem sehr engen Treppenhaus. Mit Koffern da hochzusteigen, ist eine Herausforderung. Das Appartement ist klein, klitzeklein (etwa 25qm). Für 2 Personen ok, für 4 Personen würde ich es nicht empfehlen. Es hat ein Schlafzimmer (ca. 9qm), ein Badezimmer (ca. 3qm), einen Flur (ca. 2qm) und ein Wohnzimmer mit Küchenecke.
Die Wohnung ist sehr vollgestellt mit Schränken und Kommoden, was das Ganze noch enger macht. Jetzt würde man meinen, dass man dafür viel Stauraum hat, aber dem ist nicht so. Die Schränke sind praktisch alle abgeschlossen oder voll mit Sachen des Vermieters.
Die Ausstattung der Küche ist ok. Es hat einen Kühlschrank, einen Wasserkocher und einen Toaster. Geschirr hat es für 4 Personen. Pfannen hat es auch, an sonstigen Kochutensilien fehlt es aber. Dafür hat es einen Geschirrspüler, den man bei so wenig Geschirr aber wohl nie braucht. Eine Waschmaschine hat es auch.
Die Heizung mussten wir selber einstellen, diese lief nicht. Den Radiator im Badezimmer haben wir nicht in Gang bekommen. Auf Nachfrage über den Messenger wurde uns aber prompt geantwortet (über der Badezimmertüre hat es einen kleinen Schrank, darin befinden sich verschiedene Schalter, z.B. auch für die Dusche) und wir konnten den Radiator in Betrieb nehmen.
Der Wasserdruck in der Dusche ist inexistent. Das Wasser rieselt nur. Schwierig, um die Haare zu waschen. Aber es war wenigstens warm.
Es ist ein sehr altes Haus. Die Fenster sind nur einfach verglast, dadurch sehr hellhörig und undicht. Ebenfalls hört man jeden Schritt aus der Wohnung darüber oder im Treppenhaus. Den Lärm von der Strasse hört man auch sehr gut, aber das hat uns nicht gestört. Das Schlafzimmer geht in den Hinterhof, daher ist es dort einigermassen ruhig.
Aufgrund all dieser "Mängel" finde ich den Preis für die Wohnung viel zu hoch.
5 January 2025
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