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Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Barbecue grill
A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Leicester Square
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Free Wi-Fi
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
London, ENG
Benjamin Franklin House
Place, Benjamin Franklin House
1 min walk
The Strand
Place, The Strand
1 min walk
Theatreland
Place, Theatreland
1 min walk
London (LCY-London City)
Airport, London (LCY-London City)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Trafalgar Square flat (Central London)
Very spacious authentic Georgian flat in the true heart of London and next door to Benjamin Franklin’s old London residence. Around 150square meters of living space, separate kitchen diner with dining space for 8 adults. Bright comfortable living area with red leather sofas and smart TV. Space for 7 Guests to sleep in beds away from the living areas. Acess to the main bedrooms does require negotiating a flight of stairs. There are 5ft and 6 ft double bedrooms as well as a small bunk room with 4ft wide beds and a 7th single bed downstairs in a hall alcove with its own TV. We have many Excellent reviews on our VRBO listing having offered this high quality self catered flat since 2011 since we purchased it to enjoy London with our teenaged children.
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Property # 10389443
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
London
Located on a river, this apartment is in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Stamford Bridge Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Is Trafalgar Square flat (Central London) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Trafalgar Square flat (Central London)?
As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trafalgar Square flat (Central London) on 22 Oct 2026 start from £2,133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Trafalgar Square flat (Central London)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Trafalgar Square flat (Central London)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Trafalgar Square flat (Central London)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Trafalgar Square flat (Central London) located?
Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of The Strand and Trafalgar Square. Leicester Square and London Eye are also within 10 minutes. Charing Cross Underground Station and Embankment Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The flat was in a wonderful location that made touring London easy. We had family and friends join us, so the large space and beds for 7 was perfect. We would definitely rent this flat again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Dear David,
So glad you enjoyed the space and location of the flat for your trip to see London
The host was so nice and easy to communicate with. The location is AMAZING for sightseeing!! There are several tube stops right by the flat and a lot of walkable sights too. It was excellent!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thanks for your review. Im glad you appreciated the flats excellent position for easy sightseeing.
Host was extremely friendly and quickly responds to any questions we had. Property was extremely clean and great location for nearby shops, food, and activities. Excellent property and would highly recommend to anyone traveling to London. Super friendly host and made our stay excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thanks for your positive comments, its a great privilege to share the flat with guests who appreciate it.
We choose this property because it had a DVD player, and my son likes to watch Doctor Who videos he purchases during our trip. The property is large, clean, and comfortable, and is in a fantastic location for exploring London.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thankyou for your kind comments, so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Kind Regards
Phil (owner)
I can not say enough wonderful things about our stay! The apartment is clean and spacious and the host is very responsive. We are a family of 6, and found the house to be a perfect fit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2023
Thankyou for your kind review we do try to exceed expectations and will be again if you consider a repeat visit.
Kind Regards Phil ( owner)
It was very appropriate for four adults and three teen-age children. Was beautifully furnished and all essential items were in the kitchen. The children's bedrooms were spot-on. Would love to return again.
Overall the experience at this location was outstanding. A few minor issues were addressed quickly by the owner and didn't, in anyway, detract from our experience. This location was unbelievable and if you are looking for a great location in London to get anywhere, look no further. Hoping to stay here again in the future.
Cozy flat where the 5 of us never felt cramped. Walking distance to many tourist sites while being located on a private street. Train station is steps away. Best part is the owner who is super responsive and assists when called upon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Dear Matthew,
Thanks for the kind review and glad you had a good stay and that we could help you out. Do hope we can host you again.
I stayed here with my wife, our 3 very young children (4,2,3mo) and our nanny for four weeks. The place felt like home and had a very good amount of space. The location was incredible and made it easy to walk or take very short tube rides to our adventure for the day.
Communication with the owner was top notch and we were able to very quickly get questions answered. Highly recommended place to stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2021
Thanks for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed the quality of the flat and its location. Ph
The flat is in a perfect location and extremely convenient between Charring Cross and Embankment Underground. It was a wonderful home base for several attractions within Central London. The owner was great to work with and extremely responsive to our questions and concerns. I would highly recommend this flat for families looking to make a trip to London.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2024
Jeff
Many thanks for your kind review. I’m glad you enjoyed the central location allowing your family to easily explore the centre of London
Great location - Perfect for a family trip to London!
We were in London recently on a trip with wife, two daughters and my in-laws. This apartment was perfect as it was spacious, well-appointed and comfortable. It was centrally location which made it easy to travel to all parts of the city. The pub around the corner was one of many conveniently located restaurants and grocery stores were a few minutes away. Property managers were responsive to our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thankyou for your kind review and apologies for the delay in response. So glad you enjoyed the flat, and I do hope we can host you again.
Kind Regards Phil
This flat is in the perfect location in central London. Close to Trafalgar Sq, two Underground stations and the Embankment pier for boat transportation. Easy walk to Buckingham, Covent Garden, and Leicester Sq. Plenty of room to spread out and has everything you could need (including umbrellas!). The pictures do not do it justice! Owner and management company were very responsive and getting the keys was easy on arrival. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Dear Karyl,
Thanks for your kind comments and so glad you enjoyed your stay at the flat. Glad you enjoyed the space and the flats central location.
Phil
Verified review
6/10 Okay
ANGELA D.
28 Jun 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The location was fabulous. Nearby the train station, great pubs, etc. By far, the best part of the apartment. It was also very spacious for our party of five. When we arrived, none of the wall outlets had power and only the overhead lights worked. The refrigerator was warm and none of the fans or lamps worked. A fuse had been blown and we had to call to get help and had to flip the breakers 3 times before restoring power. Because of this, WiFi was down and we had to reboot it multiple times with no results until the next day, which was very inconvenient. While the reviews say it’s fully stocked, there were no coffee pods for either coffee machine in the kitchen. We then purchased pods ourselves and the machine completely overflowed our cups. I have the same Nespresso machine at home and know how to use it, but we ended up having to go and buy coffee each day. This was also very inconvenient. Also, to clarify the listing, there is no bathtub and no dryer. There is a washing machine which we used a few times, but we’re not able to find any drying function on the machine. If this was an all in one, we were unable to find that function. We have used all in ones in Spain, Ireland, France and Italy, but did not see this function so we hung our clothes out on the drying rack. There were only 3 pods left at the bottom of the bag. Check in process needs to be streamlined. Many lock boxes, keys, and steps to get in. Very, very hot due to no A/C. Could only stay downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the excellent central position of the flat and its size. I am grateful for your detailed comments as we have no wish to mislead guests and simply want to provide an excellent secure property in the centre of London for guests to enjoy our great city. We will reflect on your review and endeavour to help in areas that we realistically can. We are obviously disappointed that you felt the flat just about represented an average property (60%) as I don't remember such a low rating in the 15 years we've made the property available. I'm aware you stayed at the hottest day ever in June in London and we did have a number of conversations when you called about how to reset the electrical breakers, once you found the correct one the system remained on. The electrical trip may have been related to the high temperature but has not been an issue previously, it remains a mystery as to why they tripped in the few of hours between the cleaners leaving and you arriving.
I'm aware you struggled to link to the WiFi, which is a new network EERO system throughout the flat, I did send you the network name on VRBO soon after our conversation but I understand you could not access this message on your 'phone 'till the following morning even though the network was working. I will check the information is typed on the router. I accept the key safes can be confusing but essentially we have one for the main door outside and one inside the house to collect the keys for your stay, this is for security reasons. We have two Nespresso coffee machines, the older one has never 'stopped automatically' but still makes good coffee, I thus assume it is not the same as your previous machines. I apologise we can't guarantee there is not always a stock of coffee capsules for both machines particularly as guests do not always replace them and I'm not always there between bookings. We do supply the basics and there is a shop supplying most items about 100m away. Finally the bath tub and tumble dryer, I must apologise that the tub was removed last year when we installed a new walk in shower and I have not managed to change all the property details to reflect this. The details should state we have a washing machine available although there is a tumble dryer in the cellar we don't routinely provide access, I will correct this but I assume your clothes dried fairly promptly in the hot weather.
Considering all your comments, which I do appreciate, I do hope on reflection you will still consider staying with us again in future. We are considering acquiring another portable A/C unit but they are rarely needed in London.
Kind Regards Phil
This is a very large multi-level flat that was perfect for our family of seven. The bedrooms and baths are on the lower level, so you do need to take luggage down stairs. The furniture is comfortable and in excellent condition. Decor is very English and fun. There is a great kitchen that we just didn't use. It is within a block of the Charing Cross train station, and the Embankment tube station. Buses galore at Trafalgar Square. Walking distance to many London highlights. Nearby pubs are great!
First time to London with our family of six. This flat was the perfect accommodation. General living area and kitchen and bedroom and bathrooms were lovely. Super fun British decor !
The location of the flat was perfect. We used Charing Cross and Embankment Stations any time we were walking. So close to everything! We could get to Picadilly Circus, Westminster/Big Ben, and the Palace in easy walks. Very close to fun pubs- but our street was quiet.
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Our host Phil answered all questions and communicated quickly!
We were a group of 2 adults and 5 kids (ages 10-14). The living space and kitchen were perfect for accommodating our large group! The primary bedroom is huge and we put one kid on the sofa in there because the bunk room was a bit tight for 2 older kids and all of their stuff. This worked well. The little alcove was perfect for one kid and the queen bedroom was adequate for the 2 oldest kids.
The location was amazing! You are just around the corner from busses and 2 tube stations. Cabs are also always available at Charing Cross. There's a coop grocers very close and lots of quick food options. Honestly, it's such a great location that we could frequently walk where we wanted to go.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by philip housden
We are Sarah and Philip and have owned this property for almost 10 years. We regular spend weekends there with our teenage boys and are continually trying to maintain and improve the decor and furnishings for guests to enjoy. We recently recarpeted and have updated some of the beds and renovated the en-suit shower. The flat is in the true heart of London and allows us to regularly get to the theatre and visit London galleries and museums. We work and live near Canterbury in Kent where the boys are still at school.
Why they chose this property
There are few more authentic period London flats that are as convenient as this for visitors to London. The flat is very spacious and really is in the true centre of London.