Hilda was an exceptional host and we felt at home in her London apartment. She was very welcoming and gave us the personal space at the same time. The place looks exactly as on pictures: the bedroom is clean and bright and on colder days there’s an additional electrical heater to keep you warm at night. Hilda told us about the problems with the shower but we came to grips with it (alternatively you can take a bath, so that’s not a big issue). We were very happy to find out that there was a wide range of breakfast products we could use (marmalade, toast bread, cheese, oatmeal, tee/coffee etc.).
The apartment is very well located (7-10 minutes by bus from the Brixton underground station, 2 bus stops or 10 minute walk from Herne Hill train station), with a very nice pub and a park just around the corner. Two supermarkets (Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s) are in a 10 minute walking distance. On Sunday you can go to the Herne Hill market and enjoy a great variety of snacks. The area is safe and peaceful and if you are looking for something more ‘funky’ and alternative, you can find it in the nearby Brixton.
We recommend Hilda’s apartment and Hilda herself as a host and we would love to come back there next time we will be visiting London.