Stephen's place was just perfect for what my husband and I needed. I would say pretty centrally located to major transportation. A bus leaves you close and the tube is a short walk. Either are safe to take. There are small shops across the street incase you needed an oyster card (for the tube), an umbrella (rained, more like misty one of the days & we weren't prepared) or just small snacks. The room was just perfect, we kept the windows open at night to let cool air in during the October month and it was just fine for us. Would definitely recommend. Two places I loved that were near by was a pub called The elephant, which is near the tube.. Great burgers. And a coffee shop called Sidecar... Amazing coffee and sandwiches)