The 40 something American business owner on his 3rd trip to London, a skosh nervous to stay outside zone 1, but eager to cut his hotel spend in half. That’s me, and so it was with some trepidation that I booked this Belsize Park flat for 7 days in June 2019.
I don’t think I could have done better. This is a bright and quiet flat in a charming London neighborhood.
Tube-wise I found it somehow easier than my Paddington and Shoreditch hotels, maybe because there is only one line to pick (Northern) and one way to go (south).
The living room is large and airy, bounded by a modern kitchen. The bathroom is compact but comfortable and clean. The bedrooms are simple with ample storage. I slept with the window open most nights and there was no noise to speak of.
Belsize Park is well situated for exercise in the nearby parks, pints in the nearby pubs, and bites in the nearby cafes. Although I went alone, I felt welcome by the locals at the Washington pub for trivia night, and Gail’s makes the most divine breakfasts, which I appreciated after a couple of late nights. The butcher up the road near Hampstead Heath is a great place for provisions. There is a small grocery near the BP tube station where you can stock your fridge, and find detergents, soaps, and shampoo which are not provided.
The flat included a washer/dryer and ironing board if you want to pack light.
All in all a very nice pad.