Aparthotel

196 Bishopsgate

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near Tower of London

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Signature Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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196 Bishopsgate, London, England, EC2M 4NR
  • Place, Liverpool Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower of London
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Penthouse

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Studio

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

Central London getaway .A stay at this London City Centre aparthotel places you steps from Liverpool Street and within a 10-minute walk of Brick Lane. Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Liverpool Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tower of London - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • London Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tower Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Liverpool Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamilton Hall (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Polo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dicks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nero Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬1 min walk

About this property

196 Bishopsgate

4-star aparthotel near Tower of London
196 Bishopsgate offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. 196 Bishopsgate also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator.

This 4-star London aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
196 Bishopsgate offers 47 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 75 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 47 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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196 Bishopsgate Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 611 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1586 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Room looked nothing like the pictures. Pictures showed a staircase. There was no upstairs. Location was a 10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This apartment was so perfect for our family of five. Terrific front desk staff, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness

Wouldn't stay here again - was ok

On checking in they asked me to pay a discretionary 5% service charge.... I've never heard of this before.... I declined and said I would decide at check out. The description says washer/dryer.... it's a washer only. I told them safe didn't work, nothing was done about it. Housekeeping came very late 3.30 - 4.30 pm which if you've been out all day isn't convenient - I only ended up getting one service in 5 night ( and the bed wasn't made) event though another 2 days I had 'please service my room' on the outside of door. And the man on reception blocking the entrance in the evening smoking is not acceptable. Plus 3 glass table on the studio - the glass wasn't fixed to any of the table so was dangerous. No air con - rooms very hot - asked for a fan. Beds very comfortable and great location but works chose another option next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayten Selin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect for an intergenerational family stay

Clean and spacious apartment in a good location, opposite Liverpool Street Station and a short walk from Leadenhall Market. Reception and cleaning staff very helpful and friendly. Perfect for an intergenerational family stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with group
The location was excellent and so convenient for public transportation and restaurants, pubs and really anything’s you might need. The problem is that the hotel is not air conditioned and you cannot open the windows for airflow. Every room in the apartment has a heavy door that can’t be propped open so there is no air flow. The weather in London was in the 80’s so the apartment got very hot throughout the day and it was very hard to sleep. The mattress was overly soft and had a big slope in the middle. Otherwise the accommodations were fine. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean. Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is in a great location. The lady at the front desk was extremely nice and helpful. Our biggest issue with the room was the toilet would hardly flush. We called shortly after checking in, and the lady said we can use the one in the room next to us, which was nice. There was no other room available for our family of 5. A repair man came after about an hour. Unfortunately the repair man, who was very nice, was in our room until after 9pm attempting to repair the toilet. About 3 hours. I told him we had to wake up early, and he finished up soon after. The next morning the man at the desk was going to charge me a service fee for something, I’m not sure what, and I told him about the problem the night before, and he didn’t charge me. The room looks very worn. The floor looks very bad. Otherwise, everything was ok
Stained tile in bathroom
Worn flooring
Worn flooring
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to transportation
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were a -2 rating. My roll away bed looked like it was decades old and very uncomfortable. Never cleaned our room after telling housekeeping we were leaving room in 5 minutes and they never bothered to return. Told receptionist about the issue and not helpful at all and didn’t take care of the request. Worst experience ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shavana

Travelled with family
Our request to check in earlier was only available for a fee. If the room was available, why not let your guest settle in after having a long day without charging a fee. The beds, linen and pillows were very comfy. The apartment could use some plants or decor to brighten it up a little. I did not like the stains on the tile in the bathroom and would recommend having a manual available for your guest to use the washing machine and thermostat. On a more positive note, thanks for relocating us to another apartment without any issues after we discovered a sever leak in the bathroom ceiling.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice but not great

The place was nice but definitely showing signs of wear and tear. For how nice it was I think it was a little overpriced. Also, they add a 5% service charge at check in… It is located in more of a business area with easy access to the bus and underground. Lots of dining options within walking distance. Employees were all polite and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness

Our First Try of an Aparthotel Not so Sure

There was an air conditioner in the room that did not work. The kitchen did not have complete service for two. On our second night, the cieling in the bathroom began leaking. After pressure from us, the management switched our room. Their first proposed solution was that we use a bathroom across the hall when needed. Not accpetable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Susette A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not luxurious but it is a three room apartment with kitchen living area and bedroom. Very tall bathtub; it’s a big step into tub for a shower. There is heat and AC and a fan. Espresso machine was baffling, we never figured out the oven. Microwave and kettle did work. In a busy, bustling, gritty area but fast food and better food were steps away. Pret a manger next door for coffee and breakfast. Greggs in the underground station for sausage rolls before the day is over. We would stay here again for very practical reasons. Nice desk staff and easy access by bus or rail to the whole town.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This is a middle of the road property. It’s not super nor is it disgusting. It has what you need but it’s not up to date and a tad dirty around the property. There is a tube close by which is nice for travel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Georgia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here unless you are looking for a place that vibes “landlord special, cheap, not maintained, bachelor apartment”. The pictures they present are not accurate as each unit is apparently different. There is no relaxing, homey vibe the pictures suggest. It’s above a bar and the windows on the front of the building are old single pane and DO NOT block ANY noise. We were in 201 and could hear word for word conversations happening on the street when we were in the living area. In our apartment the bedrooms were on the back of the building and it was much quieter in there. I am including video of the mold in the bathroom, dingy tub, and general disrepair. England is full of “older” units but this one didn’t really try to be presentable. Cons-You can hear the people walking in the apartment above you, and hear everything on the street. There were NO PROTECTIVE COVERS on the mattress or pillows. No Air Conditioning available. Has washer/dryer combo but ours would not hold the door closed. Front door deadbolt didn’t work. Pros- high ceilings, big rooms, very close to tube station and restaurants. Towels and sheets seemed clean. Top surfaces of counters seemed clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sallyann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had booked a 2 bedroom apartment but were told wasn’t available so 2 x 1 bedroom apartment quick check in had to leave card details as deposit apartments were on floor 3 lift available very spacious apartments clean everything we needed for 1 night tea coffee sugar supplied tap water in fridge great appreciated on a hot day the apartment we were in an apartment at the back sun on it and was very hot air conditioning was efficient but was unable to open windows in living area Comfortable bed shower was good washing machine provided if needed dishwasher in kitchen as well plenty of wardrobe space and hooks in apartment Luggage room available to use before and after check out which was very handy Would definitely stay here again for a trip to London
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location!

Great location, near station & restaurants, right in heart of the city. Room is a good standard and reception is helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for access to transportation all over London with Liverpool Street station right across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great spot near Liverpool Street Station

This was a great place to stay just across from the Liverpool Street Station. The apartment was very spacious and met our needs. Note that there is not air conditioning, but the fan was great. It was also great to be able to park our luggage before check-in and after check-out. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Safia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

This hotel is not for sleeping

They are good and bad parts of the location of the hotel. The good part is that is directly across the road from a main line train station with good links to the airport and Central London. The bad part is that the hotel is directly above two very busy bars and a bus stop. If you plan to get any sleep then this should not be the hotel for you. There's also street lights that shine directly into the rooms that are street-facing. They do not have any curtains in the rooms, so the rooms are lit up all the night. As for the noise that is outside, you will definitely feel that you are in the middle of the bar at 1:00 in the morning. The hotel does offer rollaway beds but these are not rollaway beds, they'll be giving you air mattresses. This hotel is really only suitable for bachelor /bachelorette parties who are in town for the night life and transport connections. Inside the apartments, it's pretty limited and basic, but good enough for young party goers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was within walking of the train and areas we visited. The property was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025