Villas in London
London suits couples and small groups wanting a central base near the City and St Paul's, in compact homes for two to four. There are no pools here, and the Square Mile itself goes quiet at weekends, when not all shops and restaurants open.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £1,187
About London
The homes are spread across central and east London rather than sitting in one district, with many in and around the City of London, the Square Mile. The City has only around 10,000 residents against some 300,000 weekday workers, so it is busiest on weekdays and noticeably quieter at weekends. St Paul's Cathedral, the Monument and the Barbican are all within it, and Spitalfields Market sits just outside. Most homes are small, built for two or three people, a few for up to six, with a minority having a garden or air conditioning.
Is London right for you?
- Best for
- City breaks for couples and small groups who walk everywhere
- Not for you if
- You want a pool, a large garden or a car-based holiday.
Near London
Tower of London and Tower Bridge
Both sit just outside the City in Tower Hamlets, and Tower Bridge has walkways at the top with glass floors, reached by lift.
Spitalfields Market
Just outside the City, with clothing, crafts and food stalls, open every day with shorter hours on Sundays.
Barbican
A brutalist complex with Europe's largest arts centre and a free conservatory holding over 2,000 tropical plant species.
Getting to London
From Heathrow, the Elizabeth line runs from Terminals 2 and 3 to Liverpool Street, which serves the City; reaching Tower Bridge by the Elizabeth and Jubilee lines takes about an hour. Skip the car: the City lies inside the congestion charge zone and every City station is in fare zone 1.
Villas in London
The Home Comfort You Need in London
London, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineInternet+6 more
1-Bedroom Home, London
London, Greater London, England
2
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+3 more
from£249
per night
2-Bedroom Home, London
London, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+8 more
from£288
per night
Home, London
London, Greater London, England
2
0
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+6 more
from£170
per night
Urban Stay Oxford Gardens 1-Bett 1-Bad
London, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
Urban Stay Shard View 2-Bett 2-Bad
London, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
4-star property
Urban Stay London City 1-Bett 1-Bad
London, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£192
per night
Urban Stay Shard View 1-Bett 1-Bad
London, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£187
per night
Urban Stay London City 2-Bett 2-Bad
London, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+6 more
from£337
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, London
London, Greater London, England
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£319
per night
Urban Stay Portobello Market Studio
London, Greater London, England
2
0
0
MicrowaveWashing MachineInternet+5 more
from£179
per night
Urban Stay Shard View 1-Bett 1-Bad Penthouse
London, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+7 more
from£263
per nightLondon villa holidays: questions answered
Is the City of London quiet at weekends?
Yes, it is far quieter than on weekdays, because the area is mostly offices and not all shops and restaurants open. Activity continues around the Tower, Liverpool Street, St Paul's and One New Change.
How do I get from Heathrow to the City of London?
Take the Elizabeth line from Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 to Liverpool Street, in or very near the City. For Tower Bridge, change from the Elizabeth line to the Jubilee line, for about an hour in total.
Are Tower Bridge and the Tower of London inside the City of London?
No, both lie just outside it, in Tower Hamlets, although the City Corporation owns Tower Bridge. The City itself covers about 2.9 square kilometres, the smallest city in the UK by area.
Do London holiday homes have pools?
None of the homes here has a pool; they are compact city homes for two to four people. A minority have a garden or air conditioning, so check the listing if either matters to you.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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