Villas in London City
London City homes suit couples on a city break who want a base between Angel and Old Street, with Shoreditch bars close by. This is inner London, not the Square Mile, and the homes are small, for two to four, with no outdoor space or air conditioning.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £1,207
About London City
Despite the name, these homes are not in the City of London itself. They sit close together on the Islington and Clerkenwell side of City Road, between Angel and Old Street, just north of the Square Mile. Angel, about 3 km north-north-east of Charing Cross, is one of London's 35 major town centres, with shops, a Vue cinema and the O2 Academy Islington. Old Street runs a mile east across the Islington and Hackney border towards Shoreditch, and its junction with City Road, nicknamed Silicon Roundabout, has drawn tech firms. Around Old Street, Hoxton Square and Great Eastern Street carry the area's late nightlife. Most homes have one bedroom and sleep two, none takes more than four, and none has a garden or air conditioning.
Is London City right for you?
- Best for
- Couples on a city break who like theatre and bars
- Not for you if
- You need room for a family of five or more, as none of these homes sleeps more than four.
Near London City
Upper Street
Runs north from Angel; the stretch towards Highbury and Islington station is packed with places to eat, with the Almeida Theatre just off it.
Hoxton Square
Near the Shoreditch end of Old Street, where Hoxton Square and Great Eastern Street have the liveliest nightlife in the area.
City Road Basin
One of the largest open stretches of water in north London; the Regent's Canal passes beneath Angel through the Islington Tunnel.
Camden Passage
An antiques and collectables centre near Angel that has been one of London's leading dealers' arcades for about 40 years.
Getting to London City
You won't need a car. Angel is on the Northern line, with trains south to Old Street, the City and London Bridge and north to Euston, and Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted all have express rail links into London. Drivers pay the Congestion Charge in the centre and, in older vehicles, the ULEZ charge.
Villas in London City
4-star property
4-star property
Chancery Lane, Central London
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+5 more
4-star property
Lambs Passage
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£179
per night
4-star property
Lexicon, Angel
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
4-star property
Lawrence House
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+4 more
from£172
per night
4-star property
Altitude Point
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£242
per night
4-star property
Friends Street
London City, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£274
per night
4-star property
Saffron Hill, Farringdon
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+6 more
4-star property
Lawerence apartment
London City, Greater London, England
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£268
per night
4-star property
Lexicon, Angel
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
4-star property
Lawrence House
London City, Greater London, England
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
from£211
per nightLondon City villa holidays: questions answered
Are London City homes in the City of London?
Not quite. They cluster on the Clerkenwell and Islington side of City Road, between Angel and Old Street, just north of the Square Mile. Old Street itself follows an ancient track that skirted the walls of Londinium.
Is Angel a good base for the London City homes?
For eating out and theatre it works well. Upper Street, running north from Angel, is lined with restaurants, the Almeida Theatre is just off it, and Angel station puts the City and London Bridge a few stops away on the Northern line.
How do you pay for the Tube from the London City homes?
Tap a contactless bank card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at the barrier, and daily fares are capped. A Visitor Oyster Card covers zones 1 to 6. Trains run from about 5.30am to midnight, with some lines all night at weekends.
Are the London City homes noisy at night?
Towards Shoreditch it can be. Old Street, Hoxton Square and Great Eastern Street have a lively late scene, so light sleepers should check how far east a home sits before booking.
Nearby towns to London City
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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