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City Sparrow Apartments

3.0 star property
3-star vacation home near The Shard

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Deluxe Studio | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Studio | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Studio | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Studio | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 3538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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278 St James's Rd, London, England, SE1 5JX
  • Place, Southwark Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, River Thames
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

London

Southwark stay.Your stay at this Southwark vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Shard and Tower Bridge. River Thames and Tower of London are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Southwark Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • House of Lords - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Thames Path - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • River Thames - 6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • London South Bermondsey Station - 11 min walk
  • Bermondsey Station - 20 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Warehouse Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roma Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

City Sparrow Apartments

3-star vacation home near The Shard
Self parking is free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
This vacation home offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: GBP 75 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • One-time cleaning fee: GBP 55

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 20 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 55
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 60 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on length of stay)
  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus GBP 55 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

How close is City Sparrow Apartments to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.7 mi (37-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Sparrow Apartments?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Sparrow Apartments on Jun 14, 2026 start from $185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does City Sparrow Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does City Sparrow Apartments offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Sparrow Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at City Sparrow Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at City Sparrow Apartments?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does City Sparrow Apartments have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does City Sparrow Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is City Sparrow Apartments to downtown London?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from London.

City Sparrow Apartments Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Personne n’a répondu au téléphone, les habitants des lieux ont essayé d’appeler les responsables , le responsable n’a pas trouvé la réservation expedia, expedia ne répond pas, nous avons du repartir avec le dernier train histoire de ne pas passer la nuit dehors avec un enfant de 2 ans.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025