The Ultimate Guide 2021: the Best Hotels and AirBnbs in London for Photoshoots Part 1
- Stella
- Jan 16, 2021
- 5 min read
Updated: Jan 17, 2021
This guide features carefully selected hotels and Airbnbs in London which are perfect for photoshoots. Whether you are a photographer, influencer, model, or someone working in fashion, this list has something for everyone. Forget cheap furniture and subpar design: these places are the real deal.
The locations are ranked according to budget, which is the price per night. Some Airbnbs require +1 night stays. If so, the total price may go above the budget. Fortunately, many hosts are open to rent out their spaces for photoshoots: you just need to ask.
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Hotels and Airbnbs under £400
Even if your budget is modest, these beautiful spaces aren't.
Type: AirBnb
Price per night: £375
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £1,403
Location: Shoreditch
Style: Bohemian, artistic, tropical
Pros: The living room and kitchen are gorgeous.
Cons: The bedroom and bathroom are very basic. The 3-night minimum.
Type: AirBnb
Price per night: £399
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £1,488
Location: Hammersmith
Style: Modern elegance, low-key 1950s furniture, spacious
Pros: Very large house with 5 bedrooms. The garden and patio.
Cons: The smaller bedrooms and bathrooms leave a lot to be desired. The 3-night minimum.
Type: AirBnb
Price per night: £309
Minimum stay: 1 night
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £478
Location: Bayswater
Style: Romantic, colorful, lush
Pros: The high ceilings, the splash of color, the balcony. Allows for overnight stays. The staircase allows for shoots from different angles.
Cons: The kitchen and bathrooms are not really useable. On the small side.
Type: 4-star hotel Room: Deluxe Double Price per night: £297 Location: Soho Style: Old-world England, sumptuous, elegant Pros: The four-poster bed. The beautiful attention to detail. The Victorian bathtub. Cons: May feel stuffy.
Type: 4-star aparthotel Room: The Penthouse Price per night: £235 Location: City of London Style: 1950s, contemporary, neutral colors Pros: Versatile and spacious. Beautiful design throughout with no details that are overly distracting. The attractive price. The gorgeous view. Cons: May be too boring for adventurous brands, or those looking to shoot in a more original location.
Type: 4-star hotel Room: Executive Suite Price per night: £374 Location: Canary Wharf Style: Contemporary, glass, marble, brass Pros: Looks high-end without breaking the bank. The incredible view. Cons: The suite is a bit small (377 ft/35 m2).
Hotels and Airbnbs under £700
Looking for something a little bit more luxurious? These hotel rooms and airbnbs are a worthwhile investment.
Hotels and Airbnbs under £700
These beautiful spaces are a worth-while investment without breaking the bank.
Type: 5-star hotel
Room: Signature Suite
Price per night: £648
Location: Sloane Square
Style: Lavish, opulent, luxurious
Pros: One-of-a-kind suite with a four-bedroom poster and embroidered velvet curtains.
Cons: The suite is just large enough for a small photoshoot (355 ft/33 m2).
Type: 5-star hotel
Room: Deluxe Room
Price per night: £668
Location: Knightsbridge
Style: Luxurious, high-end, designer
Pros: Polished interior design, excellent natural lighting. Possibility to shoot in the rest of the hotel.
Cons: The carpet could be distracting.
Type: 4.5-star hotel
Room: Deluxe Room
Price per night: £545
Location: Southwark
Style: Contemporary, artsy, clean
Pros: Versatile design suitable for different types of brands. Excellent natural lighting. The bathtub. Spacious. Possibility to shoot in the rest of the hotel.
Cons: The carpet is mess.
Type: AirBnb
Price per night: £636
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £2,325
Location: Soho
Style: Modern, art deco, designer
Pros: Beautiful designer furniture and decorative objects makes this apartment look exclusive and modern. The marble bathroom is a nice touch.
Cons: The bedroom is a bit cramped. The 3-night minimum.
Type: 4-star hotel
Price per night: £489
Room: The Rook's Nest
Location: Barbican
Style: Modern, art deco, designer
Pros: Old-world England. Decadent and quirky. Free-standing bathtub and a gorgeous Edwardian furniture. Extremely spacious and well worth the price.
Cons: It could do without the strange painting in the dining room and the statue by the bathtub.
Type: Airbnb
Price per night: £610
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £1,991
Location: Vauxhall
Style: Modern, colorful, glass, marble
Pros: Carefully decorated apartment with magnificent views over Thames. Beautiful bedroom and a marble bathroom.
Cons: The room with the yellow chairs do not fit the rest of the furniture. The 3-night minimum.
Type: Airbnb
Price per night: £550
Minimum stay: 1 night
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £702
Location: Hackney
Style: Luxurious, art deco, neutral colors
Pros: Stunning penthouse with sweeping views over East London.
Cons: The bedroom appears to be a bit small.
Type: Airbnb
Price per night: £700
Minimum stay: 1 night
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £819
Location: Hammersmith
Style: Modern, glass, bright, minimalist
Pros: Can be used for large-scale productions. Versatile.
Cons: The furniture doesn't quite match the extravagant architectural design.
Type: Airbnb
Price per night: £581
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £1,476
Location: Little Venice
Style: Posh, art deco, modern, marble, velvet,
Pros: Beautiful furniture. Spacious rooms with high ceilings.
Cons: No proper outdoor space. The 2-night minimum.
Type: 5-star hotel
Room: Terrace Suite
Price per night: £647
Location: King's Cross
Style: Modern, chic, relaxed
Pros: Polished design throughout. Panorama views. The gorgeous terrace with lush plants. Extremely spacious at 1399 sqt/130 sqm.
Cons: The price may increase in the future.
Hotels and Airbnbs under £1400
Perfect hotel suites and luxury Airbnbs for a mid-sized campaign or editorial.
Type: Airbnb
Price per night: £1,200
Minimum stay: 1 night
Total including cleaning fee & service fee: £1,403
Location: Whitechapel
Style: Soft industrial design, muted colors, quirky
Pros: Gorgeous copper bathtub. Interesting furniture. Outdoor space.
Cons: May be too grim for "bubblier" editorials.
Type: 5-star hotel
Price per night: £1,490
Room: Trinity Heritage Suite
Location: Tower Hill
Style: Posh, elegant, marble, neutral colors
Pros: The four-poster bed. The high ceilings. Spacious.
Cons: Uncertain if the bathroom can be utilized in a shoot.
Type: 5-star hotel
Price per night: £1,380
Room: Westminster Suite
Location: Piccadilly Circus
Style: Minimalistic luxury, pastel tones, marble
Pros: Stunning designer furniture. The high ceilings and large windows. The white marble bathroom.
Cons: At 678 sq ft/63 sqm it isn't very spacious.
Type: 5-star hotel
Room: Sloane Suite
Price per night: £1,001
Location: Sloane Square
Style: Lavish, opulent, over-the-top
Pros: One-of-a-kind suite with luxurious silk bedspreads and antique furniture. Incredibly spacious suite at 1292 sqf/ 120 sqm.
Cons: Not suitable for minimalistic shoots.
Type: 5-star hotel
Room: Executive Junior Suite
Price per night: £1,001
Location: Hyde Park Corner
Style: Aristocratic, Dreamy, Girly
Pros: Every little girl's ultimate dream room in pastel pink. Incredible attention to detail, complete with antique furniture.
Cons: Uncertain if bathroom is usable for shoots. Expensive for its size at 570 sq ft/53 sqm.
Type: 5-star hotel Room: Yuhi Suite Price per night: £1,002 Location: Shoreditch Style: Japanese, understated luxury, minimalism, earthy colors Pros: Jaw-dropping design and furniture which utilize all of the space. The bathroom is absolutely gorgeous, with a large mirror making it usable for shoots. Spacious suite at 861 sqft/80 sqm. Cons: Nobu has comparatively bad reviews for a 5-star hotel. Reviewers seem to complain about lack of customer service, issues with the temperature, and the quality of food.
What did you think?
Which airbnbs and hotels were your favorites?
The Lanesborough, Nobu Hotel, River Thames, and The Standard London would be my top choices for a photoshoot. Stay tuned for a part 2 which will feature even more beautiful locations in London and in the UK!
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