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London Shopping Breaks

Heading to London for a weekend shopping break?

If you’re looking for accommodation within walking distance of London’s best shopping locations, we can help. Staying in one of our serviced apartments, you’ll be within easy reach of the world’s biggest brands and their flagship stores.

From Western Europe’s largest indoor shopping centre, Westfield London, to the iconic Oxford Street, where you’ll find all your favourite brands. The UK’s capital is truly a retail paradise. With selected apartments just a stone’s throw away, we can help you to find just the right accommodation for your shopping trip in London.

As part of our comprehensive service package, you’ll also enjoy free Wi-Fi and a modern, fully fitted kitchen to make your city stay even more convenient. With compact studios, One Bedroom apartments and Two Bedroom premier apartments available, you can make yourself at home with Marlin.

Marlin’s top picks for London shopping weekend breaks:

Marlin Queen Street

Marlin Waterloo Aparthotel

Marlin Waterloo photo of a Premium Room, showing a bed, armchair and desk. The king-size bed has a blue base, dark brown wooden headboard, white duvet, two white pillows, two blue and grey cushions and a blue and grey bed runner. On either side of the bed, there is a dark brown wooden bedside table with one set of drawers, a lamp and power sockets. Hanging on the wall above the headboard, there is a blue, white and grey painting. There is also a light blue oversized armchair with two cushions and a foot stool on a blue and grey carpet. Also, there is a dark brown desk and swivel chair. On the back wall, there are several large floor-to-ceiling windows with cream curtains, showing a high view of the London skyline.

Why choose Marlin Apartments for your London shopping trip accommodation?

At Marlin Apartments, you can enjoy the best UK city breaks for shopping. With an unparalleled level of service, our apartments offer a comfortable, home-away-from-home for the duration of your stay.

Our spacious apartments provide the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day of shopping and sightseeing. Why not treat yourself to a long soak in our contemporary baths using our complementary L’Occitane toiletries? Furthermore, we take the safety and security of our guests seriously. What ever location you choose for your shopping trip, enjoy peace of mind that our 24-hour concierge service is on-hand throughout your stay.

If you have any specific requirements or special requests to make for your stay, we’re always happy to help. Simply get in touch and we’ll do our best to create a memorable shopping break in London, uniquely tailored to you.

Shopping in London: Our recommendations

When it comes to shopping weekend breaks in the UK, it’s hard to make a better choice than London. Whether for a special occasion or getting Christmas shopping done early, you’ll want to visit the best retail destinations. To help plan your shopping trip, we’ve listed a few of our favourite shopping destinations in London below.

Oxford Street

The most famous of London’s shopping areas, Oxford Street is home to every brand imaginable. You’ll find the best departments stores like Selfridges, high-street giants like Primark, and the digital nucleus that is the Apple Store on Regent Street.

From Oxford Street, shoppers can amble down to the quirky Carnaby Street area, where you’ll find smaller stores like Fred Perry and Benefit Cosmetics. Those who really want to splurge on luxury goods can do so on the nearby world-renowned Bond Street.

If you’re heading to Oxford Street, our London Waterloo apart-hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice. Just two miles from the heart of the action, it’s just as easy to reach your favourite shops on foot or by using the Bakerloo line. What’s more, staying in central London is an unforgettable experience for UK spa and shopping breaks alike. You won’t be disappointed by this bustling part of the city.

Westfield Shopping Centre

With a huge variety of shops, restaurants, and bars all under one roof, Westfield is a top destination for shopping breaks in London.

Home to top brands from Reiss to Adidas, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, there’s an eclectic mix of high-end and high-street retailers at Westfield London. Plus, it’s ideal for rainy days and retail downtime with its state-of-the-art Vue Cinema.

For easy access to Westfield London, we’d recommend travelling to Shepherd’s Bush. You’ll find Underground stops just a short walk away from all of our serviced apartments in London, so there’s no need to book journeys in advance.

Borough Market

Shopping in London doesn’t have to be all about clothes. If you’re a foodie and you love to discover new and exciting flavours, visit Borough Market. It is a guaranteed way to sample foods from every continent, seven days a week. From peppers to pumpkins and burgers to burritos, you’ll be overwhelmed by the variety on offer at this legendary wholesale market. Borough Market is home to some of the best independent traders in the business.

Our London Bridge Empire Square serviced apartments are located less than a mile from Borough Market. It’s never been easier to get a taste of London’s food scene on your weekend shopping break in London.

Got a question? Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to find out more about staying with us on your next London shopping trip.