What to Pack for a Serviced Apartment Stay (and What You Can Leave at Home)

One of the best things about booking a serviced apartment in London? You can pack lighter and smarter. Unlike hotels or standard Airbnb listings, serviced apartments come equipped with many of the essentials that make your stay easier and more comfortable, so you can skip packing bulky items and focus on what really matters.

Here’s your ultimate packing guide for a serviced apartment stay, plus a list of what you can confidently leave behind.

Pack for the weather (London loves to surprise us!), bring layers, a light waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes for exploring.

While many serviced apartments provide starter toiletries (shampoo, body wash, hand soap), you may prefer your own favourites.

Phone, laptop, camera, plus UK plug adapters if you're visiting from abroad.

Passport/ID, insurance info, and payment cards (contactless is widely accepted in London).

A good book, headphones, or a travel pillow for downtime.

If travelling with little ones, bring their favourite toys, books, or snacks, but remember we can often provide baby gear like cots and high chairs on request.

Fresh bed linens, duvets, pillows, and towels are provided no need to squeeze these into your suitcase.

Your apartment will have essentials like washing-up liquid, a sponge, and sometimes dishwasher tablets, plus our team keeps things spotless before you arrive.

Serviced apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen, pots, pans, plates, cutlery, glasses, and more. No need to pack picnic sets or travel mugs unless you want to.

These are standard in most serviced apartments, handy for looking sharp for meetings or dinners out.

If you need to do laundry during a longer stay, there’s usually a washing machine or washer-dryer. You can pick up detergent locally or ask us about supplies.

London’s weather can change in a flash, so think layers. A lightweight scarf, a fold-up umbrella, and sturdy shoes are always a good idea. And with so many shops nearby, you can easily buy anything you forgot.

When you stay in one of our serviced apartments, you don’t just get a place to sleep, you get a true home-from-home. That means less to pack, less to carry, and more time to enjoy your trip.

Explore our fully equipped serviced apartments in London and travel light on your next adventure.