The town of Guildford in the UK is a quaint community that had its small part in English history. During William the Conqueror’s time, a castle was built in the area that became a royal residence. Guildford was also a Middle-Ages boomtown, growing first from the wool trade and then from the River Wey and Godalming Navigation canals. Today, this historic university town is part of the Greater London Urban Area. There will be much to take in here for history buffs, from its namesake Guildford Castle to the town’s Guildhall and more. Locals and tourists can take advantage of several short-term accommodations from which to explore Guildford and the surrounding countryside of Surrey. Read on to find several of the best short-term rentals in Guildford, UK, for your consideration.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and short-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Roomy chalet near Guildford town center (from USD 252)
This quaint chalet is not far from the heart of town. You know your accommodation is optimal when you can walk to central Guildford in two minutes. It caters to large traveling groups. A well-equipped kitchen, central heating, and a 50-in (127-cm) LED satellite TV will provide convenient relaxation after sightseeing in Guildford. The property also has a garden for outdoor dining.
This accommodation is quite affordable. But book a stay for at least 7 nights, and you can get 29% off your total price (not including the service fee).
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plenty of space a lovely garden with table for dining outdoors excellent wifiRead more reviewsCleanliness:
it was clean and the kitchen was well equippedit was clean and the kitchen was well equipped
2. Regency-era home (from USD 88)
Old structures from historical periods can often survive by taking on new functions. This Regency-era building houses an intimate flat for small groups. The main bedroom features stained-glass windows. Meanwhile, the living-cum-dining area has plenty of space and features a large TV. A bus stop across the street makes getting to the town center a snap.
Book this short-term rental for longer than a week, and you can avail of a neat 15% discount every week of your stay. The host invites guests to make full use of the flat.
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the sofa bed was comfortablewell equipped kitchen good wifi and easy parking added to our enjoymentCleanliness:
clean renovated and charming flatwe would highly recommend lucy's flat for it spaciousness cleanliness and locationHost:
lucy was a fantastic hostlucy was a great host super laid-back and fun to hang out withoverall it was great both the place and the hostlucy is a nice and friendly guestmoreover she is very nice always look like friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
there is also easy access to the city with the bus stops just outside the doorthe location was brilliant for us to tour that lovely part of england
3. Family-sized and child-friendly period apartment (from USD 161)
This property, a flat 10 minutes from the center of Guildford, is great for a family-sized traveling party. It even lies next to a park if guests prefer not to wander. The kitchen with dining space is well-appointed with gas and microwave cooking options.
The hosts graciously offer their flat with a 10% weekly discount if guests plan to stay over a week. They also invite guest families with children as they’re well-stocked with toys and games.
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having 2 bathrooms was helpful for our family of 2 adults and 2 teensthe house is comfortable and offers adequate accommodation for four in 2 bedroomsCleanliness:
lovely home clean and had everything we needvery comfy and clean place wide spaces nice rooms and living room several bathroom is awesomethe place was cleaned well when i arrived and a thoughtful touch to have chocolates as a welcome presentHost:
nice and helpful hostgreat host and would definitely stay againtia one of the hosts was very helpful and attentiveawesome place and jess is a fantastic hostexcellent accommodation and host is very quick to respond and really helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal for stoke parkeasy access to central guildfordlocation is excellent and within a short walk to towngreat location and kid friendlygood size flat very close to stoke park
4. Artsy flat in town center (from USD 152)
If you need short-term accommodation in Guildford just for a couple, look no further than this rental. This flat, located right in the town center, offers blissful coziness for up to two guests. Creature comforts such as heating and bold decorative choices as well as the street view from the windows make your vacation better.
Besides, who can say no to a weekly discount of 10%? Several restaurants and pubs are also nearby, sweetening this deal more.
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it is beautifully presented with comfortable furniture and lots of art which is always a nice touchpoppy's place is great lovely comfortable bed and an equally comfortable sofa for sleepinglovely stay at poppy’s airbnb looks just like the photos very comfortable and poppy was a great hostamazing flat - very stylish comfortable and had everything we neededCleanliness:
really clean and cannot criticise the flatvery clean and nice space for a one bedroom apartmentthe flat itself is super clean and had everything we neededthe flat is beautiful well-appointed and sparkling cleanHost:
poppy was very responsive to my questions and very nice to deal withpoppy was really helpful and changed our dates twicepoppy was accommodating and helpful with check in and answered any questions i had promptlypoppy is a generous and responsive host - will absolutely stay againvery nice place to stay and host helpful and quick to respondRead more reviewsLocation:
the flat's location is excellentthe location is perfectexcellent flat in a great location in guildfordgreat flat in a central location stylish decorgreat location close to shops and restaurants in guildford
5. Rustic chic townhouse (from USD 316)
The best short-term rentals in Guildford put you right in the center of everything. And this property’s one of the best placed. Guests can do no better than this splendid three-story townhouse. High Street and Guildford Castle are both a two-minute stroll away. The River Wey, which runs through town, is five minutes away. Townhouse “Lavender” has a fully-equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and a rear courtyard.
You probably think booking this short-term rental might cost you dearly. But check out the weekly discount: 53%. Yes, that’s over half the price slashed if you plan to stay for a week or three! It may be the best deal for a Guildford accommodation booking yet.
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the kitchen though quaint was absolutely perfect and very functionalthe living room and kitchen where greatCleanliness:
it was immaculately clean throughoutall the beds were comfortable and the house was cleanthe house was extremely cleanthe house was very clean and very centralthe house is spacious and cleanHost:
shirley was a great hostshe is very welcoming and kindthe host was so responsive and flexiblethe host is lovely and very considerateshirley is a great host very responsive and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great place well located to central guildford and direct trainline to central londonexcellent location and a relatively spacious aprtment considering the central locationso well situated great access to the train station and the amazing waitrose around the cornergreat restaurants and pubs very close byfantastic location enjoyed our time
6. Homey flat in town center (from USD 190)
This flat lies in the town center. Book your stay for long enough to enjoy a 20% weekly discount. That’s a great deal when you consider what you’ll get.
The hotel-like furnishings are highly appreciated. You will have access to laundry equipment, a dishwasher, and Wi-Fi to make your stay better. This apartment also includes a ground-level courtyard and a rooftop balcony for great views of Guildford and the surrounding environs.
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comfortable furniture and bedsmuch nicer than having just a hotel room as it was spacious and full of natural lightlovely big balcony off the lounge/dining area 2 good size bathroom/shower rooms and comfortable bedsa great apartment in the centre of guildford - which offers free secure underground parkingthe apartment is stylish with modern interior spotless with good facilities for elder or family with babyCleanliness:
a beautiful modern and clean apartmentthis is a nice clean flatvery comfy clean and lovely place to staythe beds were comfortable and everything was clean and good qualitythe apartment was clean and stylish and the beds in both rooms were very comfortableHost:
keith and his staff are the absolute bestkeith is a great host and responds quickly communication was first classkeith is very friendly responsive and helpfulkeith is very helpful as we arrived at late nightreally helpful to have that personal contactRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very safevery big great location a short walk away from high street shopping and the train stationgreat flat in a great location perfect for a little break awaygreat place at a great locationwonderful apartment in a great guildford location
7. Private guest house with quaint garden and sauna (from USD 144)
This flat near the heart of town has all the aesthetics of a country guest house. The main selling point would have to be the sauna for guests wanting more than just regular baths. Other features include a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor garden with a table for two.
Do you need more incentive to book this accommodation beyond the sauna? How about a 10% discount per week as a cherry on top? The host, however, must make parking arrangements if you’re bringing a vehicle along and advises guests to send a message before booking the property.
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great place to stay wonderful facility new and clean best airbnb i have stayed atHost:
hazel is a great hostthe host hazele was also able to provide free parking which is very hard to find in guildfordRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location in a lovely citygreat accommodation in excellent locationgreat location for guildford totally central to get in and out by road train or footlocation was great and the property was everything we had hoped forlovely place lovely location lovely all round
8. Colorful family home with driveway
This short-term rental will interest travelers looking to room in a whole house. The property features a spacious kitchen, a backyard, and even a driveway for guests with vehicles. And to sweeten the deal, this rental has a 14% weekly discount.
This rental home is on the outskirts of Guildford, close enough to access nearby Worplesdon. If you have other destinations outside of town, this home accommodation may just suit you.
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
2.81 km (1.8 mi) from Stoke ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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clean and thoughtfully presentedspacious clean house with all mod consgreat place clean and just as described worked perfectly for usreally lovely house beautifully decorated and spotlessly cleanlovely clean house with great beds enclosed parking space at the rear was a real bonusHost:
host was very kind leaving the basics for us as we were arriving lateserena is a helpful and friendly hostoff street parking was very helpfulserena is a great host her house is very lovely and cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
it had everything we needed for our short break and was in a nice locationnice location spacious and off the street parking is great
9. Spacious rental within reach of train station (from USD 136)
This rental property should be just the ticket for guests who want to enjoy Guildford and easily travel to London. The fully furnished house has a modern open-plan layout where living, dining, and kitchen spaces blend. A baby crib is also available for families with little ones. A garden will allow guests to have outdoor BBQs.
This short-term rental also lies close to the train station in Guildford, so you can hop on a 37-minute trip to London’s Waterloo Station. Guests get to have the best of both worlds this way. Having a 10% weekly discount on a minimum booking of 20 days makes staying here even better.
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just make sure you connect to the correct wifi for stable internetthe wifi needs vast improvement because it's almost non-existentwhen we thought we had wifi issues (it was our error) ran came right over to helpCleanliness:
very clean and well presentedeverything clean tidy and well appointedthe house was very clean and well decoratedthe place was nice and clean and well equippedthe house is well-decorated and very cleanHost:
excellent host and accommodation highly recommendhe was so responsive and extremely helpfulran was a great host amazing propertythey we're very kindran is a fantastic host - very helpful and responds quickly to questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal for station and town centregreat house good location very warmvery comfortable & great location (walking distance to high street & train station)great location for all the attractions in the areaa perfect location - very close to town yet quiet and relaxing
10. Cozy home in central Guildford (from USD 122)
This property is perfect for two guests looking for a rental in central Guildford. The kitchen is not only fully equipped but also stocked. Guests can get to the train station, which is one block away. Also within reach is the town’s new theatrical institution, GLive.
Fancy strolling around Guildford or getting to London on short notice? This apartment will be all that you’ll need. When your host is willing to discount your weekly stay by about 12%, you know this short-term rental is a keeper.
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clean and comfortable flatRead more reviewsLocation:
charming flat really close to the city centreit was close to town and the big tv screen was a definite bonusgreat place to stay in guilford great location and really helpful hosts
Accommodations for going around Guildford and beyond
Guildford has plenty to offer visitors looking for the quintessential small-town experience with some notable English history. It also provides quick travel access to London and other tourist attractions such as theme parks. Whether you’re staying in town to sightsee or just enjoy a break, consider these rentals in Guildford for your short-term accommodation needs.
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