A trip to Reading is bound to be a magical one. Aside from drawing in tourists with its annual Reading Festival, people also flock to this beautiful metropolitan town to experience its cultural attractions. It is home to the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading Museum, Reading Biscuit Factory, Progress Theatre, and South Street Arts Centre. It also offers a variety of food and drink options offered by well-known chains and local restaurants.
If you are planning to stay here for a few days or weeks, you should start looking for appropriate accommodations. Read on to discover the top short-term rentals in Reading, UK, for great discounts.
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 24, 2025.
1. Elegant rental with free WiFi
If you don’t want to book multiple hotel rooms to accommodate the entire family opt for this two-bedroom apartment that can accommodate up to six persons. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals with ease. It also has free WiFi and a smart TV so you can watch your favorite movies or series even on vacation.
Discounts are available for weekly stays. The nearest attractions include the Reading Minster and John Lewis & Partners department store.
Top guest reviews
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easy to contact property manager for anything they are very helpful
2. Luxurious serviced apartment with smart TVs (from USD 95)
This newly refurbished home is close to the Reading Train Station and central Reading. Coming with weekly discounts, the rental is an ideal option for couples, solo travelers, or small families.
Every room has 4K smart TVs and SkyQ TVs. You will never run out of something to watch because you can stream shows from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, HBO, and Amazon Prime. Their high-speed fiber-optic WiFi ensures you’ll enjoy your movies without interruption. Just got back from a tiring tour? Soak in the relaxing bath in the luxury bathroom.
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely host really cosy and warm placeawesome host and great placegreat host very easy to cumincateand sinaed was kind enough to accomodate early check ini highly recommend this host and placeLocation:
perfect location for our visit to reading universitysineads place is central to reading and a good walking distance from the stationnice place with convinient locationthe location is easily accessible and in a great locationgreat modern apartment located 2 mins drive/5mins walk from the oracle shopping centreCleanliness:
lovely place clean and comfygreat place great communication and very clean fully recommend staying herethe flat was very cleanclean tidy comfy quiet & great value for moneyeverything was sparkling cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the sofa bed was surprising comfortablefully fitted kitchen with everything you need and a lovely communal roomcomfortable kingsize bed and a flat screen tv both the bedroom and living areathe place has a gorgeous bathroom and beds were very comfyhowever after staying at sinead’s stunning apartment we wouldn’t ever book a hotel again
3. Rustic riverside log cabin with hot tub (from USD 343)
Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city is this charming riverside log cabin. You are sure to love staying here as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and tranquillity that nature offers.
This one-bedroom cabin offers weekly discounts and can comfortably accommodate five guests. To relax, you can soak in the copper bathtub, have a barbeque party with your group on the veranda, play games, or try your luck at fishing. At night, you can settle in for a delightful soak in the hot tub.
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was really nice to usthank you again to both of you lovely hostslovely hosts and fantastic accommodationgreat accommodation and welcoming hostsmarc and emma were fantastic hosts and really helpfulLocation:
the location was idealfantastic cabin in great locationnear town but truly isolated and quiet and beautifulmatresses could be upgraded to be the perfect placeit’s 45 min walk on very nice trail to the townCleanliness:
the cabin is nice and clean beautiful locationextremely clean and comfortable but it's all the added extras that make it so specialRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the bathroom was lovely with a copper bathtubthe beds were very comfy and we all made use of the lovely copper baththe sofa beds were easy to get out and put away and we loved using the pool tablethe beds were very comfortable and the pillows and quilts were amazing
4. Modern apartment in the heart of Reading (from USD 146)
This modern apartment is located close to the Reading railway station, making transportation convenient. From here, you can take a short leisurely walk to reach restaurants and cafes.
This one-bedroom accommodation is spacious and sleeps four people. It has a nice, cozy living room and access to the garden area where you can play foosball and pool. The rental offers weekly discounts.
Top guest reviews
Host:
owner was great at getting back on any queriesgabriel is a great host and was very accommodatingcommunicative host and good locationthe host's communication was perfect and he made me feel very welcomehe was very responsive and attending to our needs almost immediatelyLocation:
great location and a comfortable staythe proximity to the reading station town center and retail store is greatour stay at gabriel's place was very pleasantgabriel was very responsive and the place was terrificRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the place was really clean and spotlessfantastic stay at this very clean and modern flat in readingit was clean bright and well-equippedbright and clean flat with plenty of spacethe unit is modern clean and well equipped
5. Two-bedroom flat with scenic city views (from USD 130)
This new flat in central Reading features two bedrooms, accommodating up to four guests. It is chic and simple, but complete with all the essentials to ensure you have a comfortable stay. It has WiFi and an HDTV with standard cable so you can catch up on your favorite shows even if you are away from home.
Scenic city views can be seen from the windows and balcony. The property is close to the Oracle shopping center and the train station, which is within a seven-minute walking distance. The property offers weekly discounts for guests staying 7 or more days.
Top guest reviews
Host:
really nice place and hostannamaria is wonderful and friendly host and respond very quickly on any questionsfriendly and stress freehighly recommend this apartment and host thanks again annamaria for a great stayannamaria is a wonderful hostLocation:
excellent location walking distance to town centeramazing place in a great locationexcellent location and tidy house nice and helpful landlords highly recommendedlovely clean and luxurious place very close to the city centre and the train stationgreat location also the flat is very comfortable modern and bright thanks to big windows in the living roomCleanliness:
very clean and tidy with everything you needclean tidy and has everything you needsuper clean with access to all necessitiesnice flat new clean - liked the two separate bathroomsthe house is modern clean and has everything needed to have a perfect stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the flat is very well equipped and available with 1gbps wifiwe had a lovely two week stay in annamaria's apartmentthe beds were great and it was very quiet at night which was great for sleeping
6. Spacious four-bedroom family home (from USD 213)
This accommodation in the west of Reading will be a perfect home for your holidays. It has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to seven guests, which is why it is recommended for families. The rental offers weekly discounts.
Need to work on your vacation or traveling for business? This house has a dedicated workspace where you can have the privacy you need to work on your projects. The pet-friendly property is perfect if you want your fur baby along on your vacation.
Top guest reviews
Host:
dholma was a great host and communicatorshe is very kind and friendlydholma was a greatest host i have ever metdholma is kind and understandingdholma is a very good and helpful hostRead more reviewsCleanliness:
house is very clean well presented accurately describedthe house was very clean roomy and comfy for 6peopleclean and comfortable house at reading quiet neighborhood that can accommodate up to 6 people
7. Renovated Victorian apartment (from USD 224)
Fall in love with this charming abode in the beautiful neighborhood of Coley. This renovated Victorian apartment offers weekly discounts. It’s perfect for couples looking for a romantic place to stay.
This home is also ideal for business travelers or digital nomads as it has a cozy dining area that you can use to work and a fast internet connection. With its fully equipped living room and kitchen, you’ll definitely have a nice and comfy stay here. The property has a washing machine and dryer so that you can take care of your laundry.
Top guest reviews
Host:
pleasant and helpful hostgreat place to stay easy check in and friendly stafflovely property perfect location friendly staff would definitely stay againLocation:
the location is goodlocation is a short walk to the centre so is perfectgreat location right next to town and near a great pie shop very comfy bed and super spaciousnice appartment close to the centre of townlovely flat wonderful location close to townCleanliness:
everything was very cleanaccommodation very clean and good valuelovely place clean and tidybeautiful apartment and spotlessly clean - everything we needed was thereexcellent place to stay very clean well equipped and spaciousRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
fine value nice bed etc
8. Home with Netflix and PS4
For your big family and group, hotel accommodation may not be a practical choice. Lucky for you, this four-story house is available for short-term rentals and offers weekly discounts.
In this three-bedroom house, you can enjoy full use of all amenities, including the basement room where you can play video games on the PS4.
Reading, England, United Kingdom
9. Kennet House Serviced Apartments
Kennet House Serviced Apartments is a cozy accommodation that features calming river views. It is located at the heart of Reading and is within short walking distance from famous attractions, including The Oracle shopping mall, Reading Central Library, and Reading Abbey Ruins.
The property offers free WiFi, a Blu-ray player, and a flat-screen TV connected to satellite channels. The rental offers weekly discounts for those staying 7 or more days.
Reading, England, United Kingdom
10. Stylish apartment with kitchen
Looking for a place to stay with your family? Check out this immaculate apartment which offers weekly discounts. Close to Quayside Quarter and the city center, the rental offers a stylish space.
The kitchen is well equipped, allowing you to prepare home-cooked meals instead of dining out all the time.
Reading, England, United KingdomAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
host was brilliant & quick responses whenever communicatingdidnt get to meet the host but enjoyed our stay neverthelessmohammed was friendly and welcoming and available to answer questions when neededmohammed was extremely responsive to questions throughoutwas met by mohammed who was very helpful with parking and friendlyLocation:
location was excellent as wellgreat location really short walk to the shops restaurants etcnice place good location easy check invery comfortable good facilities located close to towneasy check in quiet building within walking distance to reading station and the oracleCleanliness:
very clean and modern apartmentmodern clean stylish compact flatsimple clean and thoughtfully decoratedlovely flat it was very clean and stylishwe loved our stay here very clean matches listing well everything you need is thereRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great size apartment can't fault it one bitthe apartment is absolutely lovely and well decorated as described it equipped with everything you needed for the stayhad a very comfortable stay at the flat
Get the most out of your stay in Reading, UK
Reading is a vibrant city that has so much to offer for families, couples, backpackers, and business travelers. To get the most out of your vacation, plan ahead, and aside from booking a short-term rental early, you should also put thought into your day-to-day activities. Book one of the above short-term rentals for great discounts and comfy stays.
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