Famous primarily for its ornate gardens, Kew is one of London’s most impressive districts and a lot of effort has gone into making it a place where locals and tourists alike can enjoy the best services, excellent amenities, and stunning views. There are lots of places to accommodate any traveler, including couples’ hotels and vacation rentals. If you’re taking a break in London, then the public transport links and fabulous local eating, drinking, and stay options make it the ideal spot to base yourself. Keep reading for the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Kew, Richmond, United Kingdom.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Modern flat near Kew Botanical Gardens (from USD 156)
This lovely and modern Airbnb near Kew Botanical Gardens in London has a spacious bedroom with a big bay window perfect for couples to stay. You can have a peaceful stroll by the Thames River and also indulge in playing tennis, which is just a five-minute walk away. The Kew Gardens tube stop is seven minutes away and the Kew Bridge train station is at a five-minute walking distance, so you can easily travel around the city.
You have to pay 55 GBP (68.32 USD) on arrival to the housekeeper, to prepare the house for your stay. This fee is inclusive of freshly laundered bedsheets and towels. For longer stays, housekeeping is also 55 GBP a week.
They also offer airport transfers at discounted rates, on-street or off-premises parking, a private garden, a spacious kitchen, a TV, portable fans, and many other amenities, making this flat a perfect choice.
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there are only electric heaters in the flat so it was pretty chilly when we stayed (january)the bed was extremely comfortablethere are also three heaters in the flat to help keep warm during the wintercomfortable and a lovely staycomfortable well decorated lots of information (books pamphletsCleanliness:
very clean and cosy apartmentbeautiful clean apartment in a quiet neighborhoodit was very clean and was in a quiet areaeverything was clean and in good conditiongreat cosy and clean flatHost:
this space and the host were fantasticshe was quick to respond and very helpfulrosie was always available for questions answered quit and made sure we were ok great hosthost will write you a very detailed information package before you even arrive that sure was helpfulthank you rosie for being a genuine and excellent host would definitely recommend :-)Read more reviewsLocation:
the location was in a quiet safe neighborhood close to shopping sights restaurants and transportationlovely location - royal botanical gardens are only a few minutes walk awaya fantastic location - living in a wonderful neighborhood with access to londonthe location of the flat is lovely) the location was great; the kew gardens tube station was an easy and pleasant 8-10 mins walk
2. One-bedroom flat near Kew Gardens
This elegant one-bedroom Airbnb in Richmond, London, is an excellent place to stay for four to five people. The accommodation is family and kid friendly, located in a residential neighbourhood. You can take an evening stroll to the famous Kew Botanical Gardens and explore local places.
You have full access to the entire house, which is situated on the first floor and comes with a spacious double sofa bed, modern-style furniture, and a separate wash closet. It also provides flexible check-in, a TV with standard cable, a heater, and Wi-Fi.
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
782 meters (0.5 ft) from Royal Botanic Gardens, KewAccommodates: 4
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was a very good stay great equipment in the kitchen and the flat felt spacious and homelythe apartment is immaculate well-furnished roomy and very comfortablewe loved the reasonable size of the flat and that the wc is separated from the bathroomCleanliness:
clean bedding and towelsalthough it was clean the place is darkvery spacious and cleanlovely flat and really cleanHost:
veronica has been professional helpful and accessiblecommunication with the host was excellent and quickcommunication between ourselves and the host was quick and efficient with all our needs metthe owner was very professional and we had good communication before and during the stayreally good host in pleasant centrally located apartmentRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is quite good and close to the kew gardens stationgreat central place in kew close to the stationnice flat - great locationgreat apartment well equipped and ideal locationgreat location and a nice quiet safe neighbourhood
3. Room for one, close to the gardens (from USD 64)
This accommodation is a single room in the hosts’ home, just a couple of minutes’ walk from Kew Gardens. Just 10 minutes’ walk and you’ll find the Thames and there is a tube station right at your doorstep, which will take you into central London in approximately 35 minutes. The house itself is splendid - a large Edwardian dwelling and with welcoming hosts who will provide plenty of advice on things to do in the local area.
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very nice charming room with great amenities and nice touchgood services breakfast kettle coffee and tea availablei had a clean and pleasant room with kettle tv and wif fi accesscomfortable bed and lovely breakfastleigh left out a nice breakfast selection every morning with coffee tea cereals fruits and yoghurtsCleanliness:
the room is cosy clean and the bed is very comfortablethis place is extremely cleanthe bathroom was clean and all my needs were methis house is clean and particularly suited for those who work in the national archiveslovely clean welcoming space great information from leigh and great locationHost:
leigh is a friendly and generous hostleigh is an amazing host and takes good care of his guestsleigh is a lovely host and has a lovely home to stay inleigh was a great host very welcoming and helpfulleigh is a truly great host and made me feel right at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is superbgreat location for kew gardens richmond and central londongreat location for kew gardensquiet road but near to railway station so easy for public transport and very near kew gardenssuper convenient really close to the tube
4. Ensuite loft bedroom on the second floor (from USD 37)
This charming bedroom offers everything you need for your break in London, with a double bed, tea-making facilities in the room and a TV/DVD player. The room also offers a sofa for relaxing and you have your own private shower room, which is perfect if you value your privacy. The shower room also contains a toilet and wash basin and, with ample storage space in the bedroom, you’ll have everything you need to get ready for an evening out in the city.
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i even got coffee biscuits and breakfast just amazing and better than any hotelthe house was charming and our attic room and ensuite were exactly as described in the adverta big bowl of biscuits great coffee and extremely warm comfortable and relaxinglovely really comfortable bright and spacious room with scenic views of the surrounding housesa comfortable large room with en-suite facilitiesCleanliness:
everything was very clean and comfortablejean's house is clean and convenientjean’s place is clean tidy and spaciousvery comfortable clean and well equippedas described a clean comfortable and private spaceHost:
really welcoming and hospitable hostslovely hosts - would highly recommendlovely airy space to stay relaxed friendly and informative hostsvery welcoming and accommodation hostlovely hosts - i would thoroughly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location - walking distance to kew gardensthe location is perfectgreat location - quiet and near the tubegood location 10 mins walk to station and shopsgreat location and friendly welcome
5. Classy room in a boutique hotel (from USD 124)
If comfort and luxury are what you’re looking for, then this delightful boutique hotel, based in a converted house on Kew’s Windsor Road, will be very much to your taste. The accommodation will quickly put you at ease, as there is a communal TV room, which you can share with the other guests, the host and occasionally even a friendly cat and a chatty pomeranian dog. The hotel is splendidly styled and you’ll very much appreciate the quality tea and coffee on offer.
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room and bathroom were perfect and the breakfast was really good toolovely property thoughtful touches classy decor great breakfastfresh roses cosy rooms big bath (with buble bath soap) awesome breakfast classic music books pianoi loved the breakfast spread which catered for me for me being dairy-intolerantour stay was great the room was lovely as well as the rest of the houseCleanliness:
beautifully appointed spotlessly clean bedroom & bathroom & stunning breakfastso clean and beautiful thanks mary bethit is clean tastefully furnished and stylishly decoratedthe house is stylish and clean and breakfast was a delightthe room was comfortable and clean and i had a good nights sleepHost:
well considered service and delightful hostdelightful place and lovely host :)mary beth is a wonderful hostmary beth was a delightful hostvery welcoming host lovely roomRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location for kew gardenslovely room great location and fabulous breakfastit’s close to everything and in a beautiful part of londonstunning home beautiful touches - perfect location to kew gardens and easy access to central londongreat location superb breakfasts convenient parking and local recommendations
6. Room in an outstanding house near the botanical gardens (from USD 121)
Visitors to this splendid house will be in awe at the stunning styling throughout and will very much appreciate the double bed in their room. The room itself is spacious and offers a balcony which, on a sunny summer’s day, is a delight to step out onto and enjoy a drink or something to eat. It also contains a lovely leather couch and a flat-screen TV and you’ll have your own bathroom, as well as access to a full kitchen and free Wi-Fi.
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wifi is great -- everything is terrificthe room was comfortable and well-appointed with an amazing view of the gardenextremely comfortable with wonderful light and comfortable spaces to workthere were simple breakfast and fresh fruits in room; thanks for the kind thoughtsthe plush spa-like bathrobes and luxurious rain shower head were a treatCleanliness:
the most important thing for me was that it was so clean and absolutely spotlessit's clean and very confortableloft is very very clean and modernthe room was clean modern and very comfortablevery nice room impeccably cleanHost:
and the host really kindwonderful stay wonderful hosts wonderful homeour hosts were very attentive and gracioussandra is an amazing hostsandra and her husband are amazing host always ready to help and to give good adviceRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for kew gardensgreat location short walk to kew garden stationwe loved the location of kew 30 mins into central londongood location to visit london cityjust a short walk to heaven
7. Spacious, airy studio apartment (from USD 108)
The charming village of Kew is right on your doorstep when you book this studio apartment, part of the host’s home. As well as a large, comfortable bed, you’ll have access to a kitchenette with a microwave. The apartment is 20 minutes’ drive away from Heathrow Airport. The Botanical Gardens and National Archives are mere moments away, on foot, and you’ve got numerous options for travelling into London centre. Perfect for two guests, with a small table and chairs, this is an accommodation that will put you at ease.
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sandra filled the small kitchen with treats granola fresh orange juice yoghurt coffee and teathe room is comfortable and clean with all the amenities you needshe keeps the cutest kitchenette fully stock with a continental breakfastthe bathroom shower was small but perfectthe wifi is super fast and she leaves you with guides and menus to the areaCleanliness:
very clean and modern studio top of the rooflovely clean creatively decorated and warm refugethe bedroom is clean and the bathroom as wellthe room was spotless clean nicely-decorated and well equippedthe rooms are impeccably clean with all that what we needHost:
thank you for being such a wonderful hostlovely hosts were very responsive helpful and welcominggreat hosts with a beautiful housesandra was a wonderful host and super helpful sharing lots of tips related to the areasandra and derek are wonderful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for kew gardensgreat location quick to heathrow and walking distance to metro and kew gardensbeautiful room in an excellent location near to kew stationthis home is very close to kew station and the charming stores and restaurantsgreat location for heathrow and kew gardens
8. Double bed, room for one in a flat (from USD 49)
This fine apartment is within 10 minutes’ walk of Kew Gardens and closer still to the tube station. You’ll be located in a very quiet area and you’ll have access to a spacious double bedroom, as well as the use of a basic kitchen with a toaster and kettle. The transport links into central London and surrounding areas are close by and you will also have access to a spotlessly clean bathroom with a shower. Within a 15-minute walk, you can also check out the National Archives.
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the flat itself is great: high-speed wifi comfortable beds and most importantly hot waterthe interior of the room was neat and unclutterred nice finishingsthe rooms are large with high ceilings and good lightroom was fine with good lightsuper well located in kew and the amenities were clean and cozyCleanliness:
clean and comfortable roomvery clean with plenty of spaceclean and tidy with nice decorthe room is as described clean and quite comfortablethe room was clean and met all my needsHost:
my host was very welcoming and hospitablenaz is friendly and knowledgeablenaz is a friendly hostamazing stay great host very knowledgeable of the areathe host is also a pleasure and super niceRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in a really nice neighbourhoodthe location is great igreat location for visiting the archivesgreat location and good valuethe location is superb and the neighbourhood is very nice
9. Large room for two in a house near Kew
This bedroom offers plenty of space for two people and is located on the top floor of a family home. Views from the room are uniformly spectacular, as the house is on a tree-lined avenue, as well as in close proximity to Kew Gardens. You will have access to a super-king-sized bed with Egyptian cotton bedding. It’s an ensuite room, too, so you’ll have the privacy with your own bathroom for the duration and the welcoming hosts also provide breakfast in the morning.
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
919 meters (0.6 ft) from Royal Botanic Gardens, KewSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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a lovely room with an amazing view of the kew gardenswarm welcome from mandy and mark lovely quiet and stylish room with views of kew pagodathey prepared a delicious breakfast and the room was beautiful despite the low ceilingswonderful breakfast with homemade croissantsjust a shower screen will make it perfect but not really a problemCleanliness:
clean and comfortable roomvery clean and beautiful room with a very comfy bedi highly recommend this place for quiet clean comfortable frendly staythe apartment is clean comfortable and well locatedthe room was a great size and the en-suite was spotlessHost:
hosts are very friendly lovely peoplehelpful hosts with lots of info and quick responses to emailsthank you for being amazing hosts mandy and markvery welcoming and helpful hostvery friendly and helpful hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
super house and super locationthe location was good for a walk to kew gardens or to richmondthe very beautiful area of london with easy access to tube stationalso the kew and richmond are super closei was working at kew and mandy & marks place was a great location for this
10. Stunning loft apartment, close to the gardens
This apartment is on the upper floor of a Victorian mansion house and is well served by a large skylight, which gives it plenty of natural light. Your host will normally be on-site and can offer plenty of handy advice on facilities in the area, including knowledge of local independent bookshops.
The kitchen within the loft is well-equipped and there will be some rations in the fridge - as well as a 7-11 nearby, which will allow you to add a few more. A close walk from here, you can find the Thames riverfront and the Richmond area, with great pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Richmond, England, United Kingdom
706 meters (0.5 ft) from Royal Botanic Gardens, KewTop guest reviews
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the wifi is excellentfabulous apartment perfect thanksvery comfortable and well-furnishedCleanliness:
small very clean and cozy flateverything was clean and welcomingcommunication was excellent the flat was very clean and had everything we could possibly needthe flat is very clean and well maintained and the bed is very comfortablethe apartment was exactly as pictured clean and surprisingly spaciousHost:
she is also a great hostjane was also a fantastic host who was quick to answer the questions and queries i hadour host was readily available to assist us and i would definitely stay here againjane was a welcoming host and the booking process was very straightforwardvery cozy both jane and patrick who helps when jane is away are lovely people and quite helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
a brilliant locationgreat location minutes from the station and shopscute flat in great locationit's perfectly located within a short walk from the gardens entrancethe place is in an ideal location to staying in richmond near kew gardens
11. Quiet, two-bedroom apartment
One of a rare breed, this accommodation is an Airbnb rental in Kew that gives you the full property to yourself. A delightful two-bedroom flat in a quiet area, there is room enough here for four people and the flat itself is completely equipped with everything you could need for the duration of your stay. It’s recently renovated, with brand-new furniture. Just a one-minute walk from the tube station, if you want to stay in the area, you have access to excellent cafes and restaurants, as well as a very nice pub.
Richmond, England, United Kingdom
737 meters (0.5 ft) from Royal Botanic Gardens, KewTop guest reviews
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the flat is spacious and comfortable and it is actually nicer than it looks on the photos) while the living room is sunny for the entire afternoon until sunsetCleanliness:
clean large on fine streetit was a clean and well equipped flatpengchao’s flat is a lovely place - very clean and well presentedthe home was clean and set up nicely for our familynice new and clean flat great locationHost:
pengchao was an amazing host and extremely accommodatingthank you again to the host for participating in our good stayhe’s a very responsive host and we enjoyed our stay thereour hosts were easy to communicate with at all timesvery responsive and flexible hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is just amazing a 2 minute walk from the kew gardens stationgreat location & perfect apartmentgreat location next to the tube and close to kew gardensamazing location and lovely apartmentgreat apartment in a great location
12. Single bed in a Kew apartment
This accommodation is suitable for one traveller, in a bedroom which is decorated in a minimal, modern, but soothing style. The host lives on site and is happy to have a chat with guests. Although the accommodation is simple, it offers you everything you could need, with storage space that includes a chest of drawers and a built-in wardrobe. You’ll be located on the second floor and there is no lift, so this may not be the right apartment if stairs present you with problems. If it works for you, though, you can benefit from an included breakfast being and free Wi-Fi.
Richmond, England, United Kingdom
1.23 km (0.8 mi) from Royal Botanic Gardens, KewTop guest reviews
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a big bonus is the coffee and toast for breakfast :)the flat is a lovely space and the kitchen is fully equipped for preparing mealsthe room was perfect quiet neighbourhooda pleasant room with comfortable bed enough spaceangie was very welcoming and the room was warm despite snow and ice outsideCleanliness:
very clean and tidybedroom was clean and comfortablevery bright clean and cozy placeangie’s flat is lovely; clean and brightthe place is clean with a comfortable bedHost:
she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local areaher directions were clear and helpfulangie was a great hostlovely comfortable bed in a lovely friendly spaceangie is a lovely host really friendly and relaxedRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet location easy walk from kew gardens tube stationgreat little room fantastic locationbest location near the national archivesthe location is ideal especially if you are working at the national archivesgreat location for anyone doing research trips to the national archives
Get to the front of the "Kew" - This is a wonderful part of London
For anyone looking for an ideal place to lay their head on a trip to London, Kew is full of options that will really fit the bill. The views from any property in this area will be stunning, there are charming cafes and restaurants all around, and Kew itself is quiet and friendly.
Not only that, but you’ll find it so easy to get into the centre of London, and there are several things to do and explore in the city.
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