Welcome to vibrant and lively Waterloo, an easy gateway to London, with great access to all that the capital has to offer.
Situated between Westminster Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo is well-connected to all the main business hubs and attractions. Choose Waterloo for your stay in London to be close to all the main touristic attractions, such as the London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster, all near the South Bank area
Waterloo is also one of the most central districts in the heart of London and acts as one of its many gateways. The name of the area is certainly familiar thanks to the Waterloo train and tube Station, serving 170 million passengers every year. There are many reasonably priced ways to get to London and Waterloo with as few changes as possible.
London Underground offers a fast and reliable enough service and is the transport of choice for most business visitors. The Underground network is integrated into the railroad network and provides smooth connections to take passengers from any far end of London to the other. Most lines operate from 5:30 am to midnight, and some lines have night time service during weekends. Alternative night buses will get you anywhere around Central London if you need to travel at odd hours.
At Situ, we source only the finest business-class, fully furnished Waterloo apartments, knowing how important places to stay are for a successful relocation or business visit to the London district. Location and available facilities are crucial when it comes to planning a visit. Waterloo is strategically close to the City and the main business hubs, so corporate visitors can count on minimal travel time during the day. Connections to all airports are excellent, therefore the arrival and departure day could be planned with ease.
Our serviced apartments in Waterloo combine the best of business-class services and comfort of a homestay. Every Waterloo apartment includes all the necessary amenities that regular hotels and B&Bs don’t provide, such as a fully equipped kitchen, on-site washing facilities, free WiFi, allocated parking spaces and spacious open plan living areas. It's the combination of great service and facilities, based in great locations, that make serviced apartments in Waterloo the go-to property option.
Waterloo is home to creative thought and new industries in London, whilst the economy is mainly concentrated in IT and services sectors, especially accounting and consultancy. The majority of companies are small and medium enterprises, but the main revenue is generated by large international companies. IBM and BFI have their London headquarters here, thus benefitting from the central location and excellent transport links of Waterloo. Other renowned tech companies, architecture and design firms work side by side here, contributing to the prosperity of the area.
Waterloo has major potential for growth, thanks to new development and investments being made. The new Elisabeth House replaces its old and outdated version with over 1 million sq. ft. of new commercial property. New retail spaces, independent restaurants and bars are opening to add to the individuality of the district.
Waterloo boasts a thriving start-up scene too as new, small businesses are attracted by the availability of affordable infrastructure and transport. The famous Shell Centre and WeWork provide ample co-working and mixed-use spaces. Highly qualified professionals are readily available for jobs in tech and services, while staff turnover can be rather high and competition for the best jobs is intense. Tourism is another major industry for Waterloo, thanks to its central location and good transport links.
For whatever reason you are visiting the London district, whether it is for a small networking event or to relocate your company, just remember there are many high-standard, corporate serviced apartments in Waterloo available that can cater for your business travel needs.
Travellers come here for the vibrant city life and cultural scene. Waterloo has a lot more to offer than excellent transport connections and affordable apartments, after all. Anyone can discover its impressive theatric life, galleries for modern art and design and stunning views of the River Thames and central London.
During the day, choose between fine and casual restaurants, serving updated Italian classics and flavourful exotic dishes. Remember to stroll through a popular food market in the Southbank Centre and get tempted by mouthwatering street food and fresh produce.
Broaden your horizons in The Vaults, a brilliant art space, the like of which can only be found in London. This is a place to experience immersive theatre and alternative art installations. For the lovers of the more traditional theatre, the Old Vic and the New Vic are a short walk away with their renewed repertoire. Watching a film in BFI IMAX is going to change your viewing experience forever, with it being the largest screen in the UK, offering a completely immersive viewing.
You can continue your night out in one of many old pubs and atmospheric bars, serving everything from traditional ales to sophisticated author’s cocktails. From a resident’s point of view, the area is probably not a quiet and peaceful as one may want, but there are plenty of excellent Waterloo apartments options and nice schools in the area, whilst all the amenities are readily available and within a minutes walk.
The six airports of London serve different purposes. The nearest one to Waterloo is London City, an important base for British Airways and other major national airlines, connecting London to the rest of the UK and major EU capitals. A train journey from Heathrow to Waterloo via Paddington station is only 33 minutes long.
There are various trains every day from Gatwick Airport to Waterloo Station via Clapham Junction, besides, London Blackfriars and London Victoria have direct trains to Gatwick and are only a short walking distance away.
Luton Airport is farther and mainly dedicated to low-cost airlines. The best way to get from Luton to Waterloo is by a coach that takes travellers to Waterloo station via London Victoria. Stansted Airport is probably the hardest to get to from Waterloo apartments, there are no direct trains and most routes include more than one change.
Waterloo Train station is the main hub of South-Western Railway, with multiple trains daily to Bristol, Portsmouth and other cities in the South and West. Southeastern Railway operates from Waterloo East train station towards several major destinations as well.
Railroad services to and from London are becoming more popular nowadays due to their lower carbon footprint and excellent connectivity. Thanks to recent improvements in routes and platform use, the services are now more reliable and punctual and are becoming a viable alternative to low-cost flights.
Eurostar is the train of choice for most corporate visitors from Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and other European capitals, with several departures every day and Paris being only 2,5 hours away.
Waterloo Tube station connects Jubilee, Bakerloo and Northern Lines and therefore provides excellent connections to major city-centre destinations. Unfortunately, Waterloo and City Line is temporarily closed until further notice, so travellers are advised to plan alternative routes instead.
London Underground prices vary depending on the travel distance and time of day. The best option to pay for your travel is an Oyster card or a Travelcard; both can be used for the underground, bus and some train routes. Oyster cards or Travelcards are best purchased at the Waterloo Train Station ticket office.
Bus service around Waterloo is frequent and quite reliable, as bus lane rules are very strict. The route network is ample and covers all the possible areas a visitor may need to go to. The service is easy to use and can be paid for using an Oyster card, and connections to the underground are very convenient.
Whether you’re moving to the area or just visiting, choose one of our fully equipped serviced apartments in Waterloo and make the most of its fabulous location and amenities.
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