The Gustaf
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
sq/ft
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This is a unique East London experience. Unique wallpapers and striking artwork are standout features here. A 20-metre long garden is an added bonus in this area. Everyone should try this London Swedish apartment just minutes from Broadway Market.
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What to expect
Highlights
Admiring The Artwork
The Crisp, white bedroom
Detox in the sauna
The Gorgeous Light through the apartment
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The peaceful garden space
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Home truths
This area is serviced by Overground rather than the Tube. However this is a super quick service getting you to Liverpool Street very easily.
The second bed is a double bed and it is in disguise of the bookshelf in the living area. A smart and ingenious James Bond style transformer.
About this stay
Amenities
Sauna / steam room
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony / rooftop terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Hackney
Only a decade or so ago, Hackney had something of a rough reputation but the area has seen a quite extraordinary regeneration over the last few years, and has now well and truly shaken off that reputation. Its name is now more likely to evoke the image of a hipster on a bicycle with a sourdough loaf stuffed in their satchel rather than anything else. Gentrification might not have been...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Grab lunch at E5 Bakehouse
The E5 Bakehouse is an East London artisan bakery and coffee shop using baking traditions from their ancestors. They also do weekly bread courses and the Curried Red Lentil Soup is delicious.
indulge in Falafel and wraps at Finch Café
Grab a falafel at this tiny, feel-good Palestinian Café, one of the many cool additions on the London Fields Railway arches. Take it to the park and call it a picnic.
Coffee time at Wilton Way Cafe
A lovely walk to Wilton Way Cafe in the East. Be hipster and sample the coffees. Breakfast is also a great option.
Go for a dip in London Fields Lido
A heated outdoor swimming pool set right in London Fields. This lido has a sun deck and sunbathing area in addition to a lovely café. It's also floodlit so has a lovely evening ambience.
Enjoy a summer outside at London Fields
This spot is pretty much your extended backyard and is the ideal place to relax and unwind, although it gets notoriously busy on a hot summer's day. Expect a young, hip crowd and a buzzing atmosphere.
Get your fish from Fin & Flounder
Perched at the top of trendy Broadway Market, these tiny fishmongers provide the area with a traditional fish shop. These guys are always on hand with recipes and cooking tips.
BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY AT COLUMBIA ROAD FLOWER MARKET
People watching, flower shopping, coffee drinking. This Sunday market is an East End classic.
Peruse the shelves at Broadway Book Shop
This independent bookshop, has genuine care and personality - honey for literature bears and will not let you down. Camus, Dostoevsky, Joyce, Checkov are all waiting for you.
Discover Vietnam with Vu Viet
Once you are in the East there are many to choose from, more than your belly can handle. This familiar restaurant, however, will fill your heart with warm Asian tradition and sympathy.
Stroll down to Broadway Market
This Saturday market is Hackney’s finest. Broadway Market is as much about seeking out quality food as it is about just letting your hair down and soaking up the Hackney vibe.
Eat Portuguese Food at Climpson's Arch
One of the latest trends in Europe is Portuguese food and Chef Leandro Correia plays a role in East London with his new venture the LC at Climpson's Arch.
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Vanessa
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Vanessa is a graphic designer specialising in branding. She loves idea generation, art, people, nature and boating and is also fluent in Swedish, French and English.
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