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Christmas Family Visits: Where to Stay
Visiting family for Christmas? Why serviced apartments beat a spare room or hotel, in London, Bristol and Milton Keynes.
Christmas with family is the best part of the year, until you're on an air mattress in the box room, queuing for the bathroom. If you're travelling to see relatives this Christmas, here's why a serviced apartment nearby might be the best present you give everyone.
Space, sleep and a bit of breathing room. A place of your own means everyone gets a proper bed, the hosts aren't stretched, and you can all still spend the whole day together.
• A kitchen — cook breakfast for the kids, make a contribution to Christmas dinner, or host your own Boxing Day.
• A living room — somewhere to open presents and wind down that isn't the end of a hotel bed.
• Room for everyone — one- and two-bedroom apartments, and multiple apartments in the same building for bigger families.
• Washing machines in many apartments — invaluable for a longer festive stay.
• Better value the longer you stay — 10% off 7+ nights, 15% off 14+ and 25% off 30+ when you book direct.
With 15+ locations across London, you can stay close to wherever your family are. Remember there's no public transport on Christmas Day, so pick a base within walking distance or plan a taxi. Browse our short stay apartments in London, or read our guide to where to stay in London for Christmas and New Year.
More than 20 apartments across Clifton, the Harbourside, Cotham and the city centre, residential areas like Cotham and Redland are ideal for family visits. Browse our short term lets in Bristol, or see things to do in Bristol at Christmas.
Platinum House has 65 apartments in central Milton Keynes, easy to reach by car or train, with a free gym for working off the mince pies. See our apartments in Milton Keynes, or our guide to Christmas in Milton Keynes.
• Book early — the days between Christmas and New Year are among the busiest of the year.
• Arrive by Christmas Eve — especially in London, where nothing runs on Christmas Day.
• Shop ahead — most shops close early on Christmas Eve and stay closed on Christmas Day.
• Booking several apartments? Contact us and we'll keep the family together in the same building where we can.
FAQ
Yes, get in touch and we'll do our best to put everyone in the same building.
Yes, every apartment has a kitchen, from a kitchenette in studios to full kitchens in larger apartments.
For stays of several nights, often, especially for families, who'd otherwise need more than one hotel room. Discounts start at 7 nights when you book direct.
As early as possible, Christmas and New Year dates are the first to fill.
Book direct for the best rate and free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
Winter stays come with 20% off your stay using code WINTER20 if you book before 30 November 2026. Discount applies for January in London; December and January in Bristol and Milton Keynes (Terms and conditions apply).
Skip the fees and book direct with Your Apartment. YA Insiders get 5% off and lots more added extras!
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