Paddington is one of the best-connected neighbourhoods in London. The Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line run straight to Heathrow, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are on the doorstep, and Paddington Basin and Little Venice add offices, restaurants and canal-side walks. Ichiban Stays provides property management in Paddington for landlords who want their home run professionally as a short let, Airbnb or serviced apartment, without the day-to-day work.
Short-Let and Airbnb Management in Paddington
Paddington station is served by the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express, mainline trains to the west of England and Wales, and the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines. That makes it a natural first or last stop for international travellers, and the offices at Paddington Basin and nearby St Mary’s Hospital bring steady weekday demand.
Who Books in Paddington
- International travellers who want a fast link to Heathrow
- Business travellers working at Paddington Basin, the West End and the City
- Visitors to St Mary’s Hospital and their families
- Leisure guests visiting Hyde Park, Notting Hill and Oxford Street
- Corporate and relocation guests booking stays of several weeks
What We Handle for Paddington Landlords
- Listings on Airbnb, Booking.com and other platforms
- Dynamic pricing with PriceLabs, adjusted for local demand and events
- Guest vetting, communication and check-in
- Professional cleaning, linen and maintenance
- Night tracking and planning for London’s 90-night rule
- Regular reporting, with one dedicated manager
See our full short-term let management, Airbnb management and serviced accommodation management services.
Things to Check Before Letting in Paddington
Paddington is in the City of Westminster (W2 postcodes), next to Bayswater and Little Venice. Before you let your property as a short let:
- Many flats are in converted townhouses or modern developments, and some leases and building rules restrict short lets. Check them before listing.
- Travellers arrive at all hours, so smooth self check-in and clear arrival instructions matter.
- Plan around the 90-night rule from the start: longer serviced stays suit Paddington’s corporate and hospital demand.
Read our guide to the 90-day rule in London and how much a London flat can earn on short let.
Guaranteed Rent or Fully Managed in Paddington
We offer two ways to work with us in Paddington. With guaranteed rent, we pay you an agreed rent every month, whether or not the property is booked. With full management, you keep the rental income and we run everything for a performance-based fee. There are no upfront fees with either, and your free income projection shows what your property could earn under each option. Read more about guaranteed rent and how our fees work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paddington a good area for short lets?
Yes, for well-presented properties. Its Heathrow links, offices and hospital bring guests all year. Your lease and the 90-night rule decide how you can let it.
Do you manage properties in Bayswater and Little Venice?
Yes. We manage properties in Paddington, Bayswater, Little Venice and nearby Notting Hill.
Can I let my Paddington flat for more than 90 nights a year?
Not as a whole-home short let without planning permission. Stays of 90 consecutive nights or more do not count towards the limit, so we plan around it, for example by combining short stays with longer corporate lets.
Do you offer lettings management in Paddington?
Our focus is short lets, serviced accommodation and corporate lets rather than traditional long-term lettings. If you want a steady, predictable income instead, our guaranteed rent option pays you an agreed rent every month while we run the property.
Get a Free Property Assessment in Paddington
There are no upfront fees to start. Book a free, no-obligation consultation, call +44 7572 190291 or message us on WhatsApp. We will look at your Paddington property and tell you honestly how it could perform. We also cover every London borough.