Soho resident says short-term lets are turning his flat into a “hostel”

A Soho resident says short-term letting in nearby flats is disrupting his home life, describing his property as feeling like a hostel. In accounts reported by outlets covering the story, the resident says he experiences noise from a flat above him and that the disturbances sometimes lead him to spend time outside at night, including roaming the streets around Westminster.

The reports frame the issue as part of wider concerns about short-term accommodation and its impact on neighbours. While the focus remains on the resident’s lived experience—particularly noise and disturbance—the articles present the same core allegation: that frequent visitor turnover associated with short lets affects the quiet use of residential buildings. The coverage centers on the day-to-day consequences for residents rather than on any specific enforcement action or identified operator.

Taken together, the outlets emphasize the claim that short-term letting changes the character of local housing, creating a hostel-like environment for those living in the building.