Staycity takes on lease on Edyn's Kingsland Locke in London
DUBLIN, 20th DECEMBER 2025: Dublin-based Staycity Group, operator of Staycity and Wilde brands of aparthotels, and edyn, operator of the Locke, Cove and SACO brands of aparthotels, have this week announced that the lease of edyn’s 124-apartment Kingsland Locke in Dalston, East London, has been taken on by Staycity.
The property, owned by real estate investment firm Aprirose, will transfer to Staycity’s operation on 27th January 2025, rebranding under the Staycity Aparthotels name. Staycity plans to extend the property to 181 studios and one-bed apartments by the end of 2028. Guest facilities currently include a gym, co-working area, café bar and event space as well as an on-site microbrewery and gin distillery.
Edyn has successfully operated Kingsland Locke for three and a half years, describing its setting in the borough of Hackney as one of the most dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods in London. Edyn is currently notifying guests with bookings after this date.
Andrew Fowler, Staycity Group's Chief Development Officer, said, "Securing this lease on an existing aparthotel was a rare yet fantastic opportunity for Staycity to enhance its presence in one of London's vibrant, creative, and culturally diverse destinations. This acquisition signifies a renewed focus on expanding the Staycity brand as it undergoes repositioning over the next 18 months."
Dalston in East London is well located for both leisure and business guests with its proximity to King’s Cross and Liverpool Street as well as Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction stations with overground and underground train services into central London and the City. The area is home to vintage fashion stores, hip cocktail bars and basement clubs as well as a lively market and a wide choice of restaurants.
Staycity Group has recently accelerated its European expansion plans which will take it from its current 5,800 operational keys to 20,000 by 2032. In November last year the group announced its first M&A activity with the acquisition of a 74.9% stake in the Felix Group, owned by Munich-based Denkmalneu, to operate aparthotels in Leipzig, Dresden and Vienna.
In 2025 Staycity will open aparthotels in Amsterdam, Cambridge as well as moving into Portugal with its lifestyle Wilde brand opening in Lisbon and Porto. [ENDS]
About Staycity Group
Dublin-based Staycity Group was established in 2004 by CEO Tom Walsh and his brother Ger, who spotted a gap in the market for quality short- and longer-term stay apartments. Beginning with a single apartment in Dublin’s Temple Bar, Staycity now has 5,800 aparthotel rooms in 35 aparthotels across 17 vibrant cities, appealing to both business and leisure travellers from across the globe.
Staycity Group’s aparthotels operate under the Staycity Aparthotels and Wilde brands offering studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments sleeping up to six people. The well-equipped apartments have fully fitted kitchens alongside space to dine, work and relax. All properties have a 24-hour reception with most having a guest lounge, café, bar, laundry room, gym and parking.
Current locations include Berlin, Birmingham, Bordeaux, Dresden, Dublin, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Leipzig, Liverpool, London, Lyon, Manchester, Marseille, Paris, Venice and York with more exciting cities in the pipeline. www.staycity.com www.wilde.com
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