Getting under the skin of London – finding the coolest neighbourhoods and best restaurants in London – can be tricky. But living like a local, in one of the capital’s finest Airbnbs, or alternatively a OneFineStay or home via another tasteful rental company, is a brilliant place to start. We've scoured through the most beautiful London properties listed to bring you this edit: the smartest homestays in brilliant locations that we love the look of.
For a stay with room service, see our edit of the best hotels in London . Tried and tested.
