The best Airbnbs in London to book right now

Neighbourhood: Peckham, southeast London

If you’ve not been to southeast London before, that’s because it's not for tourists. SE London is for strolling around ancient cemetries and cute parks, sipping a glass of vino from a rooftop bar and hopping between independent galleries. In other words it’s a great area to stay if you want an authetnically local London trip. And what better place to stay than in the heart of it all: Peckham, which was voted London’s coolest neighbourhood in 2025. This three bedroom Airbnb has some unique touches: a home projector for movie nights, a private patio for alfresco dinners and even a grand piano for the musically inclined. 

Time Out says: You’re in between Nunhead and Peckham here, which gives you the best of both worlds. Nunhead’s laid-back village atmosphere with its independent bakeries and traditional fishmongers, alongside Peckham’s food and nightlife scene. A short walk brings you to Peckham Rye Park or the vibrant rooftops at Peckham Levels. We recommend sampling the small plates at Peckham Cellars. 

Rooms: 3 beds, 1 bath, sleeps 5

Price: From £285 per night

Neighbourhood: Clapton, east London

You don’t need to fancy yourself as the next Lord Snowdon to have a whale of a time at Fossil Stills, a one-of-a-kind daylight photography studio in Hackney. Located just two minutes from Clapton overground station, this converted industrial loft space (yes, so very Hackney) is achingly cool but also surprisingly cosy. Its big-ticket items include an all-white piano for late-night Elton John moments, a circular hanging seat in the living room, and a big projector screen that descends from the ceiling to watch films on.

Time Out says: You’re moments away from the buzzing Lower Clapton Road, where you’ll find all sorts of delicious neighbourhood restaurants – Mambow, which we named the best restaurant in London in 2024, as well as My Neighbors the Dumplings. It’s a treat for nightlife lovers, too: you’re a short stroll away from goth-den-meets-dive-bar Blondies and Church of Sound, which offers a programme of live jazz gigs in gorgeous surroundings

Rooms: 1 bed, 1 bath. Sleeps 4

Price: Starting from around £200 per night

Neighbourhood: Brixton, south London

Offering room to breathe in one of London’s most energetic enclaves, this ultra-spacious three-bedroom apartment solves the common group travel struggle: actual space to stretch out, while not breaking the bank. There's three bedrooms with king and super king beds in this Airbnb, complete with a separate living room and dining area. You won't be bored here either. Brixton is the cultural heartbeat of south London, and has a pretty sprawling park too. 

Time Out says: Just a short walk brings you to the flavours of Brixton Market, while music lovers are roughly a mile from gig night at the iconic O2 Academy Brixton. When you need a break from the bustle, the expansive green lawns, lido, and views at Brockwell Park are practically on your doorstep. Best of all, the Victoria Line puts Central London just a swift 20-minute Tube ride away

Rooms: 3 beds, 1 bath, sleeps 6

Price: From £200 per night

Neighbourhood: Holland Park, West London

In the late nineteenth century, Holland Park became known as the home of a collection of artists known as the ‘Holland Park Circle’. And we think they would have approved of this spot. Soaring double-height ceilings (not so common in London) means a light-filled living room, with vintage furnishings and a lovely little balcony for you to admire the redbrick Victoriana opposite. This flat is so stylish it was once featured in Elle Décor magazine – and yet here is it available to book on Airbnb. Pretty cool, huh?

Time Out says: Head straight to the gorgeous Grade II-listed arches at the centre of the green for brunch at Holland Park Cafe before exploring the Kyoto Gardens. There’s the Design Museum a 15 minute stroll away and the lesser known Leighton House with its impressive Arab Hall just next door. On that end of Kensington High Street you’ll also find a fantastic set of charity shops and Italian delis.

Rooms: 1 bed, 1 bath. Sleeps 2

Price: Starting from around £300 per night

Neighbourhood: Leyton, east London

If you want to come to London and live like a local, head to Leyton. Now known as the area where Hackney goes to breed, it has coffee shops aplenty, good pubs and babies in prams on every corner. This Airbnb will give you a taste of all that good stuff, as well as providing a BBQ for alfresco dining in the summer, a big kitchen and a huge living room.

Time Out says: This might not be the London you see on postcards, but Leyton has an up-and-coming, community feel that’s hard to fake. Stroll down the road on a Sunday morning to explore the independent shops along Orford Road, then grab a pint in the beer garden at The Nag's Head, one of our favorite traditional pubs in East London.

Rooms: 1 bed, 1 bath, Sleeps 2

Price: £201.73 per night

Neighbourhood: Canary Wharf, east London

We know, we know, Canary Wharf is often seen as an area where people work. But people also live here! And, thanks to the Elizabeth Line, it’s now even more accessible. This mega flat will house up to 10 people, and it feels like the kind of place you could have a proper party (even though they specifically say parties are not allowed...). There are three big bathrooms, a massive kitchen, a living area and a TV with Netflix ready and waiting. 

Time Out says: Honestly, it’s rare to find a London spot that can host this many people without feeling cramped. Plus Canary Wharf is up and coming. Did you know you can swim there now in a huge lido?

Rooms: 3 bed, 3 bath, Sleeps 10

Price: £394.50 per night

Neighbourhood: Harringay, north London

This newly-refurbished mezzanine apartment near Finsbury Park is a whole vibe, with exposed brick walls (120 year old bricks, mind), mid-centry furniture and loft beds. It sleeps up to four guests (using one sofa bed), and pets are permitted – just be warned that there’s no parking included here, so you’d be best off using the not-too-expensive paid-for parking nearby (it’s free on the street overnight, though). 

Time Out says: Harringay is a busy, homely area of London, home to the excellent Dusty Knuckle, the Salisbury Pub and the city’s best Turkish food. But you’re also a 20-minute minute walk from Finsbury Park (a scenic one if you walk through the park itself), which is one of the best-connected neighbourhoods around

Rooms: 1 bed, 1 sofa bed, 1 bathroom. Sleeps 4

Price: Starting from around £120 a night

Neighbourhood: Paddington, west London

Another nautical addition to this list, this one-bedroom houseboat is stationed in Little Venice, which is in the area just behind Paddington Station and below Maida Vale. It sleeps four guests, with two using a sofa bed, and has been beautifully decorated in a less-is-more manner. Plain walls, pops of heritage colours and some neat geometric tiles give it something of the feel of a potter’s studio in deepest Cornwall. As it is, you’re actually in a lovely, lively area of London. Chilled, cultured and centrally-located: what more could you want?

Time Out says: Despite being hidden right behind one of London’s major rail hubs, the canals which weave around Paddington and filter into Little Venice do feel like a dreamy little spot way out in the countryside. Check out what’s on at the Canal Café Theatre while you’re nearby: it’s a cracking spot for everything from comedy to cabaret.

Rooms? 1 bed, 1 bath. Sleeps four

Price: Starting from around £250 per night

Neighbourhood: Archway, north London

This luxury Archway loft Airbnb is close to Finsbury Park and several Tube lines, putting you 15-20 minutes away from Soho, Oxford Circus and The City. The space is bright and modern, with exposed brickwork adding an urban vibe. Make use of the high-speed Wi-Fi, two smart TVs, and huge arched windows showing lovely views of the neighbourhood. Get the best of British with this Airbnb, converted from a Victorian former school building. The loft caters to up to four guests in a double bed and two singles, ideal for families or friends.

Time Out says: Ready to live out your north London dreams? Archway is the place. She’s not overly fancy, but she’s got a lot of character – as well as being sandwiched between the ridiculously leafy Tufnell Park at one end and Highgate at the other. At this Airbnb you’re in the middle of Waterlow Park (one of London’s most underrated green spaces), and St John’s Tavern, a gastropub with a mean Sunday roast, so you’ve got a pretty perfect Sunday plan on your hands

Rooms: 2 beds, 2 baths. Sleeps 4

Price: Starting from around £255 per night

Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury, central London

If you’re into your brutalism (you know, funky window positioning, concrete and stuff) then this is the temporary home for you. Welcome to a Grade II-listed building, designed by famed British Architect Patrick Hodgkinson in the mid-sixties, building started in 1967 and finished in 1972. The building is known as the Brunswick Centre, this angular structure juts out over the streets of Bloomsbury on one side while overlooking its own collection of shops, restaurants and more on the other.

Time Out says: Looking to do some sightseeing? You can easily walk to the British Museum, Covent Garden and the West End theatres in less than 15 minutes. Stroll six minutes west to Lamb’s Conduit Street, Bloomsbury’s prettiest pedestrianised stretch, to grab a flat white from The Espresso Room. St Pancras International (for the Eurostar) and King’s Cross are just a single stop down the Piccadilly Line

Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 4 beds. 2 baths. Sleeps 11

Price: Starting from around £300 per night

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