London 2012: Stylish pads for the Olympics still available on Airbnb – in pictures

It's not too late to find fabulous but affordable accommodation in London for the Olympics. These 10 picks from Airbnb range from swanky loft apartments in Shoreditch to a studio at the top of a converted water tower
  
  


Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Room in a Shoreditch loft apartment
This designer's loft in fashionable Shoreditch is just a few stops from the main Olympic park at Stratford on the Overground train line. There's free Wi-Fi, a 42" satellite TV and the friendly hosts are knowledgable about local markets and art galleries. Double room costs £420 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Brick Lane, East London
A cool urban loft in a former factory in east London, 10 minutes' walk from Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. There's a house dog called Napoleon and the owners can recommend great curry houses, favourite spots and bike hire – and will fix you a tasty breakfast. Double room costs £600 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Water Tower, Kensington
For a truly unique stay in London you can rent this converted water tower, just off the Grand Union Canal near Ladbroke Grove. The apartment is a seven-metre diameter circular space with fantastic views across the city, decorated with artworks and statement pieces of furniture. The catch – there's no lift and it's six flights up. Sleeps two at £800 a week. Find it on Airbnb
Photograph: Nick Woodford Photograph: Action images
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Hammersmith
This four-bed house in Hammersmith, west London, has two rooms available to rent – a queen in the loft room and a small double – so would suit a family or friends travelling together. The big kitchen is great for cooking, there's Wi-Fi and the hosts are keen to offer tips on London and the local area. From £315 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Queen's Park
Based in Queen's Park, west London, this double room with private bathroom is within walking distance of Portobello Market and Notting Hill and costs £350 a week. Find it on Airbnb
Photograph: Alex Oates Photograph: x/Alex Oates
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Shoreditch apartment
For those who like a bit more privacy this super-modern flat with a sunny balcony can be booked as a whole and sleeps up to four people (two on a double bed and two on a pull-down sofa). Old Street tube is close by and the bars and shops of Shoreditch. From £980 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B, Angel Islington
This swanky mezzanine apartment near Regent's Canal in Angel Islington has a huge open-plan living space, lofty ceilings and awesome views all the way to the Olympic Stadium. Gadgets galore – surround sound entertainment system, 55" 3D LED TV, Xbox Kinect and WiFi. Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant is two blocks away. Rentable as a whole flat, sleeps four, from £1,500 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Camberwell
A comfortable and homely apartment near Elephant and Castle tube – just two stops from London Bridge and the Southbank. Continental breakfast is included, there's an open fire and owner Tim will give you advice on what to see and do nearby. Double room costs £500 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Garden flat in Balham
This double room in south London has direct access to a small SW-facing garden and is a short walk from Clapham Common and the northern line tube. Continental breakfast is included and there's off-street parking. From £420 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: PR
Air B&B Olympics: Air B&B: Notting Hill studio
A Notting Hill studio flat a short hop from the market, restaurants and shops of Portobello Road. It's booked as a whole and has plasma HD TV, espresso machine, broadband and Xbox. Sleeps two at £580 a week. Find it on Airbnb Photograph: Alex Oates
 

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