If London excels at anything, it’s lodgings with soul —from the silver-service glamour of Claridge’s to the shiny new scenes of At Sloane. But these days, it’s the city’s next generation of stays—creative, design-led rentals that might include a sweet stay tucked into a mews, a contemporary warehouse with exposed brick, or a period town house on a leafy street—that capture the true spirit of living like a local. In a place where nightly rates can soar well into four figures, claiming your own corner of the city feels more like the move. Here are the London Airbnbs where you can carry on like a local—homes that are made for sinking back into after a morning finding the best coffee or after a late night in Soho.

Japan-Inspired Guest House

Perks: Sauna, sound system, fully-equipped kitchen, curated book selection, washer and dryer, centrally located near St.…