Renting a flat in London can be a great way to experience all that London has to offer. However, there are numerous scam websites which offer flats for rent in London, so be very careful. Most of the listings on Craigslist and Gumtree are scams.
Be sure and read this article as well, Dos and Dont's for Short-Term Flat Rental in London.Listed below are some resources which should help you in locating a flat for rent in London.
There are many agencies on the internet that you can use to book your accommodations, based upon your planned dates and requirements. You may want contact them via email before you book, since some of them may have flats not listed on their websites.
A few other options:
Apartment 17
Griffin House
Royal Court Apartments
Studios 2 Let
Space Apart Hotel
Vancouver Studios
Jesmond Dene Hotel
Vandon House
Apparently you have to check in at the Dalmacia Hotel and then they will drive you up to the apartment location.
There are reviews here (mixed in with the reviews for the hotel): Dalmacia Hotel
There are apartments (some are just en suite rooms) that are available year round through the London School of Economics. Not to be confused with the dormitory accommodations offered only during the summer.
Here is some relevant information from their website.
One of the contributors to the London Forum has a well reviewed 3 bedroom house for rent in Lambeth.
http://southsidehouse.boomhulay.com/i...