Cool City

Cool City: Greater London

This effortlessly cool apartment in a 19th-century hospital building has Dalston’s best bits within reaching distance. You’re a seven-minute walk from the buzzing Kingsland Road, home to trendy bars, must-visit restaurants and laidback cafes. Catch an arthouse flick at Rio Cinema before whizzing into the heart of the city to tick off London’s cultural big hitters – there are bus routes and four Overground stations within a ten-minute walk of your doorstep, connecting you to Shoreditch, Islington and the dazzling West End.

Back at your pad, a smart living space with mid-century modern furnishings, bespoke wall panelling and huge sash windows is the perfect place to unwind with an espresso in the mornings and a chilled glass of wine in the evenings. If you’re the type that likes to show off your culinary skills, you’ll find a neat kitchen with everything you’ll need for putting together your favourite dishes. And when the day draws to a close, the two quiet and comfortable bedrooms guarantee a restful night’s sleep.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, two guests will sleep on a sofa bed in the mezzanine bedroom
*The mezzanine bedroom is open to the downstairs living area, so doesn't provide as much privacy
*This home is on the first floor and is accessed via one flight of stairs
*This home is not suitable for infants under the age of two
*You’ll check yourself in with a lockbox