Aldgate Spaceworks

There's plenty to love about this home between Shadwell and Whitechapel. First is its handy location, within easy walking distance of Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. Just a few minutes from the nearest tube station, you can be in the City in no time, or head right into the heart of things for easy sightseeing. Then there's the space it offers. No typically pokey London room sizes here – there's a spacious living room, two big bedrooms and two bathrooms. And if you're not feeling spoilt enough, you'll have a large balcony to eat your meals on (if the weather obliges). A sleek, modern kitchen is equipped with everything you'll need if you're cooking at home, or discover some of the local eateries – there are plenty to choose from.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, the sixth guest will sleep on the fold-out bed, pictured in one of the bedrooms
*There's a travel cot if you're travelling with little ones
*There's a shared entrance
*The home doesn't come with parking but it's just a seven-minute walk to Aldgate East tube station
*The single beds in the second bedroom are pushed together