Choose Hammersmith & Fulham for your London summer rental

It may not be hosting any of the Olympic events, but Hammersmith & Fulham offers easy access to the action in Newham

There are so many boroughs to choose from when selecting accommodation for the 2012 Olympics.

Sometimes, when a borough is hosting an event at one of their venues, finding somewhere to stay can seem impossible due to the overwhelming demand – however, by staying at a location that’s close to the action without being directly involved, you might be able to find deals at more reasonable prices.

Hammersmith & Fulham’s brimming with character, and boasts an impressive array of theatres, museums, restaurants and bars. Have you chuckled heartily to comedians on Live at the Apollo? If so, you’ll be interested to know that the popular TV programme is filmed in Hammersmith. Who knows: if you love comedy, there may be some irresistible opportunities to see funnymen touring in the area.

In this guide, we’re going to give you the facts on everything you need to consider – including our recommendations on the finest restaurants. Whether you want to book a table at the River Café (a famous Michelin-starred restaurants), or prefer to discover a café where the food is quick and of a high quality so you can get back out there, there’s something in Hammersmith & Fulham for everyone.

Travel to the stadia is simple from Hammersmith & Fulham

If you are looking to get in on the action during the London Olympics, you want to book tickets for sports taking place in the Olympic Park in Newham.

All of the buildings are shiny and new in this complex, with millions of pounds invested into new infrastructure and regenerating East London. There’s a Velodrome for all of the cycling action, the Aquatics Swimming Centre for all of the swimming activities, and basketball arenas, too.

Also close by is the Wembley Arena and Hyde Park, where the football and the triathlon is going to be held respectively. Don’t worry about missing out on the action if you stay in Hammersmith & Fulham, the renovated transport links will ensure creating your dream itinerary for watching the Olympics is quick, simple and easy.

The Olympic Park is a considerable achievement, as it also ensures that the Games take place in an eco-friendly environment. Thousands of rare species are being preserved, with renewable forms of energy being used to power the festivities – right from the start of the opening ceremony.

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Attractions in Hammersmith & Fulham

In addition to travelling around to watch Olympic sports, you might want to explore the rest of Central London to get a real feel for city life.

Why not book the London Eye, an arresting opportunity to see the city’s panoramic skyline in an exciting and innovative way? Have you considered exploring the Houses of Parliament or the Supreme Court if you are interested by our political system? Indeed, if you’re a shopaholic, are you going to be visiting Oxford Circus and Knightsbridge – rites of passage for those who love to browse?

As we mentioned earlier, there are so many legendary restaurants to look out for, too – in Hammersmith & Fulham particularly. There are vegetarian eateries for eaters with special requirements, not to mention award-winning dining areas such as La Trompette, known for their imaginative dishes. Why not consider the roast orkney scallops with jerusalem artichoke purée, hispi cabbage and pancetta for a starter?

Sightseeing buses also enable you to get a whistle-stop tour of this wonderful city, with conductors or audio recordings giving you all of the background stories to key London landmarks. Many companies offer a pass that enables you to hop on and off the bus for up to 48 hours!

Hammersmith & Fulham’s transport certainly deserves a gold medal...

In Hammersmith, the main Tube station in the borough, you have easy access to four London Underground lines: Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Circle and District. These are separated into two stations for you to visit.

London Heathrow and London Gatwick aren’t too far away; the Piccadilly line offers frequent service that terminates at Heathrow. Through tacking the Hammersmith & City line to Euston Square, and enjoying the short walk to London Euston (about 100m down the road), you’ll also be able to travel on connections for stations to Manchester Piccadilly every 20 minutes, Liverpool Lime Street every 30 minutes, and Glasgow Central every hour.

Thanks to the high-speed pendolino and voyager trains on the vast majority of these routes, your journey times can also be a lot shorter than you might envisage!