I'm currently set to do nearly a month long internship in Cambridgeshire starting in July. I have several days to kill after it ends in August until my flight leaves. In which I was hoping to spend some time hitting the town, shopping, catching up with friends and relaxing. And perhaps visiting the Continent should I have the time and money.

However, I have a problem as I can't find affordable accommodation anywhere in the City of London it's self or the Greater London area in general.

I've tried looking at everything from normal hotels to hostels/holes in the walls and everything is ether booked/too expensive. This seems to be complicated by the upcoming Olympic games.

I've looked at student accommodation's at the various universities across London and they seem like my best bed due to their cheap rates, and fairly nice accommodations. If that doesn't work I'll look to go beyond the London area.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

I'm looking for a place below 300 quid.

Thanks.