With nearly half-a-million Higher Education students now in London, many of whom hail from outside the capital, the number of student accommodation options has sky-rocketed in recent years.
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London’s reputation as a global centre for learning, together with its world class entertainment and cultural offerings, help attract huge numbers of people keen to study in the UK capital. And with many of them needing somewhere to stay during their studies, the city now has an impressive choice of student accommodation venues dotted across both its central districts and suburbs. We’ve picked out 10 of the best below
Britannia South Bank
This accommodation space is situated in Southwark, one of London’s most dynamic and diverse neighbourhoods, surrounded by creativity, culture, and international cuisine. All of the rooms are fully furnished with either a single or double bed, bedside table, wardrobe, desk, drawers and mirrors. Some even have their own ensuite bathrooms. The building has fully equipped kitchens on every floor, so if you’re living in a shared room or just want to use a larger kitchen than the one in your studio, it’s easy enough to switch. There’s a communal laundry room for added convenience too.
Rooms from £250 per week. You can book Britannia South Bank and nearly 50 other student accommodations in London at the best available rates at Amberstudent.com.
Urbanest Hoxton
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Choosing Urbanest Hoxton for your student accommodation puts you at the heart of one of London’s hippest districts. A hotbed of designer creativity, with cutting-edge galleries, great clubbing and live music venues, slick restaurants, and fashion and interior stores, you’ll never be short of things to do. You’re also close to Silicon Roundabout, the centre of London’s Tech City, while Brick Lane Market is an easy walk away. Accommodation options range from a private room in a two-person flat with a shared shower room and kitchen lounge through to large studio apartments for maximum privacy. Residents also benefit from 24/7 on-site support and customer service, plus other facilities such as free-to-use bicycles and bike storage, a laundry room and fast broadband. 100 East Rd (nearest tube: Old Street) / Rooms from £288 per week.
Chapter Old Street
Situated in the heart of Shoreditch, seconds from the street-food delights of Brick Lane, Columbia Road Flower Market and the area’s many other attractions, Chapter Old Street offers a range of affordable living choices including non-ensuites, ensuites, studios, and shared apartments. Communal amenities available to all students include an on-site gym, study spaces, a TV snug, social areas, a games room, and a courtyard. Top universities including the City University of London and Coventry University (London Campus) are easily accessible, while Liverpool Street station is also close by, providing excellent connectivity to the rest of the city. 18 Paul St (nearest tube: Old Street) / Rooms from £299 per week.
More info at Amberstudent.com
Student Roost
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Student Roost is an award-winning student accommodation provider with properties in more than 20 cities across the UK – including one in East London. Their mission is to put the student experience first so that residents can live their best student life while making the most of great spaces, busy onsite event calendars and a personal level of round-the-clock service. Residents can choose from an en-suite room in a shared flat or a self-contained studio. Alternatively, you can also book with friends to live the full house share experience with great extras.
Mannequin House, 5 Blackhorse Lane (nearest tube: Blackhorse Road) / Rooms from £199 per week
The Robinson
Part of Quintain, the award-winning developer behind the regeneration of Wembley Park in Northwest London, The Robinson is one of London’s most luxuriously bold and alternative student living accommodation. The studio apartments and ensuites are packed with style, with influences varying from contemporary and mid-century to art deco and retro kitsch. Amenities include extensive gardens, a formal lawn with deckchairs, two roof terraces, and a bright pink kitchenette. There’s also a busy programme of events including bread-baking and cocktail-making classes, film screenings, dance classes. supper clubs, quiz nights and bingo. 1 Atlantic Cres, Wembley (nearest tube: Wembley Park) / Rooms from £437 per week.
More info at Amberstudent.com
Victoria Hall
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From the water fountains in Granary Square to Harry Potter’s Platform 9¾, Victoria Halls is located in one of the most Instagram-worthy parts of the city. The area was modernised in recent years and nowadays new restaurants, street food stalls, independent shops, galleries, and public spaces are opening all the time. But it’s not just your surroundings that will attract the snap-happy; the building itself is truly impressive. Inside, there are 198 stylish, contemporary bedrooms, ranging from standard ensuite rooms to full-blown apartments. Numerous shared spaces, including a social lounge, a breakout room, a reading room and a pretty courtyard garden, encourage residents to relax and socialise as they please. There’s also a fitness room, a garden terrace with views across the city and round-the-clock security.
25 Canal Reach, King’s Cross (nearest tube: King’s Cross) / Rooms from £350 per week
IQ Bloomsbury
One of the pricier options on our list, you’re slap bang in the middle of London’s most literary neighbourhood at this Bloomsbury address, which provides high-quality student accommodation just a two-minute walk from Euston station. There are modern ensuite rooms, self-contained apartments and studios, with the most affordable room being the Bronze En Suite, a private room with a small double bed, a shower and a TV in a shared space. Within the building are a wide variety of social spaces and facilities, including a cinema room, games area, reading lounge and study hub.
200 Euston Road, Bloomsbury (nearest tube: Euston Square) / Rooms from £571 per week