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Student Accommodation in London

By tracydowney321Published 10 months ago 4 min read
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Choosing wisely where to live during your time in college/university could mean the difference between making friends for life and having your cheese stolen from the fridge.

Although you can't know which of the aforementioned options you'll get before you move in, there are additional considerations to ponder when choose your university housing, like price, location, and sociability.

Unfortunately, the number of cheese thieves wasn't one of the factors used to determine the overall score of each Student Accommodation London, but these are still useful benchmarks to follow:

  • Value for money
  • Location
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Social Space/ Communal Areas
  • Social Activity/ Events
  • WiFi

London, which has a number of top-notch colleges and educational institutions, is one of the most preferred student destinations worldwide. Given the significant number of international students that study and live in London, there is obviously no shortage of student housing in the city.

Today, a lot of international students in London opt to live on campus in order to be as close to their institution as possible. However, there are several flats that you can rent with your pals if you want to live off campus and more independently.

Looking for a particular location? Popular areas to live in London include:

  • Camden
  • Finsbury Park
  • Mile End
  • Stratford
  • Brixton
  • Tooting
  • Shepherd’s Bush, and
  • Hammersmith

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about staying in these neighbourhoods and will offer the top five student housing alternatives. Continue reading to learn more!

Chapter King's Cross

A short distance from St Pancras International station, Chapter King's Cross is a contemporary, elegant building. Due to the accommodation's convenient location, students can travel in under 20 minutes to respective universities:

  • Ten minutes by subway to University College London (UCL).
  • 20 minutes by bus to Kings College London
  • The bus ride to City University London is 12 minutes.
  • University of Westminster can be reached in 16 minutes by tube.
  • 14 minutes by bus to School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

A gym, fitness studio, study area, lounge, games area, screening room, courtyard, laundry facilities, and mailboxes are all on-site amenities.

The Bronze Twin Studio has the lowest rates, with pricing beginning at £260 per person, per week.

iQ Hoxton

The "creative hub" of London's East End, Shoreditch, is where you can find iQ Hoxton. There are a tonne of bars, clubs and restaurants within walking distance, so there will never be a dull time if you can't wait to check out London's entertainment and club scene.

A common kitchen, gym, rooftop terrace, library, laundry facilities, movie theatre, and safe bike storage are among the amenities. A Bronze Studio costs as little as £299 for per guest, per week.

The Stay Club Camden

The Stay Club Camden is close to Chalk Farm Road, which is lined with eateries and pubs, as well as the renowned Camden Market, which is directly across the street from the property.

This student home is close to the Chalk Farm and Camden Town tube stations, and it takes 10 minutes to travel to University College London. You'll need about 20 minutes to travel to the London School of Economics or King's College London.

An on-site cafeteria, study area, outdoor space, laundry facilities, and bike storage are available as amenities. The Club Accessible Studio has the lowest weekly rate, starting at £287. All these features and amenities are sure to lower your cost of living in London to a great extent.

The Chapter Spitalfields

The same people who own Chapter King's Cross also own Chapter Spitalfields, but this property is near Shoreditch. Chapter Spitalfields is just next door to INTO University, which is a one- and three-minute walk away. Newcastle University is also close by.

A gym, study area, social area, auditorium, karaoke rooms, games room, private movie theatre, lounge, laundry facilities and a bar on the 32nd level are among the amenities. The 2 Bedroom Apartment is the most economical lodging; rates start at £305 per person, per week.

Scape Shoreditch

It will take you just two minutes to get to Old Street Station from Scape Shoreditch. From there, you can stroll to City University or take a short bus or tube journey to get to LSE, UCL, and QMUL.

Scape Shoreditch undoubtedly receives top marks for comfort. Every studio unit in the building has a smart TV, an ensuite bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. A gym, a movie theatre, entertainment areas, study areas, laundry facilities, and more are available as amenities. Standard Studios are the most inexpensive room, with costs beginning at £313 per week.

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tracydowney321

Hello my name is Tracy Downey I live in the United Kingdom, If you are a student and looking you for room on rent then you can easily rent the property at very affordable prices in the student housing at Student Accommodation Wolverhampton.

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