Living in London on a Student Budget
Studying in one of the world’s most influential cities comes with its own set of perks! Whether it’s attending musical extravaganzas at the Royal Opera House or wandering around picturesque art galleries like the Tate Modern, London has it all. Home to world-class institutions like London School of Economics, King’s College London, University of London, Imperial College, Kingston College, and many more, life in this dreamy city is truly the experience of a lifetime! To sweeten the deal, here are the top accommodations that’ll take your student life to the next level.
1. Victoria Hall King’s Cross: A mere twenty minutes is all it takes to reach University College of London, London School of Economics, and University of Arts from here. Victoria Hall King’s Cross is located minutes from King’s Cross International train and underground stations. Take your pick from spacious studios and ensuite rooms. It also features a meeting room, fully-functional gym, vending machines, outdoor courtyard etc. The rent starts begins at £310 per week.
2. Paul St. East: Take a walk around the corner to reach Case Business School and Coventry University in 7 and 15 minutes respectively from this accommodation. City University and Newcastle University London are also around the corner. Paul St. East offers studios, one, two and four bedroom apartments. Basic amenities include networking space, gym, Wifi, gardens, and laundry room. The rent starts at £275 per week.
3. The Hub: London South Bank University, Kings College, and the Queen Mary University of London are all a 20 minutes train journey away from this accommodation. The Hub provides studios with spacious kitchens, private enclosed courtyard, CCTV, laundry facilities and much more. There is also a community-run vegetarian Bonnington Café that’s hugely popular with locals. The rent begins from £231 per week.
4. One Penrhyn Road: Only 13 minutes away from Kingston College, is the dreamiest student accommodation anyone could ask for. This student pad is in the heart of Kingston above the Thames and you can take a ride alongside the river any time of the day. Shopping centres, clubs and the Hampton Court Park are all nearby so you don’t have to travel far to entertain yourself. The accommodation offers studios and ensuite rooms with the latest amenities available. The rent starts at £178 per week.
University Living provides happy homes to students near top London universities where they can focus on their studies without compromising on the quality of their living experience.
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