At Sanctuary Students, we have a great choice of student rooms in London’s zone 1 and 2 putting you at the centre of all this top student city has to offer. With excellent transport links available, many London universities are within easy reach of our accommodation including Queen Mary University, Kings College London, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and University of the Arts London (UAL).
Our well-equipped rooms are ideal for studying as well as relaxing, offering a comfy bed, plenty of study and storage space and a private en-suite bathroom.
By choosing to live with us, you’re guaranteed to find a welcoming, friendly team, great facilities and a jam-packed events calendar so you can make friends and settle in quickly.
Take a look below at our affordable student housing in London.
2020/21 SOAS applications are now open for Dinwiddy House and Paul Robeson House.
82 Old Montague Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 5NN
8-16 Pocock Street, Newington, London, SE1 0BW
12 Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NF
189-205 Pentonville Road, Kings Cross, London, N1 9NF
10-14 Maplin Street, Mile End, London, E3 4SX
1 Penton Rise, London, WC1X 9EH
Newington Green, London, N16 9QH
50 Crispin St, London, E1 6HQ
Being in the capital is the perfect place to make the most of student life. With so much to see and do, your time spent in London will be anything but boring. Here are a few tips to help get you started.
London is home to numerous universities across the city. Some of the easiest to access from our accommodation, making it a great place to call home include:
With our London properties all centrally located in zone 1 and 2, you’ll find all your local amenities close by, however if and when you do need to travel, travel links are easy to come by, whether it’s the London Underground, buses or trains. All of our student properties are just a short walk away from a tube station linking you to the rest of London and further afield.
London is one of the most culturally diverse cities, so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice and whatever you fancy eating day-to-day, you are sure to find it in London.
Whether you want to eat out or grab a takeaway, there’s something for everyone, from tongue-tingling curries on Brick Lane to the great cafes and restaurants of Soho and Shoreditch.
And don’t forget about London’s many parks where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the streets and enjoy a relaxing picnic when the weather’s nice.
Oxford Street is the place to shop ‘til you drop featuring many well-known high street stores alongside a selection of independent stores.
London is home to a number of markets and are great places to pick up anything from vintage clothes to locally produced fruit and veg. Some of the best known markets include Borough Market, Spitalfields and Camden Market.
London is full of top attractions and there’s plenty of sightseeing to do.
Art galleries and museums are a great place to start as entry is free most of the time so you can visit as much as you like. Popular choices include Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, Museum of London and Natural History Museum.
If it’s your first time in London, sightseeing can be expensive to do, but here’s a top tip to make it much cheaper – hop on the number 4 bus and you’ll go past Waterloo, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Barbican.
Location is a top priority for most students and London is buzzing with activity all day every day, so you can enjoy student life in the capital.
You can find out even more in our handy London City Guide.
Sanctuary Students gives you extra help and support, whether that’s by giving you money in your pocket through our exclusive discount website with StudentBeans.com or providing confidential care through our Student advice line with Health Assured.
You can find out more on our More than just a room page.
With Sanctuary Students you’re guaranteed to find a friendly, welcoming team, well-maintained facilities and a great range of social opportunities to help you make friends and settle in quickly.
Just so you know, our London student properties come with internet (see below), contents Insurance, on-site laundry, security and maintenance as standard. The weekly rent also covers all your bills. Most of our properties have en-suite bedrooms and bike storage for zipping around the city.
Building-wide Wi-Fi and Ethernet broadband service are included in your rent and offer you a reliable and secure internet connection suitable for all your academic and personal needs, including browsing the internet, sending emails, downloading and streaming.
The broadband service provided in London does vary per property so please refer to the 'Additional information' section on your relevant property page.
We thought you might find these links useful during your stay in London:
Check out the links below to find the best property for you and make sure you don't miss out on student life in the vibrant capital.
Check out the properties by clicking on their names above and see which one suits you the most. Each page will tell you exactly what’s available, where the property is, how much it costs and how to apply for a room.
*£1 is advance rent and will be deducted from your total rent amount.