Chelsea College
of Arts

The Chelsea College of Arts is actually just outside Chelsea on John Islip Street, convenient for Pimlico Tube station, Westminster University and the River Thames.

The Chelsea College of Arts is part of the larger University of the Arts London (UAL) and is one of the leading colleges of its type in the world.

It was founded in 1895 as the South-Western Polytechnic, concentrating on science, technology and art. It specialised in day and evening classes for working people and gained an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching.

The modern school is dedicated to the arts and provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering fine art, graphic design, communication, textile, interior design product design, curating, textile design and lots more. So, if you’re a student in a creative subject, the Chelsea College of Arts might be the perfect option for you!

The school also offers research degrees, short courses and the opportunity to study abroad.

Student life in Chelsea can be great. The Arts Students Union will take care of your needs while on campus and the many local services around the borough care here for the rest.

The main benefit of living in Chelsea is the address. You’re surrounded by premium properties, high-end stores and venues and may even spot some famous neighbours.

You do pay for that privilege but it’s still possible to live within your means if you shop savvy and choose your entertainment wisely.

All things considered, it’s a lovely place to live while studying where you can avoid some of the pitfalls of inner city life.

Eating and drinking in Chelsea itself can be expensive but there are lots of smaller pubs, bars and restaurants that charge reasonable prices.

As you’re close to Fulham and Battersea, you can take a short walk or Tube ride to find cheaper entertainment should you need to.

Our Chelsea College Of Arts student accommodation is convenient for Tube stations, buses and campus, so you’re never far from class.

Sanctuary Students provides a number of different student rooms in London. The closest Sanctuary Students accommodation to the Chelsea College of Arts is Manna Ash House on Pocock Street, Newington. It’s a short distance from campus across the River Thames via Vauxhall Bridge or Lambeth Bridge.

Manna Ash House is close to Southwark Station for Tube lines and Waterloo Station for rail. There are also buses all around, so you’re never far from the action. The property is convenient for London South Bank University, King's College London Guy's Campus, The Shard and the South Bank.

The building recently underwent extensive renovations including new bedrooms and upgraded social spaces. It offers comfortable, affordable student accommodation in the heart of London.

Rooms include double ensuites and studios. Both types provide private spaces to stay while you’re a student, including a sleeping area, bathroom, dedicated broadband connection and study space. There’s also furniture, broadband and natural light in every room.

The building has a common room, kitchen, laundry room, bike storage, WiFi, onsite security and CCTV. Rent is fully inclusive and comes with free contents insurance.

Yes, you can definitely view your student housing in Chelsea before booking. We want you to be completely happy with your rooms so will make sure you can view before you book. Contact Sanctuary Students through the accommodation page and select the option to book a viewing. Provide a couple of dates when you’re in town and we’ll take care of the rest!

Everything is included with the rent with Sanctuary Students! All Chelsea College of Arts student accommodation provided by us is fully inclusive of all bills. Those include energy, internet, water, heating, security, building maintenance and even contents insurance. The price you see on the page is the price you pay, with no hidden extras!

Your mandatory bills for your student accommodation in Chelsea are zero. Nothing, nada, zilch. All rents are fully inclusive so there’s nothing else to pay. You’ll obviously need to pay for your own streaming services, mobile phone and personal subscriptions but your accommodation is fully inclusive.

You pay for your Chelsea College of Arts student accommodation through your Sanctuary Students account. It’s where you manage all aspects of your stay and where you can contact us, access our unique student discounts and other services.

You should book your Chelsea college of art student accommodation as soon as reservations open for the next academic year, or as soon as your place is assured. Competition is fierce for Chelsea college of art student accommodation so you need to move fast. The earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing your spot.

Yes, you can stay with friends if you book early enough. If you and your friends all book at once and tell us you want to be together, we’ll do everything we can to ensure you’re all close. We know how difficult a transition can be so we will do all we can to help.

All our private student halls are fully en-suite rooms, either single, double or large double. Each includes everything you need to begin living right away and include secure entry and social areas.

All buildings provide safe spaces that are well maintained, and social spaces are kept clean and tidy and can include laundry areas for extra convenience.

Sanctuary Students don't believe in hidden charges or fees. All rents are clearly advertised, all bills are inclusive and there are no extra fees or charges. The only exceptions would be for damage or extra cleaning, but that’s standard.

All you need to pay is your rent, food and whatever you have for your room. If you bring your own TV and watch live TV in your room, you will need a TV licence, otherwise, no fees, no charges.

Yes, all our London student housing is fully furnished. Rooms are en-suite and include all furniture. They are also equipped with all living items and everything you’re likely to need.

All you’ll need to bring is your bedding, kitchenware and any special items you cannot live without.

More than a room is a Sanctuary Students promotion that offers a range of discounts and offers from Student Beans and Health Assured. We want you to be completely happy while you’re staying in our London South Bank accommodation and low rents, no bills and ‘More than just a room’ are ways we can do that.