Lancaster Gate sits on the northern edge of Hyde Park, and is one of the grandest and most stylish Victorian housing areas. The streets are lined with traditional white British terrace houses made famous in films such as Mary Poppins, Paddington and Notting Hill. The local area is filled with boutique 5-star hotels as tourists flock to the location due to its proximity to a large number of tourist attractions and the famous shopping districts of Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Bond Street.
The residence could not be situated in a more convenient part of central London with both zone 1 Lancaster Gate Station and the huge ‚London Paddington Station‘. This not only gives you access to all of London via four underground lines but also all of the UK via the excellent overground rail and coach services from the station.
This residence is situated in a large traditional Victorian terraced house, giving it a homely and welcoming atmosphere. There is even a small garden at the back perfect for taking a break from the busy city. This is a ‚low budget residence‘ meaning it offers basic but excellent value accommodation in a prime area of London. The residence offers a range of single, twin and multiple rooms. There is a TV room to socialise in and a study area for when you prefer some peace and quiet. Guests are welcome to use the large communal kitchen to cook meals, although locally you can find a plethora of restaurants and cafes serving food and drinks from around the world.
Within the residence, an onsite laundry, reception team, CCTV and onsite security. All utility bills, including Wi-Fi and basic contents insurance, are encompassed in the price.
The Lancaster Gate residence has a range of en-suite and non en-suite rooms (with shared bathroom).
More details below:
This is a single non-en-suite room with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has a comfortable single bed, a wardrobe, drawers, and sink with vanity unit. There is also a safe in the room. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a single non-en-suite room with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has a comfortable single bed, a wardrobe, drawers, and sink with vanity unit. There is also a safe in the room. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 12 Jun 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a single non-en-suite room with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has a comfortable single bed, a wardrobe, drawers, and sink with vanity unit. There is also a safe in the room. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 06 Feb 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a twin non-en-suite room which is perfect for sharing. It comes with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has two comfortable single beds, wardrobes, drawers and a shared sink with shaving/vanity unit. Each twin room comes with an in-room safe to keep your personal belongs and documents secure. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a twin non-en-suite room which is perfect for sharing. It comes with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has two comfortable single beds, wardrobes, drawers and a shared sink with shaving/vanity unit. Each twin room comes with an in-room safe to keep your personal belongs and documents secure. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 12 Jun 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a twin non-en-suite room which is perfect for sharing. It comes with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has two comfortable single beds, wardrobes, drawers and a shared sink with shaving/vanity unit. Each twin room comes with an in-room safe to keep your personal belongs and documents secure. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 06 Feb 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a triple non-en-suite room which is perfect for sharing or for staying on a budget and meeting new people. It comes with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has three comfortable single beds, wardrobes, drawers and a shared sink with shaving/vanity unit. Each triple room comes with an in-room safe to keep your personal belongs and documents secure. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a multiple non-en-suite room which is perfect for sharing or for staying on a budget and meeting new people. It comes with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has several comfortable single beds, wardrobes, drawers and a shared sink with shaving/vanity unit. Each multiple room comes with an in-room safe for each person to keep your personal belongs and documents secure. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
You can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
If you are staying for 12 weeks or longer, we will be happy to request an appointment with the residence team for you to view the residence.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide viewings for stays under 12 weeks.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Yes, please note that a damage deposit of £200 will be taken by the residence when you check-in. The residence will refund the deposit after your stay providing your room has not been damaged and the rules of the residence have been observed during your stay. The arrangement of the damage deposit is between you and the accommodation supplier (the residence). Please ask the residence upon check-in for the full terms and conditions on the arrangement and for details on how and when the deposit will be refunded.
Generally speaking, between 5 and 6 people share the bathroom facilities at the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have shared bathroom facilities on each floor of the residence. Single rooms are not shared, whereas Twin, Triple and Quad rooms are shared with other members of the same sex.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
Lancaster Gate Station – 6-minute walk
Paddington Station – 6-minute walk
Queensway Station – 9-minute walk
Bayswater Station –11-minute walk
Notting Hill Gate Station – 17-minute walk
University College London – 17-minute train journey
University of London – 19-minute train journey
University of Westminster – 20-minute train journey
London South Bank University – 32-minute train journey
London School of English – 19-minute train journey
International House London – 20-minute train journey
English School EC London – 20-minute train journey
Tti School of English – 28-minute train journey
DZ English Courses, Dagmara Zimnoch – 28-minute train journey
Marble Arch – 7-minute walk
The Sherlock Holmes Museum – 13-minute train journey
Madame Tussauds London – 16-minute train journey
Trafalgar Square – 21-minute train journey
Big Ben – 22-minute train journey
Really, we are very happy with our room at the residence. James in the residences team has helped us with all aspects of our booking and we would like to say, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“We have been working with London Homestays for over 5 years. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“We at Burlington School have worked with London Homestays since 2014, and I professionally know the team since 2009 when I worked for another company in the education and accommodation industry. Having had the opportunity to work with London Homestays since the company started operations in London, all of the enquiries have been dealt with in a dedicated and timely manner, the team members are customer-oriented and always provide an exceptional accommodation experience to our students. I have no hesitation to recommend London Homestays as excellent accommodation providers and business partners.”
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School“LSC Stanton has been working with London Homestays since 2011 and we are very pleased with the quality of accommodation and service they give to us. We have a good relationship with the team and they are always on hand to deal with any last-minute requests.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Cooperation with London Homestays is always great! We highly appreciate proactive approach and effort to ensure the best possible services for our groups. We always had a great clean accommodation, friendly family and smart local organisers. Students of our groups were satisfied and they enjoyed staying in London very much. We would like to recommend this agency. The whole team is very kind.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours„We offer internships in London to European students and looked for a reliable partner to provide accommodation to our candidates. We have been very happy with the services provided by London Homestays, as have our candidates, as they have always received quickly information on families, the possibility to book a room in a short delay and also a good quality of families. I would recommend without any doubt this agency. The team is very professional, efficient and friendly :). We hope to send new trainees soon!“
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas„Our school from the Czech Republic has had great experiences with London Homestays. They are one of the only hosting agencies who would accept our very young guests (under 12). The host families were generally welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The service provided by the coordinator Kate O’Connor and other admin staff is second to none.“
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International SchoolIt was an amazing experience, I’ve found a new home where I feel as comfortable as I do in my own home!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting