The property is ideally located to experience the best nightlife and entertainment in central London, and is just 20 minutes’ journey to Leicester Square for West End theatres and Soho nightlife and Covent Garden for restaurants, bars, street entertainment, live music and comedy.
There is Wifi in every room, plenty of vending machines throughout the building offering snacks and drinks, an on-site laundry, bike storage and onsite security and maintenance.
Finsbury Leisure Centre is just around the corner from East Central House, located on Central Street. The facilities include gym and leisure centre halls, outdoor hockey and football pitches and badminton courts.
Old Street has a selection of single studios.
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Perfect for students who want to live by themselves, our studios are ideal homes for studying and living independently. A typical room is 19 metres squared with a double bed, or 24.9 metres squared with a single bed. As well as your own bathroom and fully fitted kitchen/dining area, you’ll have a well-equipped and Wi-Fi connected work space. You’ll also find plenty of room for your belongings, with a wardrobe, under-bed storage, drawers and shelves.
Available from: 14 Aug 2017 - 11 Sep 2017
Perfect for students who want to live by themselves, studios are ideal homes for studying and living independently. A typical room is 19 metres squared with a double bed, or 24.9 metres squared with a single bed. As well as your own bathroom and fully fitted kitchen/dining area, you’ll have a well-equipped and Wi-Fi connected work space. You’ll also find plenty of room for your belongings, with a wardrobe, under-bed storage, drawers and shelves.
Available from: 16 Sep 2017 - 23 Jun 2018
Perfect for students who want to live by themselves, our studios are ideal homes for studying and living independently. A typical room is 19 metres squared with a double bed, or 24.9 metres squared with a single bed. The accessible studios have facilities that can be used with ease and include a larger bathroom and lowered surfaces in a modern fully fitted kitchen/dining area.
Available from: 16 Sep 2017 - 23 Jun 2018
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 throughout 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 private en-suite bathrooms. The difference is that studios have cooking facilities within the room, while the single en suite rooms have access to a shared kitchen.
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.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
You will need to bring sheets, pillows and bedding, also all kitchen equipment and utensils.
Yes you can, one guest can stay two nights per week. You will need to liaise with management beforehand, and sign them in and out every time the leave.
Yes, although you are also responsible for paying your TV license.
Unfortunately it is not possible to swap rooms in hall, if you have issues with the room you have been allocated please contact the hall management.
Old Street Station: 0.65 km
Barbican Station: 1.0 km
Liverpool Street: 1.6 km
King’s Cross Station: 2.5 km
Highbury & Islington Station: 2.6 km
City, University of London: 0.6 km
Coventry University London: 2.1 km
University of the Arts London: 2.2 km
GCU London: 2.2 km
The University of Law: 3.1 km
Central London School of Languages: 1.1 km
InTuition Languages: 1.2 km
ESL – Language Studies Abroad: 1.4 km
Islington Centre for English: 1.5 km
London Bridge: 2.7
Tower of London: 3.1 km
Covent Garden: 3.3 km
London Eye: 4.0 km
Big Ben: 4.6 km
Siamo davvero contenti della nostra camera nella residenza. James, del team, ci ha aiutato sotto tutti gli aspetti della nostra prenotazione e vorremmo dirgli un forte grazie dal nostro cuore!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“Abbiamo lavorato con London Homestays per più di 5 anni. Con il loro supporto, siamo riusciti a raggiungere un buon livello di soddisfazione dei clienti. Consigliamo fortemente London Homestays a chiunque cerchi buona qualità, affidabilità e un servizio clienti eccezionale.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Avendo lavorato con loro dal 2013, posso affermare che London Homestays si è sempre preso cura degli abbinamenti fra gli studenti e le più adatte famiglie ospitanti. Hanno un approccio professionale ma anche cordiale e amabile al loro lavoro. In generale, gli studenti dicono che le loro famiglie ospitanti sono premurose e accoglienti.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“Noi,LSC Stanton, lavoriamo con London Homestays dal 2011 e siamo davvero contenti della qualità di alloggi e servizi che ci danno. Abbiamo un buon rapporto con tutto il team e loro sono sempre a disposizione ad incaricarsi di badare a richieste last-minute.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Lavorare con London Homestays è sempre grandioso! Apprezziamo altamente il loro approccio propositivo e lo sforzo che pongono nell’assicurare i migliori servizi per i nostri gruppi. Abbiamo sempre alloggi puliti, famiglie accoglienti e organizzatori locali intelligenti. Gli studenti dei nostri gruppi sono stati soddisfatti e sono stati benissimo stare a Londra. Vorremmo consigliare questa agenzia. Tutto il team è davvero gentile.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours“Noi offriamo stages (tirocini) a Londra a studenti europei e cerchiamo partner affidabili per garantire un buon alloggio ai nostri candidati. Siamo rimasti molto felici di London Homestays,visto che gli studenti hanno sempre ricevuto velocemente le informazioni sulle famiglie, hanno avuto la possibilità di prenotare una stanza in un periodo breve di tempo e hanno trovato famiglie buonissime. Consiglierei senza dubbi questa agenzia. Il team è professionale, efficiente e amichevole :). Speriamo di mandare altri stagisti al più presto!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas“La nostra scuola dalla Repubblica Ceca ha avuto una bellissima esperienza con London Homestays. Loro sono una della poche agenzie che accettano i nostri giovani ospiti (sotto i 12 anni). In generale, le famiglie ospitanti sono calorose, gentili e accoglienti. Il servizio ci è stato fornito da Kate O’Connor, ma anche il resto dello staff non è da meno.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School“Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) ha lavorato con Home from Home molte volte e loro hanno sempre fornito un servizio altamente professionale.”
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting