Packed full of feature, this stylish, modern residence benefits from a wide range of first-class facilities. There is a large lounge area with sofas, TVs, a pool table and a table football all free for guests to use. A large gym complete with a fitness studio that is open 24 hours per day. Guests can also use any of the six soundproof private study and music rooms, two of which come with pianos. There is a private courtyard which acts as a suntrap, ideal for summer days and evenings.
All bedrooms come with a double bed, an en-suite bathroom, a flatscreen television and airconditioning. Studio bedrooms come with private kitchen facilities within the room, while single en-suite bedrooms have access to a large shared kitchen and lounge, ideal for relaxing in with friends.
The Leman Street residence has a selection of en suite and studio rooms available.
More details below:
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 14.5m². The room has a comfortable double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of wall shelving and storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with between 4–6 flatmates.
Available from: 18 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024
This is a single or double en-suite studio measuring around 22.05m².The room has a comfortable double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of wall shelving and storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 18 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024
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.
Yes, you can, however, it would need to be arranged with at least 48 hours notice.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside 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.
At the time of writing, this residence currently accepts students who are aged 16+.
We hope you won’t need it but it’s nice to know that you have insurance as backup for your peace of mind. Follow the link to download your Certificate of Insurance.
Keeping fit is easy thanks to our on-site gym – free to use whenever you like. Feel the burn, without the hole in your wallet!
There is a large, deluxe common room kitted out with state-of-the-art furnishings and plenty of activities so you can sit back and chill with your mates.
The residence comes with plenty of secure bike storage, so there’s no excuse not to bring yours and get some exercise.
There’s an external courtyard area, so there’s plenty of opportunity to get some quiet time or catch a tan… British weather depending, of course.
Our lovely staff at reception will happily take delivery of parcels and signed-for items – so no need to give up that online shopping addiction!
Whenever you need something fixing just give our on-site teams a call and we’ll sort it quickly and at a time that works for you.
This residence is accessible for people of all abilities.
Aldgate East – 6-minute walk
Aldgate Station – 7-minute walk
Liverpool Street Station – 18-minute walk
Whitechapel Station – 16-minute walk
London Fenchurch Street Station – 14-minute walk
Coventry University London – 11-minute walk
Queen Mary University – 36-minute walk
Hult International Business School – 5-minute walk
London Metropolitan University – 22-minute walk
Instituto Marangoni London – 10-minute walk
The Language Class – www.thelanguageclass.co.uk – 2-minute walk
Happy Languages – www.happylanguages.co.uk – 3-minute walk
East London School of English – 7-minute walk
Jack the Ripper Museum – 4-minute walk
Spitalfields Market – 12-minute walk
Leadenhall Market – 15-minute walk
Tower of London – 16-minute walk
The Gherkin – 12-minute walk
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 SchoolMy homestay host Debra transformed my stay into the most amazing experience of my whole life!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3My stay with my host family makes my time at UK much more fun and exciting! Life is happening!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+It 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