Nestled among some of the best museums (if not all) of London, you will never be short of things to visit or do on those off days and weekends that you may have. Gloucester Road has some of the most cultured experiences, coupled with a restaurant variety to whet even the furthest countries appetite.
If it is some good hearty and contemporary British cuisine that you want to start with upon arrival then Scoff and Banter is the place to go! Boasting the best ‘fish and chips’ in the Borough, this place is also infamous for their Sunday Traditional Roast dinners and hosts some wonderful live jazz music for all to sit and enjoy over their meal.
The Malays and Singaporeans are a force to be reckoned with where their food is concerned, and Bugis Street Brasserie does not disappoint in doing the countries proud where their dishes are concerned. Named after the largest shopping district of Singapore, you will be able to find dishes from Nasi Lemak to Redang – you will not be disappointed and will find yourself back again, and again, and again……..
If you feel like you need to burn off all of that food you have consumed then head along to Cromwell Road where you can find the Natural History Museum, The Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum. Admission is free in the majority of all of the museums, however some exhibitions do come at a charge and are more often than not are totally worth it!
Located in a beautiful building, this residence comes with a large communal area which is a great place for students to socialise and relax over a film or television programme or two. Whilst there is a fixed data point in all of the rooms as a standard, you will also find high speed WiFi throughout the entire residence where you can use over seven devices in one go – there’s a challenge for you!
For all of those fitness fanatics out there, or for those who just need to release some exam stress there is a modern gym on-site for resident’s usage. You will find a variety of fitness machines such as treadmills, rowers, weights sections and cable workout stations. So there is no excuse for anyone to not stay fit and healthy.
If you’re looking for a change of scenery when it comes to studying and you have exhausted your room and library, then don’t look any further than a study room within the residence for that difference. The room is specifically designed for quiet studying with data points within the room as well as the option to use the WiFi located throughout the residence.
For those who like to de-stress by doing laundry? Then look no further than the residence laundry room which is accessible all through the day and late in to the night too. Don’t worry if you have forgotten to purchase your washing powder on your last grocery run, you can buy this from the multi-lingual staff at reception who are happy to help at any time of the day or night!
The Gloucester Road 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 desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe and sink with vanity unit. 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 with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has two comfortable single beds, a desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe and share a sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a larger non en-suite room with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has three comfortable single beds, a desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe and share a sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a larger non en-suite room with access to a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. The room has five comfortable single beds a desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe and share a sink with vanity unit. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
If you are booking for a full academic year 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 are booking for a shorter period e.g. a single semester or a summer stay, you will be allocated the room type (single studio, twin studio, single en suite etc) you have booked but the exact specification may be subject to availability. This can include the floor the room is located on, the direction the room is facing, if the room is classed as a standard, a club, a premium, an accessible, a premium accessible etc.
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.
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.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
Gloucester Road Station – 5-minute walk
South Kensington Station – 12-minute walk
Earls Court Station – 10-minute walk
High Street Kensington Station – 15-minute walk
Knightsbridge Station – 25-minute walk
Imperial College London – 8-minute walk
Boston University (Study Abroad Program) – 8-minute walk
Royal College of Music – 12-minute walk
Royal College of Art – 14-minute walk
The College of Psychic Studies – 9-minute walk
Frances King School of English – 5-minute walk
Language Boost – 9-minute walk
The London School of English – 34-minute walk
Language Link – 10-minute walk
Educa – 12-minute walk
Hyde Park – 10-minute walk
Natural History Museum – 9-minute walk
Royal Albert Hall – 13-minute walk
Science Museum – 13-minute walk
Harrods – 20-minute walk
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