Old Street residence (East Central House)

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