Your Guide to Choosing the Right Urbanest Location for You

Finding your ideal home away from home is an exciting step, but there are a few key factors to consider when selecting the best location for you. Choosing urbanest accommodation is already a great start—our partnerships with major universities make commuting around London a breeze.

However, depending on the university you attend, its proximity to you, your lifestyle preferences, and your daily commute, some locations might suit you better than others. urbanest offers properties in fantastic locations across London, including Battersea, Victoria, Hoxton, Tower Bridge, King’s Cross, St. Pancras, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall, and City. Each location has unique perks to explore.

Prime locations for city life and connectivity

Whether attending world-class universities or wanting to experience the best of London, these centrally located properties provide the perfect base for student life. From iconic landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge to vibrant areas such as Covent Garden and the South Bank, you’ll be immersed in the heart of the city’s energy.

urbanest City

View of Tower Bridge with cloudy sky in the background

Address: 35 Vine Street, London, EC3N 2PX
Requirements For Booking: Exclusively for postgraduates at KCL University
Nearby: Tower Hill Tube Station
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Discover more about our urbanest city property and explore the best cafes and libraries in London for studying during your course.

urbanest Victoria

Address: 84-99 Thirleby Road, London, SW1P 1HH
Nearby: Victoria Train Station, St James’s Park
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For more tips on spending time in this location, check out our area guide to Victoria.

Westminster Bridge

Westminster Station underground

Address: 203 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7FR
Nearby: Westminster Tube Station, Lambeth North Tube Station
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Tower Bridge

Address: 52 Minories, City of London, London, EC3N 1JA
Nearby: Tower Hill Tube Station, Aldgate Tube Station, Tower Gateway DLR Station
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For more information, take a look at Urbanest’s Tower Bridge accommodation. If you need advice on managing your finances throughout your stay, read what to consider when paying for student accommodation.

Ideal locations near creative scenes

For students with a flair for the arts and culture, these properties are situated near some of London’s most creative neighbourhoods. From the vibrant energy of Camden Market to the eclectic galleries and music venues in Hoxton, these locations offer easy access to thriving cultural scenes while staying well-connected to major universities.

urbanest Battersea

Address: 5 Palmerston Way, Battersea, London, SW8 4AQ
Nearby: Battersea Power Station Tube Station (Zone 1)
Key Universities Nearby:

  • King’s College London (KCL)
  • London School of Economics (LSE)
  • University College London (UCL)

urbanest Hoxton

Address: 100 East Road, Hoxton, London, N1 6AA
Requirements For Booking: Exclusively for Kaplan students
Nearby: Old Street Tube Station (Zone 1)
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For more information, take a look at our Hoxton student accommodation.

urbanest St Pancras

Address: Canal Reach, King’s Cross, London, N1C 4BD
Requirements For Booking: Exclusively for UCL students
Nearby: King’s Cross St. Pancras Station (Zone 1)
Key Universities Nearby:

  • University College London (UCL)
  • King’s College London (KCL)
  • The London School of Economics (LSE)

If St Pancras sounds like the right choice, browse our student accommodation in St Pancras.

urbanest Vauxhall

Address: 5 Miles Street, London SW8 1SA
Requirements For Booking: Exclusively for KCL students
Nearby: Vauxhall Station (Zone 1)
Key Universities Nearby:

  • King’s College London
  • London South Bank University
  • Goldsmiths Univesity of London

Discover more about our urbanest Vauxhall property.

Urbanest offers a range of properties tailored to your needs, from creative hubs to central city hotspots. With excellent transport links and proximity to top universities, our residences make London life convenient and enjoyable. Read our comprehensive guide on safe student accommodation for more tips on selecting your new home.

Ready to start your journey? Take a look at all our student accommodation in London, book a viewing, or find a room with urbanest today.