King’s Cross Student Accommodation

Located in the heart of central London, King’s Cross offers a thriving social and cultural life, well-connected to several London universities,  sightseeing spots, major amenities and transport links.

At urbanest, we offer a wide range of student accommodation in King’s Cross, all with modern and high-quality facilities and great views of the city.

At urbanest King’s Cross student accommodation, we offer the following room types:

• Private and en-suite rooms: A private bedroom, bathroom, and work area with a shared kitchen and lounge area for 3-6 people.
• Shared rooms: Twin rooms accommodating two people, located in a shared flat with 6-11 students.
• Studio apartments: Your own private bedroom, bathroom, work area, kitchen and lounge.
• Luxury studio apartments and penthouses: Private studios located on higher floors, offering your own space and stunning views.

Our King’s Cross student rooms come with a desk and chair to work, a bed with a memory foam mattress, plenty of storage space, high-speed Wi-Fi, and underfloor heating.  Each room also features a luxury shower room and our  large kitchens are equipped with a fridge and freezer, a hob, microwave/grill, fan oven and dishwasher.

Alongside this, you’ll have access to 24/7 on-site support teams, safe electronic key fob entry systems and CCTV. Inside our King’s Cross student accommodation, you’ll find laundry rooms, communal relaxing areas such as gaming and cinema rooms, a gym, and study rooms.

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You can request to live with friends or a partner or choose sharing preferences such as female only, mixed sex, undergraduate or postgraduate accommodation. While we can’t guarantee who your roommates will be, we will try and adhere to your preferences when assigning our student rooms at King’s Cross.

You can also choose to live alone in our studio apartments if you don’t wish to share your space.

Our student accommodation in King’s Cross is located at Canal Reach, N1C 4BD close to all major London universities either by foot or easily accessible by trains, car or taxi, and bus. Here are the closest universities to our King’s Cross student halls:

• University of the Arts London: 10-15 minute walk (0.5 miles).
• University College London: 20-25 minute walk (1 mile).
• University of London: 20 minute walk (1.6 miles).
• Royal Veterinary College: 25 minute walk (1.8 miles).
• LSE: 25-30 minute walk (2 miles).
• King’s College London: 25 minute walk (2 miles).
• City University: 30 minute walk (2.2 miles).
• London Metropolitan University: 30 minute walk (2.5 miles).
• Imperial College London: 40 minute walk (3.5 miles).
• Goldsmiths University: 25 minutes by train (4.5 miles).
• University of Roehampton: 45 minutes by train (8.5 miles).

Can’t find your university? Read our London University List to find your nearest accommodation option.

King’s Cross station is a 5-minute walk (0.3 miles) from our King’s Cross student accommodation. A major transport hub, King’s Cross station offers access to the London Underground (Piccadilly, Victoria, Northern and Circle lines), offering an easier way to travel to your university campus. King’s Cross Station also offers National Rail services and Eurostar trains, connecting you to anywhere in London, the UK, and beyond.

Related: Your Guide To Navigating Zone 1 London.

Near our student accommodation in King’s Cross, you’ll find lots of other transport options, as well as several local amenities.

• Transport: It’s easy to get around King’s Cross, with the main railway and tube station, St. Pancras International Station, numerous bus stops with easy connections around the city, and easy bicycle hire.
• Supermarkets: Waitrose, Sainsbury’s Local and Tesco Express are all within a 10 minute walk, offering essentials, snacks, ready meals and groceries. View more supermarkets near urbanest King’s Cross.
• Medical facilities: Several pharmacies are nearby, with St. Pancras Medical Centre a 15 minute walk away.

View our post on the amenities in King’s Cross for information on police, post offices, libraries, and more.

King’s Cross is a vibrant and well-connected area of London for students. A cultural hotspot with several landmarks, attractions, and entertainment, it is a great place to live. Student life in King’s Cross offers plenty of things for you to do, including:

• Tourist attractions: Including the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, Granary Square, The British Library, Coal Drops Yard, various art and cultural experiences and more.
• Green spaces: Regent’s Canal and St. Pancras Gardens are great for enjoying walks, picnics, providing a nice relaxing spot with waterside cafes.
• Shopping and dining: Including Camden market, Cartwright Gardens, Convent Garden, Chinatown, and various pubs and restaurants in King’s Cross, there are a wide range of options to choose from.
• Social scene: With a plethora of bars, clubs, and pubs and regular student meetups and events, King’s Cross offers plenty of opportunity to meet others as well as  venues to relax and have fun solo.
• Entertainment: Such as King’s Cross Theatre, The West End and The Royal Opera House.
• Networking: With plenty of events, industry meetups and internships, it’s great for students interested in creative industries, tech companies, and cultural organisations.

Read more: Best Things To Do And Places To See In King’s Cross.

To secure your place at our student accommodation in King’s Cross, you can book a room using our easy room finding service. If you wish to see our rooms in person, you can always arrange a viewing beforehand.

Have any questions? View our student accommodation FAQs or contact us today.