London Film School Accommodation
London Film School (LFS) is the oldest film school in the UK, founded in 1956. Situated in a converted brewery in Covent Garden and neighbouring Soho, it is in the hub of the UK film industry and the heart of London.
Working in partnership with urbanest, LFS is providing exclusive offers to London Film School students starting their course early in the year. Urbanest have two options for London Film School accommodation – Hoxton and King’s Cross – both are convenient central London locations with excellent transport links with just a few stops on the tube from LFS.
With a range of both private and shared rooms, various facilities, and support teams, you can read on for more information or contact our team to book a room at this LFS student accommodation.
London Film School
London Film School Accommodation
Now you’ve chosen to go to London Film School, the next step is to find great accommodation. At urbanest, we know what you need, as we’ve been providing student accommodation near London Film School for years. Our high-quality LFS student accommodation will ensure you get the best for your money with urbanest.
Whether you want to be 25 minutes away with Hoxton, or want to be in our brand-new Battersea location while still keeping the commute under an hour, our accommodation is a great option.
urbanest Hoxton
Our Hoxton student accommodation is an easy 25-minute ride by either tube or bus from the London Film School campus. It is also located in one of central London’s hippest districts. Within easy reach of the building are Shoreditch, with its cutting edge bars, galleries, restaurants, live music venues and cafes, and Old Street, home to London’s burgeoning tech start-up community.
Hoxton Room Types
There are a few types of rooms available in this London Film School student accommodation, and they all come with underfloor heating and a memory foam mattress to ensure you stay comfy all year round.
For first-years or those who want a more social experience, our LFS student housing offers ensuite rooms in 6-person flats. You get your own private bedroom and bathroom and share a kitchen and lounge area, so you’ll get to meet lots of new people. You can also share a two-person flat, which is cost-effective, and great for those who want to move in with a friend.
For postgraduates, or those looking for more independence or quiet time, we offer large studio apartments. You’ll have access to your own bathroom space and your private kitchen with a fridge/freezer, microwave, hob, and dishwasher. This London Film School accommodation has the most space and is also fully accessible, perfect for those looking for wheelchair accessible student accommodation.
Hoxton Facilities
Urbanest Hoxton boasts a range of facilities and luxury comforts to make your stay with us much more enjoyable. All rooms in this London Film School accommodation offer many home comforts including large beds, plenty of storage, underfloor heating, luxury shower, and super-fast Wi-Fi throughout.
On-site, you’ll find a laundry room, gym, roof terrace, and excellent communal areas which you can use to study or socialise with fellow students. On the ground floor of this LFS student accommodation is the newly refurbished café offering several delicious street food options.
At urbanest, your safety is our top priority, so there is also a 24/7 on-site support team to help you with any worries or queries that you might have while with us.
Benefits of Hoxton
Staying at this LFS uni accommodation means living in Hoxton, which is celebrated for its indie art community, offering many contemporary galleries to stroll around during a day off. As well as the art scene, the area is home to some of London’s best markets, including Columbia Road Flower Market and Brick Lane Market, where you can browse a range of floral or craft gifts, vintage clothing and stalls, and street food outlets. For a quiet afternoon why not grab an artisan coffee from one of the many coffee shops nearby and relax in Hoxton Square or Shoreditch Park which is just 7 minutes from your door.
Near this London Film School Accommodation is bustling Shoreditch, which has plenty of choices for socialising and great nightlife. From a range of clubs, bars, pubs, and more, however, Hoxton is generally a quieter neighbourhood and can enjoy the quiet away from the city. For more, read our guide to Hoxton student life to get a feel for what it’s like living in Hoxton.
Staying at Hoxton London Film School accommodation also means you are well connected to many areas of London. Old Street is the closest underground station for urbanest Hoxton residents – just a 5 minute walk away. This provides quick access to many central locations such as London Bridge or Euston via the Northern line, so there is no shortage of things to see and do. There are also many buses that leave from right outside the front door, including the Number 76 bus that will take you straight to the LFS campus in Shelton Street.
| Place | Distance | Tube | Cycle | Bus | Walk |
| London Film School | 2.4 miles | 25 mins | 15 mins | 30 mins | 50 mins |
| Old Street Underground Station | 0.3 miles | – | 2 mins | – | 5 mins |
| Columbia Road Flower Market | 1 mile | 18 mins | 7 mins | 18 mins | 20 mins |
| Shoreditch High Street | 0.8 miles | 11 mins | 5 mins | 11 mins | 16 mins |
| Brick Lane Market | 0.9 miles | 22 mins | 8 mins | 24 mins | 24 mins |
| Hoxton Square | 0.5 miles | – | 2 mins | – | 9 mins |
urbanest King’s Cross
A quick and easy 20-minute ride on the tube takes LFS residents directly to campus from urbanest King’s Cross student accommodation. Located in the heart of London’s King’s Cross Quarter, this LFS student housing is surrounded by the many shops, bars, cafes and restaurants of nearby Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard.
King’s Cross Room Types
In our King’s Cross London Film School accommodation, there are a few types of rooms to choose from: ensuite rooms, studio apartments, and luxury studio apartments. Each of these room types has underfloor heating, so you will be lovely and warm inside all year round. The rooms also have double-insulated walls, so even though the accommodation is in a lively area, you won’t hear all the hustle and bustle of the city.
For those who want more of a social experience while staying at our LFS accommodation, the ensuite rooms in shared apartments are perfect. In your room, you have your own private study area, but the kitchen and dining area are communal and shared with other students. This is for first-years who want to meet new people.
For those that want privacy, our London Film School studio apartments are the best choice. These are popular with postgraduates, as you have everything you need in one place. You have your own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen so you can do everything you need to at your own pace. Don’t worry though, there are communal areas in the building.
King’s Cross Facilities
At urbanest King’s Cross London Film School student accommodation, we offer a wide range of facilities for you to enjoy. As stated before, all of our rooms feature superfast broadband, underfloor heating, a luxury shower room, and double-insulated walls.
In the building, you’ll find two main communal areas, firstly, on the mezzanine is a study space with private and shared workspaces as well as iMacs to use freely. For more of a social scene, the 13th floor has a large social space with a TV, gaming area, and plenty of seating to relax.
Because safety is of utmost importance to us at urbanest, our King’s Cross LFS accommodation has security at the forefront. There is bike storage, an electronic key entry system, and 24/7 on-site support team to help.
Benefits of King’s Cross
There is a wide range of benefits to staying at this student accommodation near London Film School, from being an easy reach from campus, great things to do, and access to transport links.
Whether you’re after arts and culture, museums or restaurants, there are loads of things to do in King’s Cross so you don’t need to go far if you don’t want to. For example, the Harry Potter’s famous platform 9 ¾, which is at King’s Cross St Pancras Station, only a short walk from your front door. The King’s Cross Quarter is also on your doorstep, which is known for its clubs, bars, and restaurants. You’re also close to many supermarkets, retail shops, the British Library, Camley Street Natural Park, and more.
urbanest King’s Cross is just a nine-minute walk from King’s Cross St Pancras Station, from here you can access many of London’s major tube lines, including the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Close to this London Film School accommodation you can also access the national rail network and the Eurostar at St. Pancras, which will enable you to explore all parts of the UK, and beyond.
| Place | Distance | Tube | Cycle | Bus | Walk |
| London Film School | 2.3 miles | 20 mins | 16 mins | 28 mins | 46 mins |
| King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station | 0.7 miles | – | 5 mins | 10 mins | 14 mins |
| St Pancras Eurostar | 0.4 miles | 2 mins | 4 mins | 8 mins | |
| Oxford Circus | 2.4 miles | 20 mins | 16 mins | 35 mins | 49 mins |
| St Pancras International Station | 0.6 miles | – | 4 mins | 11 mins | 12 mins |
| The British Library | 1.0 mile | – | 9 mins | 13 mins | 20 mins |
| Camino King’s Cross | 0.7 miles | – | 7 mins | 8 mins | 13 mins |
| Egg London | 0.1 mile | – | 2 mins | – | 4 mins |
