UCL Accommodation
University College London (UCL) is based in the central London district of Bloomsbury, with campuses across the city. Providing high-quality UCL student accommodation since 2014, we offer a range of private, en-suite, shared and studio flats designed for each lifestyle.
With close proximity to UCL campuses, you’ll benefit from a range of luxury and modern features in our student halls at King’s Cross, St. Pancras, or Battersea locations. Discover the UCL accommodation portal or contact our team to book a room.
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What room types can I choose from at UCL accommodation?
At UCL student accommodation, you can choose from a range of room types to suit your lifestyle, including:
- Private and en-suite rooms: You’ll have your own bedroom, bathroom, and work area, while sharing a kitchen and lounge with 3-6 other students.
- Shared rooms: Also known as twin rooms, where you share a bedroom and bathroom with a roommate, and a kitchen and lounge area in a larger flat of 6-11 people.
- Studio apartments: These are great if you want your own space, as this UCL student flat has a private kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and lounge area.
- Luxury studios and penthouses: A private studio flat on higher floors, offering extra space, luxury features, and panoramic city views.
Where is UCL student accommodation located?
At urbanest, we offer University College London halls in key locations around London:
Our urbanest St Pancras student accommodation is just a 15 minute walk from the main UCL campus, and 10 mins from the Bloomsbury campus. It’s a cultural hotspot, close to Regent’s Canal and Camden Market, with lots of vibrant shops and waterside cafes.
Next up is our urbanest King’s Cross accommodation, which is just a 20 minute walk away from UCL. King’s Cross is a central location, with excellent transport links, shops and restaurants. Great for UCL students attending different campuses as you can easily get to each campus with the underground.
Finally, our urbanest Battersea is about a 30-40 minute tube ride away to central UCL campuses. Battersea is located near Battersea Power Station where you can enjoy a quieter area surrounded by riverside cafes, art venues, and green spaces.
What features do urbanest UCL student rooms offer?
All of our University College London accommodation offers a range of amenities, including:
- 24/7 on-site support team
- Secure electronic key fob entry
- CCTV throughout the property
- Fully accessible for disabled students
- Communal study and relaxing areas
- On-site cinema & gaming area
- Gym and exercise room
- Laundry facilities
- ATM on-site
- Free Wi-Fi & high-speed 200Mbps broadband
- Memory foam mattress, desk, and chair
- Private luxury shower rooms
- Fully equipped kitchen: microwave/oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Ironing board, lounge area
- Underfloor heating & air conditioning
Which UCL accommodation should I choose?
All of our University College London halls offer the same rooms and features, but choosing which one is best for you can be difficult. The decision depends on how far you’d like to be away from your campus as well as the surrounding lifestyle and the area. To help, we’ve compared each of our UCL student halls in the table below:
| Location | Distance to UCL Campuses | Nearest Stations | Local Attractions | Features |
| St Pancras | Main Campus: 15 min walk (1 mile)
UCL School of Pharmacy: 22 min walk (1.5 miles)
UCL Institute of Education: 26 min walk (1.3 miles)
Bloomsbury Campus: 29 min walk (1.8 miles) Royal Free Campus: 28 min bus (2.6 miles)
Whittington Campus: 26 min bus (3.1 miles) |
King’s Cross St Pancras (8 min walk)
Mornington Crescent (10 min walk) |
Camden Market (12 min walk)
Regent’s Canal (5 min walk)
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Quiet yet central location
Great access to Camden and Euston |
| King’s Cross | Main Campus: 25 min walk (1.2 miles)
UCL School of Pharmacy: 25 min walk (2.0 miles)
UCL Institute of Education: 28 min walk (1.7 miles)
Bloomsbury Campus: 18 min bus (2.2 miles)
Royal Free Campus: 35 min bus (2.7 miles)
Whittington Campus: 21 min bus (2.3 miles) |
King’s Cross Station (5 min walk)
Euston Station (10 min walk)
Russel Square (12 min walk) |
British Library (5 min walk)
Drops Yard (5-10 min walk)
British Museum (18 min walk) |
Ideal for Bloomsbury campus
Access to King’s Cross Station, London Underground and National Rail to get to other campuses and around the UK
Most central area |
| Battersea | Main Campus: 35 min tube (4.5 miles)
UCL School of Pharmacy: 39 min tube (4.6 miles)
UCL Institute of Education: 33 min tube (4.2 miles)
Bloomsbury Campus: 32 min tube (4.7 miles)
Royal Free Campus: 41 min tube (6.4 miles)
Whittington Campus: 45 min tube (7.6 miles) |
Battersea Power Station (10 min walk)
Queenstown Road Station (15 min walk)
Embankment Station (13 min tube)
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Battersea Park (12 min walk)
Natural History Museum (30 min walk)
Borough Market (22 min tube)
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Quieter residential area
Access to green spaces
Better sustainability
More local area away from the central city
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Can I choose my own roommates at urbanest?
Yes! At urbanest we allow students to request living arrangements with friends or partners when booking UCL student accommodation. You can live with your course mates or friends you’ve made when studying at UCL, or you can request to live in female-only, mixed-gender, undergraduate or postgraduate housing.
While roommate requests aren’t guaranteed, our team will do their best to accommodate. If you want full privacy, you can always choose a studio apartment and enjoy UCL housing in your own space.
How do I book UCL accommodation with urbanest?
To secure your place at our University College London accommodation, simply book a room using our find a room 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 and our friendly team can help.
