Whitechapel has that east London character. Busy streets, good food at reasonable prices, and Brick Lane just a few minutes north for curry houses and bagel shops. Aldgate East tube is a four-minute walk, and Whitechapel station gives you the Elizabeth Line, one of the newest and fastest routes across London, running from Heathrow through the centre to Canary Wharf. The area has plenty of supermarkets, shops and restaurants along Whitechapel Road. Students from universities across east and central London live here for the transport and the lower rents compared to Zone 1.
You can choose between en suite rooms with a shared kitchen or self-contained studios. The building has a courtyard, which is a nice change from being stuck indoors and useful for getting fresh air without leaving the site. There’s also a free gym, a games console booth, social spaces and laundry facilities. Bike storage is available if you prefer cycling. Bills, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are all included in your rent, with 24/7 security.
Room options at iQ Magenta House for 2026/27 are listed below. Prices range from £375 to £489 per week across 8 room types. All prices include bills, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance. Register your interest below to secure your preferred room.
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is an en-suite room measuring approximately 13m² . The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, and plenty of room for storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with your flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is a single en-suite studio measuring from around 14m². The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and TV in the room. The studio is fully-equipped with a private kitchenette, which contains a microwave and combi oven. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Sep 2019 - 09 May 2020
This is a single en-suite studio measuring from around 14m². The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and TV in the room. The studio is fully-equipped with a private kitchenette, which contains a microwave and combi oven. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Sep 2019 - 04 Jan 2020
This is a single en-suite studio measuring from around 14m². The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and TV in the room. The studio is fully-equipped with a private kitchenette, which contains a microwave and combi oven. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Sep 2019 - 25 Jan 2020
This is a single en-suite room measuring from around 12m²-14m². The room has a single bed, a study desk, a private bathroom, and storage for clothes. There is also access to a shared kitchen which shared kitchen includes 32" TV, microwave, hob, oven, fridge freezer and leather sofa. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 25 Apr 2020 - 09 May 2020
This is a single en-suite studio measuring from around 14m². The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and TV in the room. The studio is fully-equipped with a private kitchenette, which contains a microwave and combi oven. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 04 Aug 2019 - 18 Aug 2019
This is a double en-suite studio measuring from around 16m². The room has a comfortable ¾ double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and TV in the room. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette, fully equipped with a microwave and combi oven. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. Single occupancy is also available.
Available from: 25 Apr 2020 - 09 May 2020
Room prices at iQ Magenta House range from £375 to £489 per week for the 2026/27 academic year. All prices include bills (electricity, water, heating), Wi-Fi, and basic contents insurance. Standard contracts are 51 weeks.
All rooms include electricity, water, gas/heating, Wi-Fi, basic contents insurance, 24/7 on-site security, and access to communal facilities. There are no additional charges on top of the listed weekly rent.
iQ Magenta House has self-contained studios (private bathroom and kitchenette), en suite rooms (private bathroom, shared kitchen). Room tiers go from Bronze (entry level) up to Platinum or Diamond (premium), with higher tiers meaning larger rooms, better views, or upgraded furnishings.
iQ Magenta House is at 5 Tyrian Place, London, E1 1DQ. The nearest stations are Aldgate East tube station (4-min walk). Most central London universities are within a 20-25 minute commute.
iQ Magenta House is well connected to London universities by public transport.
Residents have access to courtyard, free gym, games console booth, social spaces, bicycle storage, laundry facilities. All facilities are included in the rent.
Complete the registration form on this page and our team will contact you to discuss availability and walk you through the booking process. A £350 deposit is typically required to secure a room.
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Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours„Wir bieten europäischen Studierenden Praktika in London an und suchten einen zuverlässigen Partner für die Unterbringung unserer Praktikanten. Wir sind mit den Leistungen von London Homestays sehr zufrieden, ebenso wie unsere Praktikanten. Sie erhalten stets schnell Informationen zu Gastfamilien, können kurzfristig ein Zimmer buchen und die Gastfamilien sind von hoher Qualität. Ich kann diese Agentur uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Das Team ist sehr professionell, effizient und freundlich. Wir freuen uns darauf, bald neue Praktikanten zu entsenden!“
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas„Unsere Schule aus Tschechien hat mit London Homestays sehr gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Sie sind eine der wenigen Gastfamilienagenturen, die unsere sehr jungen Gäste (unter 12 Jahren) aufnehmen. Die Gastfamilien waren im Allgemeinen sehr herzlich, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Service der Koordinatorin Kate O’Connor und des übrigen Verwaltungspersonals ist erstklassig.“
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International SchoolMeine Gastmutter Debra hat meinen Aufenthalt zum schönsten Erlebnis meines Lebens gemacht!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3Mein Aufenthalt bei meiner Gastfamilie macht meine Zeit in Großbritannien viel unterhaltsamer und aufregender! Das Leben ist großartig!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+Es war eine fantastische Erfahrung, ich habe ein neues Zuhause gefunden, in dem ich mich genauso wohl fühle wie in meinem eigenen Zuhause!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) hat bereits mehrfach mit Home from Home zusammengearbeitet und dabei stets einen sehr professionellen Service geboten.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting