The residence is located in Farringdon/Clerkenwell, just moments away from London’s City University, Cass Business School, UAL Golden Lane campus and London School of Business and Finance. Both Angel and Old Street Stations are within a short walk, as is Southampton Place in Holborn and London’s vast array of English Language schools. There are buses right on your doorstep which can take you directly to Waterloo or King’s Cross, or hop on the Central Line for a couple of stations and you can be shopping on Oxford Street or partying in London’s famous West End, Soho area.
There is plenty to do locally, the area is home to a wide variety of quirky shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and independent shops stocked with fresh, local produce. London Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral are iconic features of London’s skyline and are only 20-minutes’ walk away from the residence.
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This residence offers over 180 rooms, which have all recently undergone a full refurbishment and all come with private en suite bathrooms. The premium option being studios, which are larger and come complete with a kitchenette. All rooms are furnished with a comfortable bed, a study desk with chair, a wardrobe and storage space.
Fancy burning off some excess energy with a workout? Then just head out and use the gym facilities on St John’s Street with full 24/7 gym membership included.
Student safety is a priority, the residence monitored by CCTV, along with 24/7 staff presence at the reception from either the residence staff or onsite security not to mention the onsite maintenance team. There is an on-site laundry, bicycle storage and Wi-Fi in every bedroom and throughout the building.
The City of London residence at Sebastian Street offers a range of room types including Single En Suite and Single Studio.
More details below:
This is a self-contained, studio style room measuring around 15m². The room has a single bed and comes fully-equipped with a spacious desk area, flat-screen television, a wardrobe and under-bed storage. The studio comes complete with cooking facilities within in the room. There is also free Wi-Fi of up to 50Mbps.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is a self-contained, studio style room measuring around 15m². The room has a single bed and comes fully-equipped with a spacious desk area, flat-screen television, a wardrobe and under-bed storage. The studio comes complete with cooking facilities within in the room. There is also free Wi-Fi of up to 50Mbps.
Available from: 24 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2019
This is a self-contained, studio style room measuring around 15m². The room has a single bed and comes fully-equipped with a spacious desk area, flat-screen television, a wardrobe and under-bed storage. The studio comes complete with cooking facilities within in the room. There is also free Wi-Fi of up to 50Mbps.
Available from: 20 Jul 2019 - 31 Aug 2019
This is a single en-suite studio measuring around 11m². The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of shelving and storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 11 Aug 2018 - 25 Aug 2018
This is a single en-suite studio measuring around 12.5m². The room has a comfortable small double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of shelving and storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 11 Aug 2018 - 25 Aug 2018
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 14.5m². The room has a comfortable small double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of shelving and 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 9 flatmates.
Available from: 17 Aug 2017 - 14 Sep 2017
If you are booking for a full academic year you can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you are booking for a shorter period e.g. a single semester or a summer stay, you will be allocated the room type (single studio, twin studio, single en suite etc) you have booked but the exact specification may be subject to availability. This can include the floor the room is located on, the direction the room is facing, if the room is classed as a standard, a club, a premium, an accessible, a premium accessible etc.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
Yes, you can, however, it would need to be arranged with at least 48 hours notice.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have private en-suite bathrooms. The difference is that studios have cooking facilities within the room, while the single en suite rooms have access to a shared kitchen.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Yes, under 18s are welcome to stay at this residence. For guests who are 16 or 17 years old we will require a parental consent form to be completed. This form will state that your parents are happy for your to stay in this residence.
Please be sure to bring your towels, toiletries and any electronic equipment you may need, such as a laptop or tablet.
The residence comes with plenty of secure bike storage.
Guests staying in this residence have unlimited access to the gym at nearby St. John’s Street.
Barbican Station – 11-minute walk
Old Street Station – 15-minute walk
Angel Station – 11-minute walk
Farringdon Station – 15-minute walk
Chancery Lane Station – 23-minute walk
City University of London – 2-minute walk
SOAS University of London – 32-minute walk
University of Liverpool in London – 23-minute walk
Hult International Business School – 19-minute walk
BPP University Law School – 24-minute walk
Sadlers Wells Theatre – 8-minute walk
St Paul’s Cathedral – 22-minute walk
Royal Opera House – 35-minute walk
Barbican Theatre – 16-minute walk
Fabric – 14-minute walk
The Paul Noble Language Institute – www.paulnoblelanguages.com – 9-minute walk
Islington Centre for English – letslearnenglish.org – 13-minute walk
ESL Language Studies Abroad – www.esl.co.uk/en – 14-minute walk
British Study Centres – www.british-study.com – 29-minute walk
Inlingua London – www.inlingualondon.com – 12-minute walk
Wir sind wirklich sehr zufrieden mit unserem Zimmer in der Residenz. James vom Residenzteam hat uns bei allen Aspekten unserer Buchung geholfen, und wir möchten uns von ganzem Herzen bedanken!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking„Wir arbeiten seit über 5 Jahren mit London Homestays zusammen. Dank ihrer Unterstützung konnten wir eine hohe Kundenzufriedenheit erreichen. Wir empfehlen London Homestays uneingeschränkt allen, die Wert auf Qualität, Zuverlässigkeit und exzellenten Kundenservice legen.“
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London„Ich arbeite seit 2013 mit London Homestays zusammen und kann bestätigen, dass sie stets darauf geachtet haben, passende Gastfamilien für unsere Schüler zu finden. Sie gehen sehr freundlich und gleichzeitig professionell vor. Unsere Schüler haben ihren Aufenthalt in den Gastfamilien sehr genossen. Insgesamt berichten sie, dass ihre Gastfamilien aufmerksam und herzlich sind.“
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English„Wir von der Burlington School arbeiten seit 2014 mit London Homestays zusammen, und ich kenne das Team bereits seit 2009, als ich für ein anderes Unternehmen im Bildungs- und Beherbergungssektor tätig war. Seit der Gründung von London Homestays in London arbeiten wir mit dem Unternehmen zusammen, und alle Anfragen wurden stets engagiert und zeitnah bearbeitet. Die Mitarbeiter sind kundenorientiert und bieten unseren Schülern immer ein außergewöhnliches Wohnerlebnis. Ich kann London Homestays daher uneingeschränkt als exzellenten Unterkunftsanbieter und Geschäftspartner empfehlen.“
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School„LSC Stanton arbeitet seit 2011 mit London Homestays zusammen und wir sind mit der Qualität der Unterkünfte und des Service sehr zufrieden. Wir pflegen ein gutes Verhältnis zum Team und es ist stets erreichbar, um auch kurzfristige Anfragen zu bearbeiten.“
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre„Die Zusammenarbeit mit London Homestays ist immer hervorragend! Wir schätzen die proaktive Herangehensweise und das Engagement, unseren Gruppen den bestmöglichen Service zu bieten. Wir hatten stets eine tolle, saubere Unterkunft, eine freundliche Gastfamilie und kompetente Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Die Schüler unserer Gruppen waren zufrieden und haben ihren Aufenthalt in London sehr genossen. Wir können diese Agentur uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Das gesamte Team ist sehr freundlich.“
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