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
Vraiment, nous sommes très satisfaits de notre chambre à la résidence. James de l’équipe résidences nous a aidés pour tous les aspects de notre réservation et nous tenons à dire un grand merci du fond du cœur !!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking« Nous travaillons avec London Homestays depuis plus de 5 ans. Grâce à leur soutien, nous avons réussi à atteindre un haut niveau de satisfaction client. Nous recommandons vivement London Homestays à tous ceux qui recherchent qualité, fiabilité et un service client exceptionnel. »
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London« Ayant travaillé avec eux depuis 2013, je peux affirmer que London Homestays a toujours veillé à associer nos étudiants à des familles d’accueil adaptées. Ils ont une approche très amicale mais professionnelle de leur travail. Nos étudiants ont apprécié leur séjour dans leurs familles d’accueil. Dans l’ensemble, les étudiants disent que leurs familles d’accueil sont attentionnées et accueillantes. »
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English« Nous, à Burlington School, travaillons avec London Homestays depuis 2014, et je connais professionnellement l’équipe depuis 2009 lorsque je travaillais pour une autre entreprise dans le secteur de l’éducation et de l’hébergement. Ayant eu l’opportunité de travailler avec London Homestays depuis le début de leurs opérations à Londres, toutes les demandes ont été traitées de manière dédiée et rapide, les membres de l’équipe sont orientés client et offrent toujours une expérience d’hébergement exceptionnelle à nos étudiants. Je n’hésite pas à recommander London Homestays comme d’excellents fournisseurs d’hébergement et partenaires commerciaux. »
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School« LSC Stanton travaille avec London Homestays depuis 2011 et nous sommes très satisfaits de la qualité de l’hébergement et du service qu’ils nous offrent. Nous avons une bonne relation avec l’équipe et ils sont toujours disponibles pour traiter les demandes de dernière minute. »
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre« La coopération avec London Homestays est toujours excellente ! Nous apprécions grandement leur approche proactive et leurs efforts pour assurer les meilleurs services possibles à nos groupes. Nous avons toujours eu un hébergement propre et agréable, des familles accueillantes et des organisateurs locaux compétents. Les étudiants de nos groupes étaient satisfaits et ont beaucoup apprécié leur séjour à Londres. Nous recommandons cette agence. Toute l’équipe est très aimable. »
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours« Nous proposons des stages à Londres à des étudiants européens et cherchions un partenaire fiable pour fournir un hébergement à nos candidats. Nous sommes très satisfaits des services fournis par London Homestays, tout comme nos candidats, car ils ont toujours reçu rapidement des informations sur les familles, la possibilité de réserver une chambre dans un court délai et une bonne qualité de familles. Je recommanderais sans aucun doute cette agence. L’équipe est très professionnelle, efficace et sympathique :). Nous espérons envoyer bientôt de nouveaux stagiaires ! »
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas« Notre école de République tchèque a eu d’excellentes expériences avec London Homestays. Ils sont l’une des seules agences d’hébergement à accepter nos très jeunes invités (moins de 12 ans). Les familles d’accueil étaient généralement accueillantes, aimables et arrangeantes. Le service fourni par la coordinatrice Kate O’Connor et le reste du personnel administratif est irréprochable. »
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International SchoolMon hôte de famille d’accueil Debra a transformé mon séjour en la plus incroyable expérience de toute ma vie !
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3Mon séjour avec ma famille d’accueil rend mon temps au Royaume-Uni beaucoup plus amusant et passionnant ! La vie est en marche !
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+C’était une expérience incroyable, j’ai trouvé un nouveau foyer où je me sens aussi à l’aise que chez moi !
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) a travaillé avec Home from Home à de nombreuses reprises et ils ont fourni un service très professionnel.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting