This residence is located on Holloway Road which is a vibrant, student-friendly part of the city. It is home to London Metropolitan University and lined with cafes, supermarkets, student-friendly clubs and bars, a department store and a cinema. You are also just moments from both Holloway Road Station and Archway Underground Station.
The local area is vibrant, safe, multicultural and is very popular with students. Situated close to The Emirates, Arsenal’s football stadium and just a short 2 stops (approximately 4 minutes) from King Cross St. Pancras and Central London, you will be right in the heart of the action. To the North, you have Alexandra Palace which hosts everything from fireworks festivals to ‘Winter Wonderland’ at Christmas, and music concerts in the summer.
This is a modern residence, so each of its 149 rooms come with a private en-suite bathroom. All rooms come with a good sized comfortable bed, a study area with desk and plenty of storage space. The rooms are situated in mini-apartments with access to a shared kitchen and living area, which is perfect for socialising and meeting new friends.
The residence boasts a large common room which is great for socialising or chilling out and catching up on your programmes on the giant widescreen TV. The management team also arrange regular social events for the residents throughout the year. There is, of course, an on-site laundry, bicycle storage facilities and 24-hour security including CCTV throughout the building. There is Wi-Fi in every bedroom and throughout the building.
The Holloway Road residence offers a range of room types including Single En-suite.
More details below:
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 12-13m². 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 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 up to 8 flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 12-13m². 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 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 up to 8 flatmates.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is a single en-suite studio measuring around 23-30m². The room has a comfortable double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and plenty of storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 12-13m². 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 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 up to 8 flatmates.
Available from: 29 Mar 2025 - 26 Apr 2025
This is a single en-suite studio measuring around 23-30m². The room has a comfortable double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and plenty of storage. The studio is fully equipped with a private kitchenette. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Aug 2022 - 04 Sep 2022
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.
If you are staying for 12 weeks or longer, we will be happy to request an appointment with the residence team for you to view the residence.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide viewings for stays under 12 weeks.
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.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
En-suite shower, toilet and washbasin
Bedroom furniture including a bed, wardrobe/storage, desk and chair.
There is also a data point for internet access.
Room sizes rooms are typically between 12-13 sq meters.
The residence comes with plenty of secure bike storage.
Archway Underground Station – 14-minute walk
Upper Holloway Station – 9-minute walk
Arsenal Underground Station – 24-minute walk
Finsbury Park Station – 19-minute walk
Language Study Centres Ltd – 31-minute walk
London Speaks Languages – 29-minute walk
SKOLA English in London – 43-minute walk
TTi School of English – 38-minute walk
London Metropolitan University – 16-minute walk
Central St Martins (Archway Campus) – 13-minute walk
University of Leeds (London Campus) – 16-minute walk
Finsbury Park – 20-minute walk
Emirates Stadium – 20-minute walk
The Dome – 17-minute walk
Karl Marx’s Tomb – 22-minute walk
Thierry Henry Statue – 17-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