Academic Stays 2025/26

ALL RESIDENCES HAVE THESE FACILITIES AS STANDARD

HOW TO BOOK A ROOM

Browse the properties we have in London and fill out the 'Online Enquiry Form' via the website.

Sign the tenancy agreement and pay a £250 holding fee within 24 hours.

Pay the remaining balance in full or the 1st instalment payment by 15th July 2025 and email us proof of payment.

Ready to go!

Explore our residence portfolio below to find out which residences have Additional Facilities, such as Gym and Yoga Space, Cinema, Roof Terrace and Sky Lounge, Courtyard, Bike Storage, Games Area, Karaoke, Library and Meeting Rooms, Art and Craft Studio.

To find out more about our flexible booking and cancellation terms, visit our 'Booking and Cancellation' guide.
To find out if your desired residence is available during chosen dates, please visit 'Book' or 'Contact Us' pages.

Cancellation for Visa Refusals / No Student Status:

Cancel within cooling-off

Full refund, including the Holding Fee.
In other words, cancellation fee is £0

Cancel more than 2 weeks before check-in

Full refund, except for the Holding Fee.
In other words, cancellation fee is £250

Cancel 0-2 weeks before check-in

Full refund, except for the Holding Fee and 2 weeks rent.
In other words, cancellation fee is £250 + 2 weeks rent

Cancel after check-in & not collecting keys

Cancellation fee is £250 + 2 weeks rent + accumulated weeks rent from your check-in date until the date you notified us

We, unfortunately, do not offer cancellation for visa refusals after you checked-in and collected keys. We can, however, offer a replacement option

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Cancellation for Other Reasons:

Cancel within cooling-off

Full refund, including the Holding Fee.
In other words, cancellation fee is £0

Cancel before 1st of June 2025

Full refund, except for the Holding Fee.
In other words, cancellation fee is £250

We, unfortunately, do not offer cancellation for personal reasons outside cooling-off on or after 1st of June 2025. We can, however, offer a replacement option.

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Academic Stays Residences

Price Match Guarantee | Flexible Booking | Short & Long-Term Stays

Up to 20% Off Rent

Aldgate Residence

1-2 Education Square, London, E1 1FA / Zone 1

From ~~£ 605~~ £ 515 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Ealing Residence

3 Victoria Rd, London, W3 6UN | Zone 2

From £ 325 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Highbury Residence II

295 Holloway Road, London, N7 8HS | Zone 2

From £ 460 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Highbury Residence

309 Holloway Road, N7 9DS, London | Zone 2

From £ 385 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

IQ Aldgate Residence

66 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP | Zone 1

From ~~£ 520~~ £ 450 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Hammersmith Residence

230 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7NL | Zone 2

From ~~£ 525~~ £ 445 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Paris Gardens

6 Paris Garden, London, SE1 8ND | Zone 1

From ~~£ 455~~ £ 345 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Shoreditch Residence

2 Silicon Way, London, N1 6AT | Zone 1

From £ 480 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Islington Residence

32-34 Market Rd, London, N7 9AW | Zone 2

From £ 385 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

King's Cross Residence

200 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9JP | Zone 1

From £ 540 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Kirby Street Residence

36-43 Kirby St, London, EC1N 8TE | Zone 1

From £ 595 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Lewisham Residence

46 Thurston Rd, London, SE13 7SD | Zone 2

From ~~£ 375~~ £ 325 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

McMillan Residence

Creek Rd, London, SE8 3BU | Zone 2

From ~~£ 290~~ £ 190 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Old Street Residence

18 Paul St, London, EC2A 4JH | Zone 1

From ~~£ 550~~ £ 490 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Paddington Citi View

15 - 25 Talbot Square, London, W2 1TT | Zone 1

From ~~£ 525~~ £ 455 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

South Bank Residence

17 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0NS | Zone 1

From ~~£ 620~~ £ 550 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Spitalfields Residence

9 Frying Pan Alley, London, E1 7HS | Zone 1

From £ 600 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

Sterling Court (Wembley)

6 Lakeside Way, London, HA9 0BU | Zone 4

From £ 280 / week

Up to 20% Off Rent

White City Residence

10 Westway, London, W12 0DD | Zone 2

From ~~£ 495~~ £ 395 / week

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Academic Stay Booking?

Academic stay booking is a booking for 37 weeks or longer with check-in in August, September or October.

How do I secure an Academic Stay booking?

You need to pay £250 holding deposit within 24 hrs, sign contract with your guarantor and pay 1st rent payment by 30th july 2024.

What payment plans do you offer?

We offer various payment plans:
Instant Payment (2% discount): if you choose Instant Payment (full rent payment within 72 Hours), we provide a 2% discount on your rent.
Single Payment (1.5% discount): if you choose Instant Payment (full rent payment in 1 single instalment), we provide a 1.5% discount on your rent.
2 Instalments (same price): if you choose 2 instalments, your rent amount will stay the same. You will pay first half of rent before your check-in and the second part some time after your check-in.
3 or 4 instalments (2% interest rate): if you choose 3 or 4 instalments, we will apply 2% interest rate on top of your rent amount. You will pay your first instalment before check-in, remaining instalments you will pay during your stay.

Can I see amounts and due dates for each payment plan in advance?

When you receive an offer from us, you will be able to select a payment plan and instalment amounts with due dates will change accordingly. This way, you can check how much and when you will have to pay with each payment plan.

Can you tailor payment plan to my student loan?

If you require a tailored payment plan, you can discuss it with your personal Accommodation Expert. We usually require a proof of student finance to confirm your special arrangement.

What if I change my mind? Will I get a refund?

You will have a 7-day cooling-off period before 30th July 2024. This means that you will have 7 days to think and if you change your mind and cancel the booking, we will refund all payments back to you.
After 30th July 2024, you will have a 1-day cooling off period, meaning that you can cancel within 24 hours and receive the full refund.
You will also be able to cancel your booking up until 31st of May 2024, and we will only retain your holding fee. This means that if you cancel before 1st June 2024, we will refund you all payments except for the £250 holding deposit.

What if my visa gets rejected? Will I get a refund?

We have a free cancellation for visa refusals up until 2 weeks before check-in, we will only retain a holding deposit and refund everything else.

If I want to cancel, what cancelation fee will I have to pay?