Accommodation

Moving to a new city requires preparation and planning. It may take you a few weeks to find a suitable apartment for rent. Most GIA students find that the solution to this problem is to stay for a while at a local hotel. If you plan to do so, please remember that there are times during the year when it could be difficult to find a vacancy. You will be much happier with your lodging if you reserve a hotel room in advance.

Although GIA does not have dormitory facilities, within close proximity of our school you'll find housing opportunities in a wide range of sizes, amenities, and rental prices. It is wise to start your research 6 to 8 weeks before your arrival.

Current monthly housing costs range from about £500 for modest flat-share arrangements to £1,500 or more for luxury apartments.

Short-term stay hotel arrangements are also available for students attending Lab Classes or Student Workroom, starting at about £60 per night.

Please browse through the following options to find the accommodation that best suits your needs.

NOTE: The following agencies/hotels and facilities are listed for your information only and have not been visited for assessment by GIA London staff. GIA will not take responsibility for any accommodation that does not meet your expectations.

Letting Agencies

These are letting agencies previously used by GIA London students. You can mention that you are a GIA Student when contacting them.


Acorn
www.acorn-london.co.uk
info@acorn-london.co.uk
0207 636 8325

Central London Apartments
www.cenlonap.co.uk
stay@cenlonap.co.uk
020 7631 3866


Student Halls

The International Student House
www.ish.org.uk
Main Switchboard 020 7631 8300
Fax 020 7631 8307

Nido Student Living
www.nidostudentliving.com/london/kings-cross/home.php
Telephone +44 (0) 203 102 1000 
Fax +44 (0) 203 102 1001 
Email nimail@nidokingscross.com

Hive/Urbanest Apartments
www.urbanest.co.uk/en/
Phone 0844 371 5623 (int: +44 844 371 5623)
Email: urbanest@crm-limited.co.uk

University Hall Student accommodation
www.universityhall.co.uk/
Telephone: +44 (0) 020 7486 5445
Fax :+44 (0) 207 486 4544
Email: accommodation@universityhall.co.uk

HFS London
www.hfslondon.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3069 2048
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7790 4653
Email: info@hfslondon.com

Youth Hostels

YMCA–Indian Student Hostel 
www.indianymca.org
reservations@indianymca.org
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7387 0411
Fax: +44 (0)20 7383 4735

Astor Museum Inn Hostel 
Bloomsbury www.astorhostels.co.uk
museum@astorhostels.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7580 5260

Generator Hostel London
www.generatorhostels.com
Russell Square
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7388 7666
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7388 7644
london@generatorhostels.com

YHA London Central
104 Bolsover Street
Tel: 0845 371 9154
Fax: 0845 371 9155
londoncentral@yha.org.uk
www.yha.org.uk

Budget Hotels

Avalon Hotel
46-47 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London WC1
Tel: 020 7387 2366
Email: reception@avalonhotel.co.uk

Crescent Hotel
49-50 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London, WC1
Tel: 020 7387 1515
Email: general.enquiries@crescenthoteloflondon.com

Fairway Hotel
13-15 Argyle Street, Kings Cross, London, WC1
Tel: 020 7278 8682
Email: afairway@btinternet.com

Gower House Hotel
57 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HJ
Tel: 020 7636 4685

Guilford Bed & Breakfast Hotel
6 Guilford Street, Russell Square, London, WC1N 1DR
Tel: 020 7430 2504
Guilford-hotel@lineone.net

Langland Hotel
29-31 Gower Street, London WC1
Tel: 020 7636 5801
Email: sara@langlandhotel.freeserve.co.uk

Ollivelli's Hotel
34 Store Street, London, WC1
Tel: 020 7636 9682

Repton Hotel
31-32 Bedford Place, London, WC1
Tel: 020 7436 4922

Russell House Hotel
11 Bernard Place, Russell Square, London, WC1 1LN
Tel: 020 7837 7686

Premier Travel Inn
National chain of budget hotels
www.premiertravelinn.com

Travel lodge
National chain of budget hotels
www.travelodge.co.uk 

easyHotel.com
Budget Hotels
www.easyhotel.com  

Hotels (walking distance to GIA London Campus)

St Giles Hotel
Central London, Bedford Avenue
London WC1B 3GH
Tel.: +(44)0 20 7300 3000,
Fax: +(44)0 20 7300 3001
http://centrallondon.stgiles.com
Central Reservations: Tel: +(44)0 20 7300 3030
Fax: +(44)0 20 7300 3003

The Bloomsbury Hotel
16-22 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3NN
Tel: 020 7347 1000
www.doylecollection.com/locations/london_city_hotels/the_bloomsbury_hotel.aspx

Cheshire Hotel
(formerly the Country Inn & Suites)
110 Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3NA
Tel: 0207-637-7777
Fax: 0207-436-1142
www.londoncheshirehotel.co.uk
reservation@londoncheshirehotel.co.uk

Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3LB United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7637 3477
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7631 3133
www.radissonedwardian.com/londonuk_kenilworth
reskeni@radisson.com

Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
resbsh@radisson.com
Bloomsbury Street
London, WC1B 3QD United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7636 5601
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7636 0532
www.radisson.com/londonuk_marlborough

Hotel Cavendish
75 Gower St
London WC1E 6HJ
Tel: 020 7636 9079
bookings@hotelcavendish.com
www.hotelcavendish.com


Useful Websites

  • www.spareroom.co.uk - UK flat  and house share website
  • www.hotels.com - For an exhaustive list of hotels
  • www.gumtree.com - Very popular classified portal, in particular for flat and room sharing option.
  • www.loot.com - Largest online and printed (available at newsagents in London) classified board.
  • www.findaproperty.co.uk - Largest UK site for properties from estate agents.