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
Tel: 020 8202 3311
Contact Name is Marie Withers.
Central London Apartments
www.cenlonap.co.uk
Contact Name is Chrissie Ganjou.
Student and Youth Hostels
YMCA
Indian Student Hostel
www.indianymca.org
The International Student House
www.ish.org.uk
Astor's Museum Inn Hostel - Bloomsbury
www.astorhostels.com
Tel: 020 8802 6646
The Generator Youth Hostel - Bloomsbury
http://www.studios92.com/accommodation/GE37.htm
Tel: 020 8802 6646
Ashlee House Hostel
261-265 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QT.
Tel: 020 7833 9400,
Email: info@ashleehouse.co.uk
Palmers Lodge Hostel
40 College Crescent, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 5LB.
Tel: 0207 483 8470
Web: http://www.palmerslodge.co.uk
YHA London Central
104 Bolsover Street, London W1W 5NU.
Tel: 08453719154
Web: 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
Hotels
St. Giles Hotel
www.stgiles.com
Jury's
www.jurysdoyle.com
Country Inn & Suites
110 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NA
Tel. 020 76377777
Fax. 020 74361142
www.countryinns.com
Radisson Edwardian Marlborough Hotel
9-13 Bloomsbury Street
London WC1B 3QD
Tel. 020 76365601
Fax. 020 76360532
www.radissonedwardian.com
Hotel Cavendish
75 Gower St
London WC1E 6HJ
Tel: 020 7636 9079
bookings@hotelcavendish.com
www.hotelcavendish.com
Hotels in Central London, Kings Cross and Covent Garden are both most convenient for the GIA location.
Useful Websites
- 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.