Student Accommodations near KCL

GoBritanya Kirby Street Residence, Bedford Row, is the closest King's College London Strand Campus accommodation, just a 19-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of King's College London Strand Campus accommodation provided by amber is 1 mile, or a 5-minute cab ride.

You should book your King's College London Strand Campus student accommodation 6-9 months before the start of the academic year. So make sure you book your student accommodation in December if your term starts in August.

Studios, en-suites, and non-en-suites are the popular types of accommodation near King's College London Strand Campus.

Temple tube station is the closest tube station to the university & is only a 5-minute walk. This station helps students travel conveniently to their London student accommodation.

King's College London Strand Campus is located in the centre of the city and places students within walking distance of Covent Garden, Somerset House, & the River Thames. Students prefer to live in off-campus King's College London Strand Campus accommodation offered by amber to suit their needs. Top accommodations include Chapter South Bank & ARK Canary Wharf. Amber lists King's College London Strand Campus accommodation within a 1-mile radius or a 5-minute cab ride, starting from £200 per week.

King's College London Strand Campus is located at Strand, London WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom & has served as the University's principal campus since 1829. The campus is home to the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, King's Business School, The Dickson Poon School of Law, Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, King's Foundations, & parts of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. King's College London enrols 41,000+ students from 150+ countries & is ranked among the top 40 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Living at off-campus King's College London Strand Campus accommodation offers the flexibility to create a personalised student experience & gives students space to explore. Accommodation near King's College London Strand Campus includes a variety of studios, en-suites, & non-ensuite flats, allowing students to find their comfort zone.

1. iQ Paris Gardens: (4.9/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Stayed for a whole year, fantastic location, great services and facilities, the room is clean, and all equipment is in good condition. Reception is amazing with parcel services.” - From £439 per week.
2. Chapter Aldgate: (4.8/5) - ★★★★☆ - “I'm very satisfied with Chapter; the accommodation is good, living areas are comfortable, but what makes it so good is having very friendly staff members and its location and accessibility. Go for it!” - From £243 per week.
3. iQ Aldgate: (4.7/5) - ★★★★☆ - “I really enjoyed my stay in this building; everything is very well furnished and clean, the service is great, the staff is really friendly, and all the others are very helpful as well. Looking forward to my stay here again next year!” - From £346 per week.
4. GoBritanya Aldgate Residence: (4.8/5) - ★★★★☆ - “Pretty enjoyable experience overall as a student.” - From £518 per week.
5. Drapery Place: (4.6/5) - ★★★★☆ - “I love this accommodation, and it's so good.” - From £228 per week.

Temple Underground Station is just a 2-minute walk from campus, while Charing Cross Railway and Underground Station is a 10-minute walk. The Embankment Underground Station is a 10-minute walk, Waterloo Railway Station a 12-minute walk, & Holborn Underground Station a 12-minute walk. Several Transport for London bus routes stop directly outside the campus on the Strand, including 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, X68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, & RV1. Full-time students aged 18+ can apply for the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which offers 30% off eligible Travelcards & Bus & Tram Passes.

Students are part of King's College London Students' Union (KCLSU), which supports 300+ clubs and societies & 60+ sports clubs across academic, cultural, entrepreneurial, political, media, volunteering, performing arts, & international interests. Many of the University's flagship student organisations, including the King's Business Club, KCL Law Society, King's Think Tank, KCL Politics Society, King's Entrepreneurship Institute, & the King's College London Debate Society, are based around the Strand Campus.