HOSTELS Hostels are reasonably priced accommodation and are a good alternative to university halls where you will be able to meet and mix with students from many different schools and colleges in London. Most halls are not within walking distance of SOAS so you will need to use public transport. Please see individual hostel for further information. The following is a selection of hostels that caters for students with children, couples, single sex occupancy and short and long term stays. Bookings: Bookings with this type of accommodation must be made directly with the hostel. We strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Please note: The details given are for information purposes only. Inclusion on the listing does not constitute a recommendation. HOSTELS FOR FAMILIES Nansen Village 21 Woodside Avenue, N12 8AQ Website - home.btconnect.com/nansenvillage/ Tel: +44 (0) 20 8445 8644 Email - nansenvillage@btconnect.com Dependants Yes Minimum Stay - One year Nearest Underground: Woodside Park Underground Station Distance from SOAS on transport: About 35-45 minutes (Zone 4) Additional Comments - Offers nursery class for 3-5 year olds. International Student House 229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN Website - www.ish.org.uk Tel : +44 (0) 20 7631 8310 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7631 8315 Email - accom@ish.org.uk Minimum Stay - Three months Dependents: yes Types of accommodation: studio flats, 1 or 2 bedrooms flats and bungalows are available. Meals provided/self catering: Food provided or self - catering Distance from SOAS by transport: About 25minutes (Zone 1) YHA St Pancras 1
79-81 Euston Road, NW1 2QS Website: www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/hostels/london-stpancras/travel_info.aspx. Tel - + 44 (0) 870 770 6010 / 020 7232 Email - stpancras@yha.org.uk Types of accommodation: rooms with 3, 4, 5 or 6 beds Meals Provided/ self catering: Meals available Dependants: yes Additional Comments - Members of YHA only. Please register upon arrival. Nearest Underground Station: Euston and Kings Cross St. Pancras Distance from SOAS: 10-15 minutes walking distance Sentosa House (Zebra Housing Association) Richmond Avenue, N1 0LR Website - www.zebrahousing.com Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7584 2769 Email - info@zebrahousing.com Dependants Yes Minimum stay: none Nearest Underground Station: Highbury and Islington Distance from SOAS: 25 to 35 minutes (Zone 2) HOSTELS FOR SINGLE SEX Ashwell House Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7NA Web: www.ashwellhouse.org.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7490 5021 Fax: +44 (0) 7336 6433 Email: ashwelloffice@btconnect.com Gender: Female Age Limit: Under 25 Room Allocation: Single rooms Meals provided/ self catering: Meals provided Minimum Stay: one term Nearest Underground: Old Street Northern Line Distance from SOAS by transport: About 25 minutes (Zone 1) Netherhall House Nutley Terrace 21 Woodside Avenue, NW3 5SA Web: www.nh.netherhall.org.uk Tel : + 44 (0) 20 7435 8888 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7794 2442 Email - director@nh.netherhall.org.uk. Gender Male Age Limit: 16+ Room allocation: Single rooms (some en-suite rooms available) Meals provided/self catering: Fees include breakfast and evening meals on weekdays and lunch meals at weekends Minimum stay: 1 term 2
Nearest Underground: Finchley road- Jubilee Line Distance from SOAS by transport: About 40 minutes (Zone 2) Queen Alexandra's House Bremner Road- Kensington Gore, SW7 2QT Website - www.queenalex.com. Tel - + 44 (0) 20 7589 1120 Fax - +44 (0) 20 7589 3177 Email - queenalex@compuserve.com. Gender Female Room allocation: Single rooms Nearest Underground: Gloucester Road and South Kensington Piccadilly line Distance from SOAS on transport: About 30-40 minutes (Zone 1) St. Dorothy s International Students Hostel Frognall House- 99 Frognal, NW3 6XR Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7794 6893 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7435 0724 Email: st.dorothy@virgin.net Gender: Female Room allocation: Single rooms Additional info: A booking fee of 40GBP is charged per booking with this hostel. Please note that this fee is non refundable if you cancel. Nearest Underground Station: Hampstead Heath- Northern line Distance from SOAS on transport: About 35-45 minutes (zone 2) HOSTELS FOR SHORT STAY Journey s Kings Cross 54-58 Caledonian Road, N1 9DP Web: www.journeyshostels.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 7833 3893 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7833 3893 Email: journeys_uk@hotmail.com. Minimum stay: One night Age Limit: None Nearest Underground Station: Kings Cross ST. Pancras Distance from SOAS: walking distance (20 minutes maximum) Vandon House Hostel 1 Vandon Street, SW1H 0AH Web: www.vandonhouse.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 7799 6780 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7799 1464 Email: info@vandonhouse.com Minimum stay: One night Nearest Tube Station: Victoria and ST. James Park District and Circle line. 3
Distance from SOAS by transport: 30-50 minutes (Zone 1) OTHER HOSTELS Friendship House London Student Housing, 1 St Nicholas Glebe, Rectory Lane, London, SW17 9QH Web: www.sshl.org.uk. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8672 2262 Fax: +44 (0) 20 86722921 Email: student@shaftesburyhousing.org.uk Gender: Male and female Meals provided/self catering: Meals provided Minimum stay: Six months Nearest Underground Station: Tooting Broadway- Northern Line Distance from SOAS by transport: About 50-60 minutes (Zone 3) London City YMCA 8 Errol Street, London, EC1Y 8SE Web: www.londoncity.org Tel: +44 (0) 20 7614 50000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7628 4080 Email: reception@lcity.co.uk Minimum Stay: 3 Months Distance from SOAS by transport: About 30 minutes (Zone 1) London Hostels Association 56 Eccleston Squre, London, SW1V 1PG Tel: +44 (0) 20 7828 3263 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7834 7146 Email: bookings@london-hostels.co.uk (Note: this address is the LHA Head Office. LHA have several hostels all over London) Age Limit: None Room Allocation: Single and double rooms, depending on the halls Meals provided/ self catering: Some halls provide meals, some are self catering Minimum stay: One week (highest rates for short term stays) Distance from SOAS by transport: About 30-40 minutes (Zone 1, 2) The Generator Compton Place, London, WC1H 9SE (off 37 Tavistock Place) Web: www.generatorhostels.com. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7388 7666 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7388 7644 Email:London@Generatorhostels.com Minimum stay: 2 nights Age Limit: unknown Nearest Underground Station: Russell Square 4
Gender: Travellers, backpackers and students. Single men & women and couples. Distance from SOAS: walking distance International Students House 229 Great Portland Street, Regents Park, London, W1N 5PN Tel: +44 (0) 20 7631 8300 / 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7631 8315 Minimum Stay: Preference given to full academic year applicants but 1 or 2 terms applicants will also be considered. Nearest Underground Station: Great Portland Street / Regent Street Gender: Single men & women and an increasing stock of accommodation for couples and families. Comment: On acceptance, applicants are required to pay 450 refundable security deposit and a 35 booking fee. Distance from SOAS: About 20-35 minutes (Zone 1) Lee Abbey International Student s Hostel 57-67 Lexham Gardens, London, W8 6JJ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7373 7242 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7244 8702 Minimum stay; Three months (more expensive for short stay) Nearest Underground Station: Earls Court- Piccadilly Line Distance from SOAS by transport: About 30-35 minutes (Zone 1) London Hostels Association Ltd Head Office, 54 Eccleston Square, London, SW1V 1PG Tel: +44 (0) 20 7828 3263 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7834 7146 Several hostels throughout Central London (in W2, W11, SW1, SW7 & NW3) for single men & women. International Lutheran Student Centre 30 Thanet Street, London, WC1H 9QH Tel: +44 (0) 20 7388 4044 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 5915 Gender: Single men & women and limited married couples. Preference given to Lutherans and students from the Third World. Nearest Underground Station: Kings Cross/Russell Square. Distance from SOAS by transport: walking distance (20 minutes maximum) 5