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urbanest Kings Cross

Address: urbanest Kings Cross, Canal Reach, York Way, London N1C 4BD

Quick overview

  • Singles accommodation
  • Postgraduates only
  • Self-catered accommodation
  • Accessible accommodation available for students with restricted mobility
  • Capacity: 96 single rooms, 386 single ensuites, 54 studios
  • Managed by: urbanest
  • Contract with: UCL

Travel information

UCL Bloomsbury

34 minute walk
21 minutes by tube
20 minutes by bus
15 minutes by bike

UCL East

52 minutes by tube
93 minutes by bus
38 minutes by bike

Fees

For 2025/2026, postgraduate places are offered for 51 weeks, from Saturday 20 September 2025 to Saturday 12 September 2026. 

The fees in the table below are for the 2025/2026 academic year.  

Accommodation typeFee (per week)Bed Size
Accessible Studio£477.61Small double (3/4)
Accessible Single Ensuite£325.01Small double (3/4)
Single Ensuite£325.01Small double (3/4)
Single £301.70Small double (3/4)
Studio£477.61Small double (3/4)

Fees, guidance and payment 

Facilities

Building
  • Accessible access
  • Bike storage
  • Common room
  • Computer room
  • Games tables
  • Iron/ironing board (reception loan)
  • Laundry Room (washing machine and dryer)
  • Library
  • Lifts
  • No Parking - limited on-street stopping available for unloading purposes only
  • Outside space
  • Post
  • Printing facilities
  • Reception
  • Study areas
  • TV room
  • Vending machines
  • Wi-Fi
Room
  • Bed
  • Bedside table
  • Bin
  • Curtains/blinds
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Mirror
  • Pin board
  • Shelves
  • Shower
  • Sink basin
  • Wardrobe
  • Wi-Fi
Communal kitchen
  • Bin
  • Cupboards
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Hob and oven (induction hobs, combi-oven)
  • Microwave
  • Recycling bin
  • Table and chairs
Security
  • CCTV
  • Reception staff 8am-7pm
  • Reception security 7pm-8am

 Building accessibility

Step-free access to the buildingYes
Step-free access to the front doorYes
Ramp (before and/or after entrance)No
Automatic door at the entranceYes
Manual door at the entranceNo
Staircase after the entrance to roomsYes, 2 staircases
Lift for student useYes, 4 lifts, 2 lifts in each block
Blue Badge parkingNo
Outdoor space for an assistance dogNo
Hearing impaired fire alarmYes (Hearing Fire Alert System)
Air conditioningNo
Self-adjust heating in roomYes

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