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
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UCL East | - 52 minutes by tube
- 93 minutes by bus
- 38 minutes by bike
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urbanest Kings Cross

Reception

Reception

Single Ensuite

Single Ensuite

Ensuite bathroom

Studio

Studio kitchen

Shared kitchen

Common room

Common room

Study room

Study room
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 type | Fee (per week) | Bed Size |
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Accessible Studio | £477.61 | Small double (3/4) |
Accessible Single Ensuite | £325.01 | Small double (3/4) |
Single Ensuite | £325.01 | Small double (3/4) |
Single | £301.70 | Small double (3/4) |
Studio | £477.61 | Small 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 | Yes |
Cupboards | Yes |
Freezer | Yes |
Fridge | Yes |
Hob and oven (induction hobs, combi-oven) | Yes |
Microwave | Yes |
Recycling bin | Yes |
Table and chairs | Yes |
- Security
CCTV | Yes |
Reception staff 8am-7pm | Yes |
Reception security 7pm-8am | Yes |
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Building accessibility
Step-free access to the building | Yes |
Step-free access to the front door | Yes |
Ramp (before and/or after entrance) | No |
Automatic door at the entrance | Yes |
Manual door at the entrance | No |
Staircase after the entrance to rooms | Yes, 2 staircases |
Lift for student use | Yes, 4 lifts, 2 lifts in each block |
Blue Badge parking | No |
Outdoor space for an assistance dog | No |
Hearing impaired fire alarm | Yes (Hearing Fire Alert System) |
Air conditioning | No |
Self-adjust heating in room | Yes |
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