UCL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH
Accommodation Information
Most of London is divided up into zones ranging from 1-6 with Zone 6 being the
furthest away from Central London. The UCL Institute of Child Health is based in
Central London and is in Zone 1 as is the Wolfson Centre (ICH building used for
teaching).The nearest tube station to them both is Russell Square. Other nearby
tube/train stations include Euston, Kings Cross, Tottenham Court Road and
Goodge Street on the Northern line.
As a rough guide, postcodes in and around Central London often begin with the
following: WC1, WC2, EC1, EC2, NW1, NW2, NW3, N1, SE1.
Accommodation in London can be quite expensive and there is a great demand on
the housing in and around the central London area particularly where UCL and the
other London Universities are based.
Please see below a list of accommodation sources. This list is not exhaustive and
you are required to be proactive in your search. Please note that you are also
responsible for checking the authenticity of each accommodation organisation
before making a booking. It is imperative that you verify the authenticity/suitability
of any housing before sending money for a deposit. Where possible ask a trusted
friend or relative to visit the property prior to any payments.
1) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOUSE
International Students House is an organisation that is independent from UCL
and the University of London. Enquires should be made directly applied by calling
Chris Hutty on:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7631 8369
Fax: +44(0) 20 7631 8315
or email advice@ish.org.uk.
2)
UNITE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
UNITE is an independent housing association which offers student housing in
various locations of London including Kings Cross and Euston. Please visit the
website at: www.unite-students.com/
Properties close to UCL and ICH include:
Somerset Court
Beaumont Court
Tel: 44 (0) 208 808 5445
3)
LONDON STUDENT HOUSING GUIDE – SHORT STAYS
Short stay housing halls are open to visitors during the summer from mid June to
early September.
Website: http://www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk/short-stay/halls-of-residence.html
UCL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH
4)
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION BUREAU
Set up for staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital and staff at the Institute of Child
Health (ICH). The service has in the past also been offered to postgraduate students
at ICH.
CONTACT:
Sue Devlin
Direct Line: 020 - 7829 7896
Fax: 020 – 7813 8426
e-mail: devlis@gosh.nhs.uk
5)
GOODENOUGH COLLEGE
Places for 620 graduate students, including some accommodation for couples.
Located opposite the Institute, 2 minutes walk. High standard of accommodation.
Mecklenburgh Square
London , WC1N 2AB
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7837 8888
E-mail: admissions@goodenough.ac.uk
Website: www.goodenough.ac.uk
6)
LUTHERAN CENTRE
For International students studying in London.
International Lutheran Student Centre
30 Thanet Street, London WC1H 9QH
Tel: 020 7388 4044
Fax: 020 7383 5915
Email: ilscaccomm@lutheran.org.uk
Web: http://www.lutheran.org.uk/student-centre.php
7)
DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
Accommodation agency
19 Sispara Garden SW18 1LG
Tel: 0208 870 5949
http://www.doctorhouse.co.uk/
8)
METHODIST INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
103 Euston Street, NW1
Telephone. 0207 380 0001
E-mail: sales@micentre.com
Website www.micentre.com
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MIC is a conference venue with hotel standard and student rooms. Located about
20 minutes walk from the Institute. MIC is run by the Methodist International
Group, a Christian organisation which welcomes international guests from all
backgrounds and faiths.
9)
VICTORIA LEAGUE
55 Leinster Square
London, W2 4PW
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7229 3961
Website: http://www.victorialeague.co.uk/pages/02studenthouse.html
E-mail: victorialeague@btinternet.com
Forty-five single and double rooms for Commonwealth students only. Preference
is given to students between the ages of 18-30 years.
10)
HOSTELS
(Please note that hostels can sometimes be quite noisy and crowded and are not
generally the best long-term place to reside in whilst studying. Please enquire with
each hostel individually)
Youth Hostels Association - London
Website: http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/london/index.aspx
Recommended by another short course student. There are 2 fairly close to ICH –
London Central and London St Pancras.
YMCA Indian Student Hostel
41 Fitzroy Square
London W1T 6AQ
Tel: 020 7387 0411
Email: reservations@indianymca.org
Web: http://www.indianymca.org/
Large modern hostel for both men and women from any country. Located 15
minutes walk from the Institute.
London Hostels Association Ltd,
54 Eccleston Square,
London SW1V 1PG
http://www.london-hostels.co.uk
Email: bookings@london-hostels.co.uk
Newman House
111 Gower Street
London , WC1E 6AR
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Telephone: +44 (0)20 7387 6370
Website: www.universitycatholic.net
The Catholic Chaplaincy runs this hostel for about 64 students of the University of
London.
Netherall House
Nutley Terrace
London, NW3 3SA
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7472 5720
E-mail: director@nh.netherall.org.uk
Website: www.netherall.org.uk
A hostel for over 100 male students. Run by lay members of the Catholic Church
but open to male students of all faiths. Catered.
Therese House
Glasshouse Yard
London, EC1A 4JN
http://www.touchstonestudentliving.co.uk/student-accommodation-london/
11)
HOTELS
Hotels in Central London tend to be expensive! However you may find the
following websites useful for discount prices:
http://www.hotels-london.co.uk
http://www.london-discount-hotel.com
12)
B&B’s
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, otherwise known as B&B’s are often cheaper
than hotels, however prices in some parts of London may be quite dear. Please
visit the website below:
http://www.londonbb.com/location.html
13)
Current MSc student – shared house
Single room in a quiet 2 bedroomed flat sharing with a current UCL MSc student.
Full use of kitchen and living room, meals not included. All modern conveniences
including internet. Easy access to UCL/ICH on the central line (nearest tube
station is Leytonstone). £25 per night.
Please contact the Short Course Administrator or Fiona directly for more information –
fionakingsley@hotmail.com +44 (0)7906 512481
14)
STAYING WITH FRIENDS OR RELATIVES:
Transport in London can be expensive, and most journeys during the rush hours
take 45 minutes - 1 hour. If you plan to stay with friends or relatives, please check
how long it will take you to travel to and from their home and the Institute of Child
Health each day.