Living at Leman Street, you’ll be close to direct tubes to major universities, such as University College London, King’s College London and several University of the Arts London campuses. If you fancy a few days out of the city, Liverpool Street Station is nearby, which will whisk you to the cities like Oxford for a day trip.
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In terms of shopping, you’ll want to head to One New Change, just down the road at Moorgate. It’s got student faves like H&M and student dining staples like Nando’s, but also some slightly posher stuff like All Saints for when you want to treat yourself. Shoreditch also isn’t too far away at all, and you ought to visit BoxPark; a series of edgy pop-up shops in giant boxes specialising in fashion and accessories.
Liberty Plaza sits in the heart of London’s East End with its cosmopolitan vibe. The residence straddles both quirky, edgy areas like Shoreditch, Hoxton, Whitechapel and Islington, and yet is also only minutes from the hustle and bustle of the City of London and the corporate world.
The Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe are just over a thirty minute walk away or short tube journey. You’ve also got absolutely iconic places like London Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Gherkin, The Shard and The Tower of London within 30 minutes’ walk in each direction. You can even do a Jack The Ripper walking tour, as the area is where he was on the prowl all those years ago.
Finally, if you just fancy staying in, there’s a brilliant common room, music studios, a gym and great facilities throughout Liberty Plaza to keep you entertained.
Also, there are loads of bars, pubs and nightlife on your doorstep when you stay at Liberty Plaza. This diverse area of East London has plenty of restaurants and pubs, with some student favourites just on your doorstep. There are some great places around the area, thanks in part to the fact that the residence is at the hub of commercial activity in London. Finally, if you feel like a short walk, nearby Spitalfields has loads of awesome places to try, including the quirky The Breakfast Club.
The Tower of London and the River Thames are a short walk away with lots of additional restaurants and bars to visit.
Local supermarkets are all on hand from Sainsbury’s right next door to Waitrose and Marks and Spencer within easy reach.
The City of London is located close by and offers a variety of banks and a large Post Office. You can wander round the amazing contemporary buildings with the buzz of the city and really feel you have arrived in London.
Central London is only a short train ride away, but before you even have to venture down there, you should give some of the up-and-coming local areas a try. Hoxton and Shoreditch are both close by and are fun, vibrant areas, with lots of nightlife, bars and even art galleries. The area of Islington is also only up the road at just 15 minutes on the bus, and there’s loads to do, including places to eat and drink. You’ll also range of music venues throughout these areas, including The Old Blue Last, The O2 Academy, The Garage and plenty more. If you want clubs, the famous nightclub Fabric is only a short bus ride away or a half an hour walk. At Leman Street, you’re just minutes from several tube stations, including Aldgate East (4 minutes walk away), Tower Hill (10 minutes away on foot) – both on the District and Circle Line with Aldgate East also offering the Hammersmith & City line – and even Liverpool Street which can take you even further afield, just a 20 minute walk away. King’s Cross St Pancras can be reached quickly and offers a quick trip to loads of places around the UK and even Europe on the Eurostar.
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That’s water, electricity and gas – nice and easy to help with your budgeting!
You get high speed broadband and Wi-Fi which you can upgrade to super speed if needed. You also get 4TV as standard; just make sure you get a TV Licence!
We hope you won’t need it but it’s nice to know that you have insurance as backup for your peace of mind. Follow the link to download your Certificate of Insurance.
Keeping fit is easy thanks to our on-site gym – free to use whenever you like. Feel the burn, without the hole in your wallet!
There is a large, deluxe common room kitted out with state-of-the-art furnishings and plenty of activities so you can sit back and chill with your mates.
Your parents aren’t here to do your laundry for you – and nor are we! Luckily, we do provide facilities for you to use with quick and easy step-by-step instructions.
The residence comes with plenty of secure bike storage, so there’s no excuse not to bring yours and get some exercise.
There’s an external courtyard area, so there’s plenty of opportunity to get some quiet time or catch a tan… British weather depending, of course.
Got a question or need some advice? Our Reception Team will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
Our lovely staff at reception will happily take delivery of parcels and signed-for items – so no need to give up that online shopping addiction!
Our Residence Teams are friendly and easy to chat to, so you can get any queries sorted straight away without any hassle.
Whenever you need something fixing just give our on-site teams a call and we’ll sort it quickly and at a time that works for you.
The residence is protected by fob lock entry and the rooms by either a personal key or fob for complete peace of mind. The safety of students is our priority at Liberty Living. That’s why our residences are monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day. Think of us like your guardian angels.
This residence is accessible for people of all abilities.
Really, we are very happy with our room at the residence. James in the residences team has helped us with all aspects of our booking and we would like to say, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“We have been working with London Homestays for over 5 years. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“LSC Stanton has been working with London Homestays since 2011 and we are very pleased with the quality of accommodation and service they give to us. We have a good relationship with the team and they are always on hand to deal with any last-minute requests.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Cooperation with London Homestays is always great! We highly appreciate proactive approach and effort to ensure the best possible services for our groups. We always had a great clean accommodation, friendly family and smart local organisers. Students of our groups were satisfied and they enjoyed staying in London very much. We would like to recommend this agency. The whole team is very kind.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours“We offer internships in London to European students and looked for a reliable partner to provide accommodation to our candidates. We have been very happy with the services provided by London Homestays, as have our candidates, as they have always received quickly information on families, the possibility to book a room in a short delay and also a good quality of families. I would recommend without any doubt this agency. The team is very professional, efficient and friendly :). We hope to send new trainees soon!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas“Our school from the Czech Republic has had great experiences with London Homestays. They are one of the only hosting agencies who would accept our very young guests (under 12). The host families were generally welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The service provided by the coordinator Kate O’Connor and other admin staff is second to none.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International SchoolShanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting