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Portobello residence
Apply Now- This small and friendly residence is in a tranquil location by the canal, minutes from Portobello Road and within a short distance of Notting Hill and the West End.
- Nearby Notting Hill Gate tube station is an excellent transport hub placing Oxford Street just ten minutes away. Imperial College, LSE and the RCA are also a single tube away, whilst direct buses run to UCL, SOAS and plenty of other institutions.
On-site facilities
 Super-fast 100MB WI-FI throughout the residence |
 Cinema Room for watching the latest movies |
 Common Rooms for relaxing with your friends and entertaining guests |
 Laundry Onsite laundry for you to keep on top of your chores. |
 Private residents gym with the latest excercise machines and weights |
 Enjoy a game of pool or table football in the games area |
 To ensure the highest levels of service, there is a 24/7 onsite team |
Portobello
Elegant streets lined with independent boutiques and galleries, with a welcoming community and world-renowned market at its heart. The canal provides a relaxing waterside setting.
Don’t miss –
- Notting Hill (and its carnival)
- Portobello Road Market
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Kensington Palace and Gardens
Availability and pricing
Please note: Rates are per week and start from the price indicated.
Information below is subject to change, so please check with us to confirm exact availability and pricing.
Can I live with my friends?
Portobello residence can accommodate groups as well as individuals. If you’re looking to share a studio with a friend or partner you will have to book together.
Is there an age limit for booking?
There are no upper age limits on accommodation; however, residents must be over 18 and in full time education.
How secure is the accommodation?
There is CCTV in and around each property, an electronic key fob entry system for the main entrance, common areas, each flat and bedroom. There are also spy holes in each flat and bedroom door, intercom in the flat, 24/7 on site staff and a 24/7 mobile number.
Can I have pets?
No, pets are not allowed.
What they say
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 School
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