We are changing the way we deliver our services, from Monday 11 of December 2023 the accommodation team will be available Monday, Wednesday & Friday for in-person visits from 10am – 4pm.
You can also speak to us online, you can book an appointment using Microsoft Bookings from 10am to 3 pm Monday – Friday.
The Accommodation Team looks forward to welcoming all new and returning students in the 2024/25 Academic Year.
We have made some changes to the way you can access our services. You can contact us face to face, via email, telephone or online through virtual meetings.
The Accommodation Team will only be available on campus for pre-booked appointments on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am – 3pm. In the event of staff absences, you can either re-book or speak to us online via Zoom or MS Team.
About us
We are your first point of contact to receive efficient advice and guidance on anything related to Accommodation here at City.
We can help with the application process, any queries regarding the rooms, halls, fees and contracts, support if you are looking for accommodation during the academic year, viewing halls and much more. Feel free to contact the Accommodation Team for any support you require, we are always happy to help.
You can contact us by phone or email. Please include your Student ID number when emailing as it helps us locate your record faster (that’s the 9-digit number, the first two digits usually being the year you started your course e.g. 21 for 2021).
Information for students in halls
We understand for some of you this will be your first time away from home. Staying in halls is a great way to meet new people and you may even be thinking about hosting parties to get know your neighbours.
We are keen for you to enjoy your stay in halls but please also be mindful of noise and how this may impact fellow residents and the wider community.
You can find information about your responsibility as a student living at a third- party student accommodation below. Your conduct in halls and expectations are also underpinned by City’s Student Charter.
A common cause of friction between students and neighbours is noise levels. Excessive noise, especially late at night, is not very neighbourly and can cause great distress, particularly to those whose working day starts and finishes earlier than yours.
Noise often travels easily between properties, through open doors and windows, and through the walls. Even low-level noise, such as slamming doors and running upstairs, can disturb your neighbours, particularly in the middle of the night.
Tips for keeping noise levels down
- Keep the music volume and bass levels down, remember that walls between houses are very thin and sound travels very easily.
- Position speakers, TVs, games consoles and so on. away from adjacent walls and indoors only.
- If you can hear your music from outside your room, so can everyone else. Use headphones and be aware of the time when playing your music, computer games and the like.
- Noise in your garden travels beyond the fence and can disturb many more neighbours on your and surrounding streets
- When walking and arriving home late, keep your voices down.
- Sound travels a great deal in the early hours - slamming car doors or the front door as you enter the house can often wake up those asleep in surrounding houses.
- Be particularly sensitive if you live alongside people who work, families with young children or elderly people.
- If you’re having a party:
- Often people’s volumes increase when they have had a few drinks. Ask your guests to leave quietly - this includes saying “goodbye” on the doorstep.
- Make sure taxis are not kept waiting with engines running, and that their doors aren’t slammed - it sounds very loud late at night and is disruptive to neighbours (even those across the road).
Having parties in residential areas
If you’re considering having the occasional party in your flat, make sure you follow these steps:
- Inform the Hall staff
- Give your neighbours plenty of warning that you’re having a party and let them know what time you’re expecting to finish. This includes neighbours on your block, not just next door, who might by disturbed by your guests arriving and leaving, or the music.
- Stick to the agreed finishing time and make sure guests leave promptly and quietly
- Keep doors and windows shut to try and prevent noise travelling even further and disturbing even more neighbours. Don’t have party guests or music outside of the hall or outdoor space running late into the night, as it disturbs many people at once. Anything outdoors after 11.00pm is considered antisocial.
- Often people’s volumes increase when they have had a few drinks. Ask your guests to leave quietly - this includes saying “goodbye” on the doorstep.
- Make sure taxis are not kept waiting with engines running, and that their doors aren’t slammed - it sounds very loud late at night and is disruptive to neighbours (even those across the road).
What to do if you receive a complaint
If you receive a complaint from a neighbour, take responsibility and resolve the problem.
If noise is still an issue after you've tried blocking it out and having a chat, you can make a noise complaint via the MyUnite app.
Your neighbours can make a complaint to Islington Council about noise, especially if its regular and persistent. You will receive a letter to inform you that you are being investigated.
During this time, a Noise Enforcement Officer may visit your property - you must respond to their enquiries. They can monitor noise levels, and the impact it’s having on your neighbours.
If you continue to make a lot of noise, they have power to seize your equipment and prosecute you with a substantial fine. You can find more information about noise pollution and steps the council may take on the Islington Council website.
Find support with your accommodation
Apply for halls
All applications for a place in Halls of Residence associated with City, University of London are made online. For more information on how to apply please visit:
Guarantee scheme
First year undergraduate students meeting the following three conditions are guaranteed a place in City accommodation for the 2024/25 academic year:
- You must firmly accept (via UCAS) a conditional or unconditional full-time course offer before 30 June 2024
- Completed applications for City accommodation must be received by the 30th June 2024
- Your permanent home address must be outside Greater London travel zones 1-6
If you live within Greater London travel zones 1-6, your accommodation won't be guaranteed. You are still welcome to apply via the automated application process. However, we will only consider your application once we have assessed all the applicants who live outside of London. Priority will be given to those who live the furthest out.
If you live in zones 1-6 and have extenuating circumstances, please include this on your application form under the 'comment section’.
Spaces for under 18-year-old students are limited.
If you are on a Foundation course, you will only be eligible to apply for accommodation once. You may choose to stay in halls during your Foundation year or during your UG programme but not both.
If you have a disability or medical condition please ensure you register with the Student Health & Wellbeing team once you have submitted your application.
Please note that we cannot guarantee accommodation to late applicants, including students who apply through Clearing.
Applications received after 30th June will be placed on a waiting list and reviewed from late August to early September, after all guaranteed students have been housed.
Please note that we cannot guarantee accommodation to late applicants, including students who apply through Clearing.
Continuing student accommodation
A Continuing Undergraduate is a student who has completed the first, second or is on a final year of their undergraduate degree. A Continuing Postgraduate is a student who has completed the first year of their postgraduate degree, such as a MA/MSc or PhD.
Every year we reserve a limited number of rooms for Continuing Student at Alliance House. These rooms are offered on a first come first serve basis.
Applications for Continuing Students will open at 10am on Monday 4th of March 2024 and will close at 3pm Friday 15th of March 2024. Limited rooms will be assigned to students with a permanent home address that is outside Greater London travel zones 1-6.
Apply for continuing student accommodation
Find more information about accommodation available for continuing students on our website.
Private accommodation
To give you the best choice of accommodation and other benefits, we have joined up with the University of London Housing Services.
This means you can choose from a huge range of private accommodation across the capital. It also provides a housing advice service with free expert support if you ever need it.
Housing events and house-hunting days give you a chance to meet potential flatmates and help you find the right home for your time with us.
Students can also contact ULHS Private Housing Advisors on +44 (0)20 7862 8880 or email them at housing@london.ac.uk. The University of London offers the following housing advice services:
- Online private housing guides.
- Contract checking and legal housing advice.
- House-hunting events and an annual housing fair.
Current Hall Vacancy
Any vacancies that arise in City's Halls will be listed online after the start of the academic year as and when they arise.
Please note that vacancies can change on a daily basis, especially during busy times of the year.
Available rooms
Hall: iQ City
Vacancy Ref: KF24
Room Type: En suite
Price: £295.08 per week
Gender: Any
Level of Study: PG only
Available From: 18 April 2024
Contract End: 30th August 2024
Find out out more about iQ City
Hall: iQ City
Vacancy Ref: ZW24
Room Type: En suite
Price: £295.08 per week
Gender: Any
Level of Study: PG only
Available From: Now, once booking is completed
Contract End: 07th September 2024
Find out out more about iQ City
Hall: Romano Court
Vacancy Ref: MW24
Room Type: Shared bathroom and kitchen
Price: £195.00
Gender: Female only
Level of Study: UG only
Available From: Right away, once booking is complete
Contract End: 22nd June 2024
Find out more about Romano Court
Hall: Alliance House
Vacancy Ref: ZC24
Room Type: En suite
Price £219.75 per week
Gender: Any
Level of Study: PG only
Available From: 1st March 2024
Contract End: 08 September 2024
Find out more about Alliance House
Hall: Alliance House
Vacancy Ref: MR24
Room Type: Cluster Flat (Shared bathroom and kitchen)
Price £219.75 per week
Gender: Any
Level of Study: PG
Available From: Now, once booking is complete
Contract End: 30th June 2024
Hall: Cross Court House
Vacancy Ref: BC24
Room Type: En suite
Price: £250 per week
Gender: Any
Level of Study: UG only
Available from: Now, once booking is complete
Contract End: 22nd June 2024
Hall: Manna Ash House (not City affiliated)
Rent: £351 per week
Tenancy Expiration: 16th August 2024
Address: 8-16 Pocock St, London SE1 0BW
Room Type: Single En-Suite room with a double bed
Facilities: Shared kitchen located on the 2nd floor
Contact: MARYUM.SHEIKH@city.ac.uk
Please note: If a particular Hall or room type is not listed, that is because there are no vacancies there at present. Rooms are only removed from this list once they have been officially accepted by a replacement student.
Updated 22nd April 2024
Summer accommodation
City, University of London do not provide accommodation during the summer period.
We have put together a list of providers that may have availability.
Please note, prices are a rough guide and rooms are subject to availability.
Private Halls
A further list of Private Halls that are known to have been of use to previous students.
These halls are not recommended or approved by City, University of London.
Please contact the halls direct for details of availability.
Go Britanya Student Accommodation Agency
Go Britanya offers short-term studio and ensuite accommodation in zones 1 and 2 for the summer.
Visit the Go Britanya website to find out more information or call +44 20 7831 8247
City University of London takes no responsibility for any enquiries relating to bookings, cancellations, rent charges or availability with any of the organisations listed. Purpose of this document is to provide students with a general guide to known short -term housing providers. These properties are not vetted or inspected by City University of London and therefore students should use their own discretion when making a reservation
Contact us
If you would like to speak to the Accommodation Team, please telephone us on +44 (0)20 7040 7040.
Alternatively, you can contact us via Support@City.