Accommodation around Birkbeck
General Notes:
- The summer school will take place at Birkbeck College, University of London
- We are not able to offer accommodation
- The summer school takes place at a busy time of the year in London, and we are not able to offer any discounts to conference participants.
- Once accepted onto the course, please book early to avoid disappointment, especially at the University accommodation.
- There are literally hundreds of hotels in central London, and many dozens within a short walk of Birkbeck (nearest tube stops: Russell Square; Euston; Goodge Street; Warren Street).
- Please note that a 'single' room in London generally means a single bed, except in the larger chain hotels (e.g. Holiday Inn, Novotel etc).
- All prices are subject to change without notification.
- Please contact the hotel for up-to-date quotes; best prices are usually obtained from the hotels’ own websites, but you could also check Expedia and Travelocity.
- All bookings and queries are to be made directly with the hotels - this is simply a list of names and addresses. The BIH has not checked out the properties for quality or value.
University Accommodation
University College London (UCL) Residences offer both self-catering only accommodation (Astor College; Goldsmid House; James Lighthill House; Schafer House) and bed and breakfast accommodation, with the option of an evening meal (Ifor Evans Hall). Please note: Ifor Evans House is located in Camden, 10 minute bus ride or 30 minute walk from Birkbeck. Astor College is 5/10 minute walk; James Lighthill House is 10/15 minute walk; Goldsmid House is close to Victoria tube station, a few tube stops away and Schafer house is 10 minute walk from Birkbeck.
University of London Garden Halls offer B&B and they are located about a 5 min walk away.
University of London College Hall offers B&B for and is located about 5 min walk away.
University of London Connaught Hall offers B&B and is located nearby.
University of London International Hall offers B&B and is located nearby.
University of London Lilian Penson Hall offers B&B and is near Paddington, a few tube stops away from Birkbeck
University of London Nutford House offers B&B and is in Marylebone, a few tube stops away or 20 minute walk from Birkbeck
University of Westminster offer a range of student accommodation during the summer
Budget Accommodation
YHA London St Pancras Phone: 0845 371 9344 Fax: (+44) 20 7388 6766 Email: stpancras@yha.org.uk
The Generator Hostel London Phone: +44 (0)20 7388 7666 Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 7644
Travelodge London Euston Hotel 72 Euston Square, London, NW1 1DJ
Phone: 0871 984 6332 Fax: 020 73837881
Recommendations from Previous Years Students (these cannot be guaranteed – they are simply a guide)
Studios 92 - “It was a basic flat share with 4 other people with wifi and a shared kitchen, bathroom.”
London Serviced Aparthotels – “I stayed in the little hotel ( London Serviced Aparthotel) in Tottenham Street near Charlotte Street - 5 or 6 blocks to Birkbeck - £65 a day. It had a little room with a bed and a table/chair, but it had Internet connexion. The bathroom was common to 4 rooms. It had a common kitchen where you can to prepare your food. There is a washing machine too. The address by Internet is: london@flexistay.net, and the telephone number is: +447826907766.
Premier Inn in Euston - “I had stayed two different accommodations in two weeks, because I failed to book a more economical accommodation. In the first week, I stayed Premier Inn in Euston. This hotel was nice with a clean and comfortable room. The hotel was close to Birkbeck: it took 10 minutes on foot. However, the price was not so cheap. It depended on the date: the cheapest price was £88 while the highest was £170. The average price was £135 per night (not including breakfast). In the second week, fortunately, I was able to get a student dorm of UCL, Frances Gardner House. The price was £43.5 (en-suite) per night. The room was wide and clean. I was able to use a common kitchen and laundry. There was a small park just behind it and atmosphere surrounding the dorm was quiet and safe, but it was not so near to Birkbeck. It took 20 minutes on foot (there was no tube station close the dorm, and it was located between King’s Cross and Russell Square). Although student dorms seem to be reasonable and suitable for long stayers in price and environmental conditions, it is necessary for applicants to book it as soon as possible.”
“I was staying in a house for ‘visiting academics’ in Nunhead/Brockley, cheaper than a hostel and the people are really nice: the house has interesting people staying for days or months there. Contact: roomtolet2@yahoo.co.uk.”
Couchsurfing - couch surfing is free
Crash Padder - costs a bit but is much cheaper than a hotel room. It is designed for business people, professionals etc rather than students.
College Hall – “just behind Birkbeck (Malet St). The cost was reasonable and I was very satisfied since the rooms were big, clean, beautiful with their own bathrooms (there is also the possibility to share the bathroom) and, including breakfast which was very good.”
“I would recommend the University of London Housing Service especially their page on houses of residence. I stayed at Regina College in South Kensington which took an hour to walk to Birkbeck, but would have been much faster on the tube. It cost approx £20 per night (double room) including a basic breakfast and dinner.
Another good option may be Air B'n'B where you can sublet apartments from Londoners who are out of town. It might be a good option especially if two or three people attending summer school would sublet somewhere together. I also searched for sublet options on Gumtree (unsuccessfully) but it might be more fruitful for others.”
Hotels
The Academy
21 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HG.
Reservations: resacademy@etontownhouse.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7631 4115.
Hotel Ibis London Euston St Pancras
3 Cardington Street, London, NW1 2LW
Phone: +44 (0)207/3887777
Fax : +44 (0)207/3880001
Booking by phone : +44 (0)207/3047712
Located a few steps from Euston railway and underground stations. Near the British Museum and 15 minutes from the Eurostar train terminus.
Garth Hotel
69 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HJ
Reservations: garth.hotel@virgin.net;
Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 5761;
This a fairly basic but clean hotel.
Goodenough Club
Bloomsbury, London
Reservations reservations@goodenough.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7837 8831;
This accommodation is good value for London, but books up fast.
Rooms start from single £100
Harlingford Hotel
61-63 Cartwright Gardens WC1H 9EL
Reservations: book@harlingfordhotel.com
A 43-room hotel. Rooms are small, but recently done up.
Guests are entitled to use the tennis courts in Cartwright Gardens.
Holiday Inn Bloomsbury
Coram Street, London, WC1N 1HT
Hotel Front Desk: +44-08-719429222
Hotel Fax: +44-020-78375374
Has won Best Disabled Facilities Award 2008 "Accessibility for All" at the Meetings and Incentive Travel Awards; recommended.
Jesmond Hotel
63 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6HJ
A basic, friendly, family-run bed and breakfast offering a single room with wash basin (and access to communal shower facilities).
Premier Inn – London Euston
1 Dukes Road
London WC1H 9PJ
Phone: 0870 238 3301
A chain hotel with good quality accommodation; recommended.
Ridgemount Private Hotel
Bloomsbury, London
Reservations info@ridgemounthotel.co.uk;
Phone +44 (0)20 7636 1141 or +44 (0)20 7580 7060;
A clean and basic hotel run by friendly people.
Staunton Hotel
15 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HE
Phone: +44 (0) 207 580 2740
Small hotel with 17 en suite rooms. A grade II listed town house hotel, only recently restored to a high standard. Very close to Birkbeck.
The Langland Hotel
29 – 31 Gower St. London WC1E 6HG
Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 5801 Email: info@thelangland.co.uk
The Tavistock Hotel
Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EU.
Phone: +44 (0)20 7636 8383 Email: info@imperialhotels.co.uk
Note: The Imperial Hotel, President, Bedford, Royal National and County are all in the vicinity and are on the same website as the Tavistock above.
B&B Belgravia - A boutique bed and breakfast based in London
More Expensive Hotels:
myhotel Bloomsbury
11- 13 Bayley St., Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London Reservations at +44 (0)20 3004 6000 Email:bloomsbury@myhotels.com
Website: http://www.myhotels.com/default.asp?section=10&page=1504
Prices: Standard single from £150-170; standard double/twin from £185-210.
Novotel London St Pancras
100 - 110 Euston Road
London, NW1 2AJ
Phone: +44 (0)20/76669000
Fax: +44 (0)20/76669025
E-mail H5309@accor.com
Website: http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-5309-novotel-london-st-pancras/index.shtml
The Novotel London St Pancras is a 4 star hotel. WiFi internet and fitness centre. 5 min walk from Kings Cross and Euston stations and 3 min walk from St. Pancras Eurostar station. Recommended
Hotel Russell
Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London
http://www.londonrussellhotel.co.uk/
Four-star hotel situated overlooking Russell Square. Built in 1898, this hotel is a great
example of the Victorian style. All rooms with en suite facilities.
Internet rates: single £87 and double £110.
The Rathbone Hotel
Rathbone St., London W1T 1LB
Phone: +44 (0) 207 636 2001
Reservations at Reservations@Rathbonehotel.com
Website: http://www.rathbonehotel.co.uk/welcome.htm
Prices of rooms (exl. of VAT) £160 for a single, £230 for a double.
