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INTRODUCTION

During holiday periods, short-term accommodation may be available in student rooms.

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Many colleges or universities rent out student rooms during the summer holidays (from late June until the middle of September). Some rooms may also be available over the Easter holidays (from late March until late April) and in the winter holidays (from the middle of December until early January). Sometimes these places will offer discounts to students (you will need to have an ISIC or NUS card) or to people staying for longer periods (for example: for more than a week).

Student rooms are typically small, containing a single bed, desk, wardrobe and storage cupboards. Many have an ensuite shower room / toilet, but in some cases these will be separate. There is usually a shared kitchen area and a room where people can meet to watch television and socialise.

A student room

Shared kitchen

For information about student accommodation in London for independent travellers see the following sites:

University of London Accommodation Office: http://housing.london.ac.uk/cms/short-term-housing/halls-of-residence.html
Claredale House / Sir John Cass Hall: http://www.cassandclaredale.co.uk/summer
International Students House (ISH): http://www.ish.org.uk/accommodation/Short+Stay
King's College London: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/admin/facser/facilities/conbro/accom
London School of Economics: http://www.lsevacations.co.uk
University of Westminster: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/business/summer-accommodation
Sanctuary Management Services: http://summerbreaks.org/accommodation.asp

These organisations offer student accommodation during the summer not only in London but also in several other UK cities:

VenueMasters: http://www.venuemasters.co.uk/venues
University Rooms: http://www.universityrooms.co.uk
LibertyLiving: http://www.libertyliving.co.uk/summer_lettings.php
UNITE: http://www.unite-students.com

Typically, student room prices are between 30 and 60 pounds per night.

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LINKS

Other types of short-term accommodation in the UK or Europe: Travel/Accommodation
Finding long-stay accommodation: Life/Accommodation/Guide
Find long-stay accommodation in London: Life/Accommodation/London

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