London School Of Business And Management Accommodation

Bloomsbury Institute began in 2002 as the London School of Business and Management. It adopted its current name in 2019 and now teaches business, accounting, finance and law programmes from central London.

The institution appears on the Office for Students register and holds a Bronze overall Teaching Excellence Framework rating, with Silver for student experience. Its main registered address is 7 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3RA.

Bloomsbury Institute uses several nearby academic locations:

Site	Main use	Address
Euston Road	Lectures, workshops, tutorials and Guild activities	373–375 Euston Road, NW1 3AR
Bedford Square	Administration, Digital Studio and Bloomsbury Radio	7 Bedford Square, WC1B 3RA
Birkbeck Library	Library, printing and study facilities	Torrington Square, WC1E 7HX
Birkbeck main campus	Occasional classes, appointments and examinations	Bloomsbury and Malet Street area

The Euston Road building belongs to Birkbeck, University of London. Bloomsbury Institute has daytime access to the teaching rooms, informal study areas, café and open theatre. Great Portland Street, Warren Street and Regent’s Park are the nearest Underground stations.

Students also receive access to Birkbeck Library, including borrowing rights, printing facilities and more than 300,000 resources. The library stays open later than the Euston Road teaching building, which can make the Torrington Square route relevant during assessment periods.

Bloomsbury Institute does not manage a conventional hall estate. Its accommodation page directs learners towards external student residences, private rentals and third-party booking services. The tenancy remains an agreement with the accommodation provider or landlord, not with the institute.

Bloomsbury Institute has an independent Student Guild that represents academic interests and organises activities. Many Guild events take place in the open-theatre area at Euston Road.

The Birkbeck partnership adds library access, social spaces and events shared with a much larger university community. The library remains open until late during much of the year, giving Bloomsbury Institute learners another place to study after the Euston Road building closes.

Bedford Square places the British Museum, Senate House, Birkbeck, SOAS and UCL nearby. Fitzrovia adds cafés, restaurants and pubs, while Soho and Covent Garden remain within walking distance. Regent’s Park, Russell Square and Bloomsbury Square provide quieter outdoor space.

The institute also operates Bloomsbury Radio and a law clinic. These activities give students opportunities beyond classroom teaching without requiring access to a large traditional campus.

Commercial gyms appear throughout Fitzrovia, Euston and Tottenham Court Road. Some accommodation buildings include a gym, but the additional rent only makes sense when you expect to use it regularly.

Fitzrovia and Euston Road

Fitzrovia gives the daytime teaching site its shortest journey. Properties near Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Euston Road and Tottenham Court Road can keep classes within a 5- to 15-minute walk.

The neighbourhood has supermarkets, pharmacies, cafés, restaurants and several Underground lines. Regent’s Park also lies nearby, while Oxford Street and Soho remain accessible on foot.

Convenience comes with a high rent. Much of Fitzrovia contains private flats, serviced apartments and premium studios. Purpose-built student rooms can cost more than comparable accommodation near King’s Cross or Old Street.

Noise changes from one street to another. Euston Road carries constant traffic, and rooms facing the main road may remain noisy after teaching finishes. A rear-facing bedroom can be worth more than an impressive view.

This area works particularly well for accelerated degree learners who attend classes three days each week and combine study with employment nearby. It also helps anyone who regularly uses the institute’s Bedford Square and Birkbeck facilities.

Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury places Bedford Square, Birkbeck Library and several academic facilities within walking distance. The Euston Road site normally takes between 10 and 20 minutes to reach, depending on the property.

Gower Street, Russell Square, Woburn Place and the streets around the British Museum contain some of London’s nearest private student residences. Bloomsbury Janet Poole House and Scape Bloomsbury both occupy this academic district.

The local environment feels quieter than Soho or King’s Cross during the day, although roads near Euston and Tottenham Court Road stay busy. Russell Square and Bedford Square give residents outdoor space without leaving Zone 1.

Weekly rents remain high. Shared bedrooms and twin studios can reduce the figure, but many private studios exceed £600 per week.

Bloomsbury makes sense when access to Birkbeck Library matters as much as the lecture route. It also suits learners who expect to study on campus after class rather than return home immediately.

King’s Cross and St Pancras

King’s Cross places Euston Road within a walk, bus trip or short Underground journey. Chapter King’s Cross and Depot Point provide some of the largest managed residences in this area.

The district has extensive rail connections, supermarkets, cafés, the British Library and restaurants around Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard. Euston station also remains nearby.

A property close to Pentonville Road or Euston Road can keep the institute within 20 to 30 minutes on foot. Addresses farther north need a bus or Tube journey.

King’s Cross works well for anyone who travels outside London regularly. National Rail and Eurostar services can reduce the effort involved in term breaks, family visits or work commitments.

Large residences can feel busy. Chapter King’s Cross houses hundreds of people, and Depot Point also has a substantial resident community. Check flat capacity, lift access and the location of the bedroom within the building.

Camden and Mornington Crescent

Camden gives Euston Road a direct Northern line connection. Mornington Crescent lies one stop from Euston, while several buses travel towards Warren Street and Tottenham Court Road.

The neighbourhood includes large supermarkets, Camden Market, cafés, music venues and canal paths. Private house shares become more common north of the main commercial streets.

A room near Mornington Crescent can create a shorter journey than one beside Camden Town station. The property address matters because Camden covers a large area.

This district can lower rent compared with Bloomsbury, particularly in a conventional shared flat. Bills may remain outside the advertised monthly amount, so add gas, electricity, water and internet before making the comparison.

Streets near Camden High Street stay active late into the evening. A quieter road towards Kentish Town or Regent’s Park may suit someone who studies at home regularly.

Clerkenwell

Clerkenwell lies east of Bloomsbury and connects with Euston Road by bus, bicycle or a journey through Farringdon.

The neighbourhood contains offices, design firms, restaurants and professional services. That setting can appeal to business, accounting and law learners who also want access to central employment areas.

Student Living Heights provides studio accommodation around the Clerkenwell and Islington boundary. Other options include rooms in shared flats and converted residential buildings.

The campus trip takes longer than a walk from Bloomsbury, but the route remains manageable. A direct bus can work better than the Underground because it removes station changes.

Clerkenwell rent is not automatically lower than Bloomsbury rent. Studios can cost more than £400 each week, particularly under 51-week agreements.

Angel and Islington

Angel gives residents Upper Street, supermarkets, cafés, theatres and a strong local high street. The Northern line connects Angel with Euston, followed by a short walk to the teaching building.

Properties near Pentonville Road may also provide a direct bus journey. Chapter Islington and other managed buildings occupy the wider district.

This area feels more residential than central Bloomsbury while retaining access to Zone 1. It can suit someone who wants local amenities outside the immediate university quarter.

Check the complete door-to-door route. A room described as Islington may lie much farther north than Angel and require another bus before reaching the Underground.

Old Street and Hoxton

Old Street adds a longer commute but can reduce the entry price for shared student accommodation in London. Chapter Old Street currently lists twin rooms below many central Bloomsbury alternatives.

The Northern line reaches Euston directly. Buses towards Holborn and Bloomsbury provide another option.

Old Street and Hoxton contain offices, start-ups, restaurants, cafés and nightlife. Business learners may also value the area’s proximity to the City.

The route becomes tiring when the property lies beyond Hoxton station or Shoreditch High Street. Keep the complete journey below 35 minutes when classes begin early.

Waterloo and the South Bank

Waterloo gives central London access from south of the Thames. Direct buses cross Waterloo Bridge towards Holborn, Bloomsbury and Euston Road.

The neighbourhood contains National Rail services, theatres, supermarkets, cafés and the South Bank. Private rooms can cost less than Bloomsbury studios, although the cheapest categories may have limited availability.

Traffic affects the morning bus. A journey that takes 20 minutes outside peak hours can take considerably longer during a busy weekday.

Waterloo can work for learners with three teaching days each week. Five regular campus days make the commute and travel cost more noticeable.

The properties below represent current advertised rates. Prices can change according to room category, contract length and availability. Some entry prices apply to a shared bedroom rather than a private room.

Property	Area	Entry price	Entry room format	Typical contract
Chapter Old Street	Old Street	£314 per week	Shared twin studio	44 or 51 weeks
Scape Bloomsbury	Bloomsbury	£340 per week	Shared twin room	51 weeks
Bloomsbury Janet Poole House	Gower Street	£376 per week	Shared, private or studio category	51 weeks
Chapter King’s Cross	King’s Cross	£372 per week	Shared twin studio	44 or 51 weeks
Student Living Heights	Clerkenwell	£432 per week	Private studio	51 weeks
Depot Point	King’s Cross	£460 per week	Private en-suite	51 weeks
Grosvenor House	Covent Garden	£650 per week	Private studio	51 weeks
Scape Bloomsbury	Bloomsbury	£691 per week	Available private studio	51 weeks

The price differences become clearer after calculating the full agreement.

Room example	Weekly rent	Contract	Full rent
Chapter Old Street twin studio	£314	51 weeks	£16,014
Scape Bloomsbury standard twin	£340	51 weeks	£17,340
Janet Poole House entry room	£376	51 weeks	£19,176
Chapter King’s Cross twin studio	£372	51 weeks	£18,972
Student Living Heights studio	£432	51 weeks	£22,032
Depot Point classic en-suite	£460	51 weeks	£23,460
Grosvenor House accessible studio	£650	51 weeks	£33,150
Scape Bloomsbury standard studio	£691	51 weeks	£35,241

A £314 shared bedroom and a £432 studio do not buy the same degree of privacy. The table helps with the annual budget, but room format must remain part of the decision.

Shared Twin Room

A twin room places two beds and study spaces inside one bedroom. Both residents may share an attached bathroom or use facilities elsewhere in the flat.

Chapter Old Street, Chapter King’s Cross and Scape Bloomsbury include shared categories. These rooms can lower the weekly cost of a central address.

The displayed price normally applies to each resident. A twin room at £340 per week usually costs £680 in total for the two occupants.

Privacy becomes limited. Calls, sleep, guests, alarms and study habits require agreement. Review the measurements before committing to a full academic year.

Private Room with a Shared Bathroom

This format keeps the bedroom private and places the bathroom, kitchen and lounge outside it.

Private houses and converted flats commonly use this arrangement. It can cost less than an en-suite without requiring a shared bedroom.

Ask how many residents use each bathroom. One shower between three people creates a different morning from one shared by seven.

En-suite Room

An en-suite room includes a private bathroom inside the bedroom. The kitchen remains communal.

Depot Point, Chapter King’s Cross and Janet Poole House include en-suite categories. The price changes with bedroom size, floor level and contract.

Check the number of residents assigned to the kitchen. A large flat needs sufficient ovens, refrigerator shelves, cupboards and seating.

Private Room in a Shared Apartment

A managed shared apartment gives each occupant a lockable bedroom. The household shares a kitchen, lounge or bathroom.

This arrangement often gives the most practical mix of privacy and social contact. It also costs less than many central studios.

Some buildings provide communal cleaning. Others leave the whole flat responsible for kitchen and lounge maintenance.

Studio

A studio contains a private bathroom, kitchenette, bed and study area.

Student Living Heights, Grosvenor House, Scape Bloomsbury, Depot Point and most large central residences include studios.

The room needs a careful floor-plan check. A private kitchen does not guarantee a full oven, large refrigerator or useful preparation surface.

Studios suit people who value quiet and control over their own routine. They can also feel isolating, particularly during the first months in London.

Entire Flat

A complete flat suits a couple, family or established friendship group.

The tenants normally manage utilities, broadband, cleaning and landlord communication. Council-tax exemption depends on every resident’s student status.

Agree on the rent split before signing. Bedroom size, private bathrooms and storage can justify different contributions.

Bloomsbury Janet Poole House

Janet Poole House occupies Gower Street, between the Bedford Square offices, Birkbeck facilities and Euston Road.

Its current page lists shared rooms, private rooms and studios under 51-week agreements. The headline rate begins at £376 per week, although availability changes between categories.

Utility bills, heating and Wi-Fi form part of the rent. The building also includes study areas, a cinema room, courtyard, communal lounge and secure entry.

The location makes most institute facilities walkable. The full 51-week rent still exceeds £19,000 at the entry rate.

Check the exact category. A twin studio, private en-suite and self-contained studio have very different layouts.

Scape Bloomsbury

Scape Bloomsbury occupies Woburn Place near Russell Square and Euston.

The residence contains twin rooms, two-bedroom apartments, private rooms and studios. A shared twin currently appears from £340 per week, while available private studios begin at £691.

Residents receive Wi-Fi and utilities within the rent. The building also has a gym, study rooms, communal spaces, parcel facilities and security.

The institute’s Euston Road building remains within a manageable walk. The rent becomes difficult to justify for a private studio unless a very short commute carries exceptional value.

Chapter King’s Cross

Chapter King’s Cross occupies Pentonville Road near King’s Cross St Pancras.

The current room list includes a twin studio from £372, private en-suites from £550 and studios from £589. Contracts include 44- and 51-week options alongside selected shorter stays.

Utilities, Wi-Fi, a gym, study areas, communal rooms and security form part of the arrangement.

The residence works well for regular intercity or international travel. Its size can feel impersonal for someone who prefers a smaller household.

The shared twin carries the lowest entry rate, so do not compare it directly with a private en-suite elsewhere.

Depot Point

Depot Point occupies the King’s Cross area and lists private en-suites from £460 per week. Studios begin at £520.

A 51-week Classic En-suite totals £23,460. The equivalent Classic Studio reaches £26,520.

The rent includes gas, water, electricity and Wi-Fi. Residents also have access to study facilities, a gym, rooftop space, communal rooms and bicycle storage.

The route to Euston Road remains practical by bus or on foot. Current refurbishment work deserves a direct question before booking a particular room.

Student Living Heights

Student Living Heights occupies the Clerkenwell area and contains self-contained studios.

Current available rooms begin at £432 per week for a Small High Single Studio. A 51-week agreement totals £22,032.

Electricity, heating, water and Wi-Fi form part of the rent. The building includes study rooms, a common room, laundry and 24-hour security.

The property can suit someone who prefers a private kitchen and accepts a bus or rail journey to Euston Road. Its studio price undercuts premium Bloomsbury buildings but remains high over the complete contract.

Chapter Old Street

Chapter Old Street currently begins at £314 per week for a shared twin studio.

Private bedrooms within two-person apartments start much higher, at approximately £456 per week. Studios also carry a substantial premium.

Utilities, a gym, study rooms, courtyard space and security form part of the rent.

Old Street gives the lowest current managed entry price in this comparison, but that rate involves sharing a bedroom. The private apartment category costs £23,256 over 51 weeks.

Grosvenor House

Grosvenor House occupies Drury Lane near Covent Garden and Holborn.

Every available room has a private bathroom and kitchen. Current prices begin at £650 per week for an accessible studio, while other studios cost between £685 and £719.

A 51-week entry contract reaches £33,150. Utility bills, Wi-Fi, communal facilities, a gym and security form part of the payment.

The address keeps Bedford Square and Birkbeck within walking distance. It adds more travel to Euston Road than a room on Gower Street, despite the higher rent.

Central London rarely produces genuinely low student rents. Affordability usually comes from one of four compromises:

• Sharing the bedroom

• Sharing the bathroom

• Choosing a longer commute

• Renting a conventional house without bills included

Option	Weekly rent	Main compromise
Chapter Old Street twin studio	£314	Shared bedroom and longer journey
Scape Bloomsbury twin room	£340	Shared bedroom
Chapter King’s Cross twin studio	£372	Shared bedroom
Janet Poole House entry room	£376	Exact format needs confirmation
Private house farther north or east	Varies	Bills, landlord management and travel
Commuting from the family home	Varies	Longer journey and less independence

London-wide student listings currently begin around £228 per week, but that figure does not guarantee a practical route to Bloomsbury or Fitzrovia. A distant room can add regular travel costs and several hours to the week.

A £280 room with £40 in weekly travel and utility costs effectively reaches £320. Compare that total with a central room that includes bills before ranking it as cheaper.

Accelerated degrees also change the tenancy decision. Bloomsbury Institute’s two-year programmes still follow an academic year from October to September, so a student may need access beyond a conventional 39-week undergraduate contract.

Weekly Budget Beyond Rent

The figures below serve as planning allowances, not fixed prices.

Expense	Weekly allowance	What affects it
Groceries	£45–£70	Supermarket, diet and meals bought near campus
Local transport	£0–£45	Home zone and number of campus days
Utility bills	£0–£25	Included in most managed residences
Laundry	£5–£10	Washing and drying fees
Mobile phone	£4–£10	Data allowance and contract
Books and printing	£5–£20	Course and assessment period
Social plans	£20–£50	Venue and frequency
Household products	£5–£15	Kitchen, bathroom and cleaning purchases

A room near Euston Road can remove most weekday transport. It may still increase grocery costs because small central supermarkets often charge more than larger stores in Camden, Holloway or outer London.

Business and law courses usually have fewer specialist-equipment costs than an art or engineering degree. Printing, textbooks, formal clothing, professional events and travel to work placements can still create irregular expenses.

International Student visa applicants studying in London currently need to show £1,529 per month for up to nine months, unless an exemption applies. This amount supports the immigration application and does not describe an average personal budget.

Great Portland Street

Great Portland Street is one of the nearest stations to the Euston Road teaching site.

It serves the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. These routes help with accommodation in King’s Cross, Paddington, Hammersmith, Islington and east London.

The station exit leaves a short walk along Euston Road. Traffic makes the pavement busy during peak periods.

Warren Street

Warren Street serves the Northern and Victoria lines.

The Northern line connects Camden, King’s Cross, Old Street, Waterloo and south London with the institute. The Victoria line helps with Finsbury Park, Highbury, Victoria and Brixton.

This station can work better than Great Portland Street for properties north or south of the campus.

Euston

Euston provides National Rail, Underground and Overground connections.

The station serves trains towards Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and other destinations. Euston Square Underground station lies separately on the opposite side of Euston Road.

Allow extra time during busy weekday periods. The station and surrounding roads can become crowded.

Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road

Goodge Street serves the Northern line and lies close to Bedford Square.

Tottenham Court Road adds the Central and Elizabeth lines. It works well for accommodation in Stratford, Whitechapel, Ealing and other parts of east or west London.

These stations suit days involving Bedford Square or Birkbeck. They leave a longer walk to the main Euston Road teaching site.

Russell Square

Russell Square uses the Piccadilly line and provides access to King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, Hammersmith and Heathrow.

The station works well for accommodation on the eastern side of Bloomsbury. Birkbeck Library and Bedford Square remain nearby.

Buses

Euston Road, Tottenham Court Road and Gower Street carry numerous bus services.

A direct bus can work better than the Underground from Camden, Islington, Clerkenwell and Waterloo. It also avoids station stairs when carrying books or shopping.

Traffic makes journey times less predictable. Keep a rail alternative for examinations and assessed presentations.

Cycling

Cycle routes cross Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia, including the corridor through Tavistock Place.

A bicycle can shorten trips from Camden, King’s Cross, Angel and Clerkenwell. Confirm secure storage at the property before treating cycling as the main plan.

Central London traffic requires confidence and appropriate safety equipment. Test the route during daylight before using it for an early class.

Student Oyster Discounts

An eligible 18+ Student Oyster photocard gives 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. It does not cut every pay-as-you-go fare by 30%.

The 2026 student price for a weekly Zones 1–2 Travelcard is £31.20. Someone who walks to campus most days may spend less through pay as you go and daily caps.

Confirm eligibility with the institute and Transport for London before including the concession in the annual budget.

Rail and Airport Travel

Euston, King’s Cross and St Pancras are all accessible from the campus area.

St Pancras handles Eurostar and Thameslink services. King’s Cross connects with northern and eastern England. Euston handles much of the West Coast Main Line.

The Elizabeth line from Tottenham Court Road gives access to Heathrow. Thameslink services from St Pancras connect with Gatwick and Luton, while Stansted trains leave from Liverpool Street.

Check early-morning and weekend timetables separately. Engineering work can alter airport routes.