Therese House, London

Imagine living in affordable student accommodation in London where you can easily access multiple tube stations, a world-class arts centre, and various other top spots of the city within a few minutes. Sounds exciting, right? This is exactly what Therese House; London offers to students. Located at 9–30 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JN, in the Barbican and Clerkenwell area of Zone 1, this modern student housing facility offers around 250 beds spread across various room types, ensuring it caters to varying living needs of the students.

Nearby Universities:

• Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts is just 0.01 miles away.
• Queen Mary University of London is just 0.01 miles away.
• Guildhall School of Music and Drama is just 0.3 miles away.
• City St George's, University of London (Northampton Square) is 0.5 miles away.
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is 1.3 miles away.
• SOAS University of London is 1.3 miles away.
• University College London (UCL) is approximately 1.6 miles away.
• King's College London (KCL - Strand Campus) is just 1.7 miles away.

Facilities Available

Therese House is designed to cover both the practical and the social sides of student life, without overcomplicating either. Here are what residents get:

• Common room
• Games room
• TV lounge
• Table football
• Laundry services
• High-speed internet
• Bike storage
• Elevator
• Post collection
• CCTV
• Keycard access
• 24-hour reception
• 24-hour security

Types of Rooms at Therese House, London

Each individual has a unique concept of how their living space should be. Therese House reflects that by offering three distinct living formats. Here are the types of rooms available for students.

a) En Suite Rooms - Private en-suite bedrooms set within shared flats, where each resident has their own bathroom while sharing a fully equipped communal kitchen and living area with flatmates. Every room comes with a double bed, study desk, wardrobe, and storage. Options available within this category include:

• Classic Ensuite
• Standard Ensuite

b) Studio Rooms - Fully self-contained studio apartments combining a private en-suite bathroom, a fitted private kitchen, and a sleeping and study area in one modern room. No shared kitchens, no shared bathrooms. Studio options available include:

• Standard Studio
• Premium Studio
• Deluxe Studio
• Classic Studio
• Luxury Studio

c) 2 Bed Flats - A fully self-contained two-bedroom flat for two students sharing, with a private shared kitchen, bathroom, and living space that belongs entirely to the two residents. Options available include -

• Standard Room

Nearby Attractions

Therese House puts residents within reach of some of London’s most interesting and culturally rich streets, which makes it a well-regarded option for student accommodation in UK cities when it comes to what is walkable from your front door:

• Barbican Centre – a gallery, cinema, concert hall, two theatres, and a conservatory all within one landmark complex, approximately 0.4 miles away (a 7-minute walk).
• Smithfield Market – one of London’s oldest surviving markets, with surrounding restaurants and bars that are popular with students, approximately 0.3 miles away (an 8-minute walk).
• Exmouth Market – a well-known independent food and social street running parallel to Clerkenwell, popular for lunch and evening visits, approximately 0.7 miles away (a 10-minute walk).
• Clerkenwell – one of London’s most creatively and historically layered neighbourhoods, with independent coffee shops, design studios, and some of the best restaurants, approximately 0.5 miles away (a 10-12-minute walk).
• Farringdon – a lively area of bars, restaurants, and late-night venues, approximately 0.4 miles away (a 9-minute walk).
• Sadler’s Wells Theatre – one of the world’s leading contemporary dance venues, approximately 0.8 miles away (a 12-minute walk).

Transportation

Getting around London and beyond from Therese House is as simple as you can think. In simple words, public transportation is easily accessible for students, with two Underground stations within walking distance and multiple bus routes directly on the doorstep.

• To access bus facilities, the Clerkenwell Road / Old Street bus stop (Stop BQ) is approximately 0.1 miles away (a 2-minute walk), and St John Street (Stop J) is 0.3 miles away (a 6-minute walk), served by multiple routes.
• To access Underground and rail services, Barbican Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan Lines) is 0.1 miles away (a 3-minute walk), and Farringdon Station is 0.4 miles away (a 10-minute walk).

Notes

Therese House offers two booking protections that genuinely remove financial risk from the reservation process. If your student visa application is unsuccessful, you can cancel your booking without penalty under the No Visa No Pay scheme. Similarly, if you do not receive the grades required to take up your chosen university place, the No Place No Pay guarantee means your booking can be cancelled at no cost.