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Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent.
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios, private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.
Urbanest Westminster: The walkthrough
We ain’t urban, we are the urbanest! Excuse the superlative but once you visit Urbanest Westminster Bridge, you’ll know what we mean.
Situated on the banks of the Thames, the Urbanest Westminster student accommodation facility also overlooks the Westminster Bridge directly - can you get more London that (in Chandler Bing voice)! Staying here means (almost) never being late for class. Whether it’s King’s College, London School of Economics, London South Bank University, University College, or SOAS University, you can throw a stone with your weakest arm, and it will find an A-listed school.
We love a Lil’ extra
You like’em fancy? We give you fancy! For instance, the Studio Flat Urbanest Westminster is so spacious, that it comes with courtyard views! If you have spent way too much time playing games with flatmates in our well-equipped game rooms, we have quiet spaces where you can sit and finish your assignments later on. Much later on, even a day before the deadline, we don’t judge.
There are a variety of amenities available here, including:
On-Site Laundry Facilities
Bike Storage
Common Room
Games Room
Study Room
Wi-Fi
So mate if you wanna enjoy a life of convenience during your university years, Urbanest Westminster would be your go-to place to live.
Know thy neighbourhood around Urbanest Westminster
Be warned: the neighbourhood sites are so damn good, that they might just make you bunk classes way too many times! Westminster Student Accommodation Urbanest lies at a central location and is close to numerous touristy attractions and cultural sites. So anytime would be a good time to go on a sightseeing tour if you opt to stay here.
Take a stroll from Urbanest Westminster London and stumble upon:
County Hall
London Eye
Borough Market
The Globe
Gabriel’s Wharf
OXO Tower
Wheeling your way around
There is no way in hell that you will be lost if you call Urbanest Westminster Student Accommodation your home. No matter how far you are in this ridiculously large city, or how lost in thought or well, how drunk, you will always find you way back home. It is, without a doubt, amongst the best-connected student houses of the region. It is located near the:
Lambeth North tube station
Westminster Underground stations
London Waterloo
Vauxhall mainline station
London Waterloo is among the busiest transport centres of the city and provides Urbanest student accommodation Westminster residents with excellent access to the whole rail network of South East England.
Living it up at Urbanest Westminster
Still not sold? How about those mental pub crawls? Urbanest Westminster student accommodation is a walk away from some of the most bitchin’ clubs, bars, and pubs of London. Planning to get bladdered after the exams? Have no problems while staying at this place. Moonwalk your way into:
Paladar
Baltic Restaurant & Bar
Mulberry Bush
The Bear and Staff
Castle Fish Bar
Urbanest Westminster Bridge sets its own standard for student housing in London. It offers a living experience that will give you not just a roof over your head, but memories that will stay forever. After all, these are the best days of your life!
A fantastic combined flat of en-suite and twin bedroom. Sharing the luxury shower room and bedroom with 1 other person in a sociable apartment. Our twin en-suite bedrooms feature a large window, built-in desk, desk chair, bed with memory foam mattress, wardrobe, plenty of storage space, underfloor heating and a sliding partition for added privacy. Each of the residents in this apartment shares a sleek communal kitchen lounge with 10 other residents. The kitchen comes equipped with a large fridge/freezer, fan oven, ceramic hobs, microwave/grill, various storage space and a spacious dining area. Our twin en-suite rooms are perfect for sharing with friends and for those looking for excellent value for money in the heart of London.
Room features:
Price £199/week
Move in
Move out
Total
14 Sep 2017
5 Sep 2018
£0
Stay 51 weeks
A spacious lockable bedroom with your own luxury en-suite shower room and a toilet in a bright, shared apartment. Each bedroom also features a large panoramic window looking out towards the city. Each of the rooms in this apartment shares a communal kitchen lounge with 10 other residents.
Price £299/week
Move in
Move out
Total
14 Sep 2017
5 Sep 2018
£15,206
Stay 51 weeks
A private bedroom with your own luxury shower room and toilet. Each bedroom includes a large window with views of the courtyard, built-in desk, desk chair, bed with memory foam mattress, plenty of storage space and underfloor heating. Each of the rooms in this apartment shares a communal kitchen lounge with 5 other residents. The kitchen comes equipped with a large fridge/freezer, fan oven, ceramic hobs, microwave/grill, various storage space and a spacious dining area. Our en-suite rooms are perfect for anyone sharing with a group of friends or making new ones.
Room features:
Flat features:
Price £284/week
Move in
Move out
Total
14 Sep 2017
5 Sep 2018
£0
Stay 51 weeks
A beautiful private lockable bedroom sharing a kitchen and two shower rooms with just 2 others in a modern three-bedroom flat. Each bedroom includes a large panoramic window facing out towards the courtyard, a bed with memory foam mattress, built-in desk, desk chair, underfloor heating and wadrobe and storage space.
Price £259/week
Move in
Move out
Total
15 Sep 2017
6 Sep 2018
£13,172
Stay 51 weeks
This 2 floor penthouse apartment is an excellent choice for those wanting extra space whilst being on the top floor of the 18 storey building. The contemporary studio is a modern flat split between two floors offering excellent flat space with courtyard views.
Price £725/week
Move in
Move out
Total
13 Sep 2017
4 Sep 2018
£36,871
Stay 51 weeks
This penthouse studio is an excellent choice for those wanting independent student living whilst being based on the top floor of urbanest Westminster 18 storey building. With views facing towards the courtyard this modern apartment features a bed with memory foam mattress, built-in desk, desk chair, underfloor heating and a luxury shower room. The sleek galley kitchen comes equipped with a fan oven, ceramic hob, microwave/grill, fridge/freezer and plenty of storage.
Penthouse studio apartment features:
Price £600/week
Move in
Move out
Total
13 Sep 2017
4 Sep 2018
£30,514
Stay 51 weeks
Our spacious and modern studio rooms are perfect for those who need a little extra space or want a place to focus on their studies. Each room features a bed with a memory foam mattress, built-in desk, desk chair, wardrobe, underfloor heating, galley kitchen with modern appliances such as a fan oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer and microwave/grill. The studio apartment also includes a lounge area, luxury shower room and excellent storage space.
Price £409/week
Move in
Move out
Total
14 Sep 2017
5 Sep 2018
£20,801
Stay 51 weeks
1-week rent is paid to confirm the booking.
The rent paid is non-refundable, and is adjusted in the final installment of the rent payment.
Rent Payments
Pay in Full
Pay in 3 installments
Pay in 10 installments
Mode of Payment
Pay using a debit card or a credit card (with 1.5%-2% surcharge by your bank) online, over the phone or at the reception.
Or pay via easy bank transfer
Within 14-days of paying your 1 week rent and accepting your tenancy agreement, you may cancel your booking. If you cancel within the 14-day free cancellation period, your booking deposit is duly refunded to you.
If you’d like to cancel outside the cool-off period, you can cancel if you can provide a replacement tenant to take over your tenancy. Until a suitable replacement is found, you are obligated to pay any dues as per the contracted agreement.
In case you need to a VISA to study in the UK, you may cancel before 31st July 2017, by providing relevant proof. In this case, your advance rent is refunded and you are released from your tenancy agreement.
Q. How much do I need to pay to book?
A. To book, payment of 1 weeks upfront rent and then you can pay the rest in instalments.
Q. Will I get this back?
A. No, the upfront rental payment gets applied to your last rent instalment – meaning you don’t need to wait around for a deposit refund.
Q. What form of payment do you take?
A. Payments made by credit/debit card or bank transfer are accepted. There is no charge when paying with a UK debit card and a 1.5-2% charge (by your bank) is added to all other card payments. Additional fees on bank/wire transfers will depend on your bank so check with them beforehand. We take either forms of payment, so long as it’s not cash.
Q. What is included in my rent?
A. The rent covers your room, use of the communal facilities, all utility bills such as electricity, hot water and heating, and contents insurance cover. It also includes your 50mbps broadband and wifi connection.
Q. Do I need to buy a TV licence?
A. Every household or apartment in the UK must have a TV license if they intend to watch live TV.
Q. What internet service do you provide?
A. 50Mbps connection to each room with unlimited downloads is provided. A fair and acceptable usage policy applies.
Q. Do I have to pay council tax?
A. Students are exempt from council tax, so no, you do not have to pay it.
Q. Who can be my guarantor?
A. The guarantor needs to be someone in full-time employment either based in the UK or based in your home country. Your guarantor could be your parent or guardian for instance however it cannot be yourself.
Q. I don’t live in the UK and don’t have a UK bank account – what should I do?
A. You can pay your rent by credit card or transfer the amount of rent to our client account.
Q. When do I need to pay my first rental instalment?
A. We offer 3 instalment types:
• Fully upfront
• 3 Instalments
• 10 Instalments
The first instalment always needs paid 14 days before the tenancy begins.
Q. Do you offer a cleaning service?
A. Yes
Q. Is there a curfew?
A. No, there is no curfew at urbanest, your secure access fob allows you to enter and leave whenever you wish.
Q. Can I have a party?
A. Yes. You are allowed to socialise in your room, but other residents must be respected and therefore noise levels will be controlled.
Q. Can I have guests to stay?
A. Yes, so long as they are guests and do not live permanently on the premises.
Q. Can I live in an urbanest building if I am not a student?
A. Urbanest buildings are designed as student accommodation and so we can only accommodate full-time students.
Q. Is there a car park?
A. It’s very hard to park in London as there are congestion and parking fees, however all of our properties are close to public transport links.
Q. Can I smoke in my room or in the building?
A. Urbanest properties is no-smoking building.
Q. If I vacate the property over the university holidays do I need to move my possessions out?
A. No. During the term of the tenancy the room is for your use only and you will only need to move out your belongings on the tenancy end date.
Q. What comes with the room? What will I need to purchase before the move in date?
A. All the rooms are fully furnished but you will need to bring your personal belongings including bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. You can pre-purchase bedding and kitchen items.
Q. How secure is my room?
A. Each room has an electronic swipe fob entry/locking system so that your belongings are safe. You need to use your pass to get into the building, then the lift lobby, then your room – so it’s very secure.
Q. What is the cost of the laundry?
A. The washing machine costs £2.50 and the dryer is £1.50.
Q. What is the tenancy agreement?
A. The tenancy agreement is a legally binding document between the landlord (owner) and the tenant (you). It sets out clearly defined rules of the building and the obligations of the Landlord and Tenant. This is useful because if there are any disputes, both the Landlord and Tenant will refer to the Tenancy Agreement.
Q. When do I move in?
A. You can move in any time after 3pm on the tenancy start date.
Q. Can I extend my tenancy?
A. If you would like to extend your tenancy you must notify urbanest as early as possible to ensure your room has not been let to someone else. Bookings happen early every year, so we recommend you rebook early to avoid disappointment.
Q. Can I vary the tenancy period?
A. Once you have signed your tenancy agreement you cannot shorten the tenancy period.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.