A similar set up to university halls, private halls offer great facilities such as en-suite bathrooms, shared lounges, on site security and 24 hour reception. Cluster flats are also available, giving you the option to live and share facilities with your friends.

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Once you’ve made it into university, the excitement is almost too much to handle. Getting into one of the best universities in the United Kingdom is a major accomplishment, although you’ll need to find somewhere to live after you’ve worked out how much you can comfortably afford.

Some students might be lucky enough to have the financial support from parents, while others need to rely on student loans. It’s taking all of this as well as the cost of living into consideration, that allows you to calculate how much you could afford to set aside for your student accommodation.

With thousands of international students streaming into the United Kingdom to benefit from its top educational system, there are plenty of options available when it comes to student accommodation in London. One of the options that make the most sense in terms of high quality living are the London private student halls. These provide comprehensive-living that allows you to live with other students attending university in London. Private student halls are perfect for anyone leaving the protection and comfort of living at home for the first time, and you may also be able to pay for this type of accommodation weekly, making it easier to keep within your budget.

Many students also have the option of looking for private accommodation such as furnished or unfurnished flats, studio flats or houses. Many universities also offer first-years accommodation in university halls. Apart from comfortable, safe and good-value-for-money accommodation, university halls are also usually furnished and shared areas include bathrooms, lounge areas and the kitchen. The options are varied, and student halls could be self-catering, part-catered or fully catered. While at first it could take getting used to sharing with others, this is where great friendships form and you’ll be part of the social scene within record time.

The benefit of living in any one of the private student halls available across London, is probably the support from others also leaving their hometown for the first time. In reality, a university could be an expensive luxury, and sharing with other first-year student is a great way to take your first steps towards independence. Private halls can often be close to the university, or close to a direct transport which will ensure that you will get to lectures on time and without any hassle.

At StudentTenant.com we understand the importance of finding the perfect place to call home during studies. Our team of experts have all of the experience needed to bring the most suited tenants and landlords together. No matter your budget or preference, our team are equipped with all the knowledge and experience to make your move as easy and hassle-free as it should be. If you would like to explore the option of private halls further, they are available in most of the desirable parts of the city.

Camden is one of the most bustling boroughs in London, with Camden Town being a hub of arts, music and theatre. It's also home to The Open University, and there are plenty of private student halls that house the many students there.

South Kensington is another popular student destination, offering a variety of private halls options, as well as cultural landmarks such as The Royal Albert Hall and the nearby Victoria and Albert Museum. The Imperial College is located here along with nearby private halls, and so is the Royal College of Art, Royal College of Music and Heythrop College, part of the University of London. This University is the UK's largest, with over 170,000 full- and part-time students in attendance.