Student living in East London

Accommodation: En suite rooms, studios

Facilities: Cinema room, roof terrace, gym, games room, study area

Best local places to eat: BOXPARK, Lantana, Doughnut Time, Pizza Union

Great entertainment: Gigi’s, Platform, Bounce, Golden Bee

Must-see landmarks: St Leonard’s Church, Regent’s Canal, Hoxton Trust Community Garden, Shoreditch Park

Closest train station: Hoxton (4 mins)

Nearby universities: London College of Fashion (9 mins), Istituto Marangoni (19 mins), London Metropolitan University, Aldgate (21 mins), City, University of London (25 mins)

Why choose Hoxton?  

“Great site, great team and great location. There is plenty to do with the local cafés, restaurants and entertainment venues. The travel links are great, with London Bridge 25 minutes away by bus and train and Tube stations within 5 minutes’ walk” – Ash, iQ Hoxton

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Accommodation: Studios, apartments

Facilities: Gym, cinema, private dining room, sky lounge, art studio, dance studio, study areas

Best local places to eat: Pizza Union, Paula’s Café, NEPA, Shoreditch Grind

Great entertainment: Bounce, Flight Club, BOXPARK, Golden Bee

Must-see landmarks: Regent’s Canal, Shoreditch Park, Hoxton Street Market, Columbia Road Flower Market

Closest Tube: Old Street (2 mins)

Nearby universities: London College of Fashion (12 mins), City, University of London (17 mins), Istituto Marangoni (23 mins), London Metropolitan University, Aldgate (24 mins)

Why choose Shoreditch?

“The best night life in London and a few stops via train to Camden where they have markets and loads of food stalls” – Arj and Pene, iQ Shoreditch

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Accommodation: En suite rooms, studios

Facilities: Gym, social spaces, outdoor area

Best local places to eat: Cereal Killer Cafe, London Cocktails Club, The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town, VQ Aldgate, Poppie’s Fish and Chips

Great entertainment:

Jack the Ripper Tour, Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane, Rich Mix, Idea Store  

Must-see landmarks: Tower Bridge, Victoria Park, Spitalfields Market, The Gherkin

Closest Tube: Aldgate East (4 mins)

Nearby universities: Hult International Business School (6 mins), Istituto Marangoni (6 mins), Barts & London School of Medicine (7 mins), London Metropolitan University, Aldgate (7 mins)

Why choose Magenta House?

“Magenta House is more than just a place to stay. It’s a vibrant community that is welcoming and makes you feel right at home, in a great location with lots to see and do for everyone” – Paul and Diana, iQ Magenta House

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Accommodation: En suite rooms, studios

Facilities: Sky lounge, gym, cinema room, study area and roof terrace

Best local places to eat: The Blues Kitchen, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta, Spitalfields Market

Great entertainment: Ballie Balderson, Junkyard Golf, Folklore

Must-see landmarks: Sky Garden, Tower of London, Aldgate Square, Chaucer Gardens

Closest Tube: Aldgate East (4 mins)

Nearby universities: Hult International Business School (2 mins), London Metropolitan University (CASS) (4 mins), Barts & London School of Medicine (8 mins), Istituto Marangoni (9 mins)

Why choose Aldgate?

“I feel that Aldgate gives our residents the best of both worlds. Being in a rather quiet area is perfect for those that don’t want to be around the constant hustle and bustle of the city, but with great transport links to more central areas in London” – Rosie, iQ Aldgate

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Accommodation: En suite rooms newly upgraded for 21/22

Facilities: Social spaces, courtyard, study areas

Best local places to eat: Beigel Bake, Howl at the Moon, Rapsa, Viet Hoa, Dishoom

Great entertainment: Junkyard Golf, Bounce, Flight Club, Village Underground

Must-see landmarks: Brick Lane, Tower of London, Regent’s Canal, Victoria Park

Closest train station: Hoxton (8 mins)

Nearby universities: Point Blank Music School (9 mins), London College of Fashion (11 mins), University of Liverpool, London (19 mins), City, University of London (23 mins)

Why choose Will Wyatt Court?

“Great new facilities, two minutes from Shoreditch Park and just the right location to enjoy nights out in Hoxton and Shoreditch” – Raihana, iQ Will Wyatt Court

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