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Westferry residence
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Information
Situated close to Canary Warf in the heart of London’s financial district this residence for international students, interns and backpackers offers a mixture single or twin en suite rooms as well as shared facilities and dormitory rooms.
There is a large communal kitchen, an eating area with seats, a table and a TV. This is a great place to relax and meet new people. There is High speed (20MB) Wifi available throughout building and in rooms and even a fully equipped gym to help keep you healthy during your stay in London.
Facilities
 Study room |
 Bike Storage |
 Free WiFi |
 Communal kitchen |
 CCTV |
 All bills are included |
 Washing and drying machines |
 Gym |
 Onsite Security |
 Vending Machines |
 Wheelchair Accessible |
 Freezer |
 Iron/Ironing Board |
 Maintenance Team |
Local Area and Attractions
Located on the edge of the River Thames, on the edge of Canary Wharf, Westferry is ideally located to reach Central London. Canary Wharf is a short walk, ideal for shopping or a coffee in one of its cafés overlooking the river. You are also walking distance to the famous Billingsgate Market and just a short trip across the river to the excellent O2 with its restaurants, cinemas, bowling alleys and world class concert venues.
Travel a little further and you have the beautiful village of Greenwich, home of the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. You can even use your Oyster card and start your journey home with a trip on the Emirates Cable Car which goes back across the Thames taking in some fantastic river views.
Availability and pricing
Please note: Rates are per week and start from the price indicated.
Information below is subject to change, so please check with us to confirm exact availability and pricing.
What type of rooms are available?
En-suite and non en-suite singles and twins are available for short term or long term bookings. A TV area, study room and your own lockable kitchen space allow you to live life in the heart of London the way that you choose.
Single Room
Completely private room, with quality bed, wardrobe, drawers and sink with vanity unit. Davies Court also provides en suite singles, which includes your own private toilet and shower.
Twin Room
Room shared with someone else of the same sex, each person having a quality bed, wardrobe, drawers and share a sink with shaving and vanity unit. These twins also include a toilet and a shower.
Where is the residence located?
Canary Wharf is a short walk, for shopping, cafés and restaurants or to catch a two minute train to the O2 Arena. There is also a station 200 metres away at Westferry (Zone 2) DLR station.
What can I book?
En-suite singles, twins, and non en-suite singles are available for short term or long term bookings. A TV area, study room and your own lockable kitchen space allow you to live life in the heart of London the way that you choose.
Is it affordable?
The prices are among the best in London including all bills, contents insurance, 20MB Wi-Fi and LAN internet with Freeview TV access for every guest.
How much is the booking fee?
For bookings of less than 4 full weeks a booking fee of £50 will be added to the invoice.
Is the residence secure?
The residence has 24 hour key fob access and CCTV, whilst a porter is on duty throughout the night. Rooms and communal areas are serviced regularly.
Do I need to pay a damage/key deposit?
There is a refundable damage deposit or £300 and a key deposit of £30 to be paid directly to the residence prior to arrival. This deposit will be refunded at checkout assuming, of course, that the room has not been damaged and you have not lost the key of course.
Can I meet new people?
The experienced team focus on creating accommodation with a family atmosphere for all of their guests. Shared kitchens are a great place to meet new friends in London.
Can I smoke in the accommodation?
Smoking in indoor public places such as student residences is not permitted in the UK. You can smoke outside the accommodation in designated smoking areas.
What they say
Really, we are very happy with our room at the residence. James in the residences team has helped us with all aspects of our booking and we would like to say, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking
“We have been working with London Homestays for over 5 years. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London
“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English
“LSC Stanton has been working with London Homestays since 2011 and we are very pleased with the quality of accommodation and service they give to us. We have a good relationship with the team and they are always on hand to deal with any last-minute requests.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre
“Cooperation with London Homestays is always great! We highly appreciate proactive approach and effort to ensure the best possible services for our groups. We always had a great clean accommodation, friendly family and smart local organisers. Students of our groups were satisfied and they enjoyed staying in London very much. We would like to recommend this agency. The whole team is very kind.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours
“We offer internships in London to European students and looked for a reliable partner to provide accommodation to our candidates. We have been very happy with the services provided by London Homestays, as have our candidates, as they have always received quickly information on families, the possibility to book a room in a short delay and also a good quality of families. I would recommend without any doubt this agency. The team is very professional, efficient and friendly :). We hope to send new trainees soon!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas
“Our school from the Czech Republic has had great experiences with London Homestays. They are one of the only hosting agencies who would accept our very young guests (under 12). The host families were generally welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The service provided by the coordinator Kate O’Connor and other admin staff is second to none.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School
Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.
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