THE AREA
Kirby Street
Nestled in a fantastic central location, Kirby Street offers students the perfect balance between a quiet environment and the hustle and bustle of city life. The building is within easy reach of all major London universities and colleges including Check out the distance-travel table to see how far you are from your chosen university.
Living at Kirby Street will allow you to explore London easily with many of London’s landmark sights are just a short walk away. In less than 20 minutes, you can be at St. Paul’s, Barbican, Angel Islington, Holborn, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Oxford Circus, Covent Garden and Soho, making it the perfect place to explore all that this great city has to offer.
If you do need to travel a little further, Kirby Street is only 5 minutes walk to the nearest tube stations, Chancery Lane for the Central Line, and Farringdon for the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith and City lines along with over ground train services.
EATING, DRINKING AND SHOPPING
For food and drink, in addition to all the great local restaurants, Leather Lane market is only 200 meters away, offering a wide range of street food from all over the world. If you want to cook at home there are plenty of local supermarkets including Sainsbury Local, Tesco Express and Marks and Spencer simply food all within walking distance.
Kirby Street is excellently placed for some great shopping, you can look into the windows of Hatton Gardens renowned jewellery stores in seconds, be walking past all of the world famous shops on Oxford Street in 15 minutes or browsing in one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe, Stratford Westfield, in under half an hour.
Kirby Street is sure to provide you with the best student experience.
University | Distant | Travel Time |
University of the Arts (UAL) | Holborn: < 1 mile | 15 minute walk |
London School of Economics (LSE) | ||
City, University of London | ||
UAL (Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design) | Kings Cross: 1 mile north | 15 – 20 minute walk |
School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS) Vernon Square campus | ||
University College London (UCL), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Russell Square: 1 mile west | 15 – 20 minute walk |
SOAS (Russell Square Campus), The School of Pharmacy | ||
University of the Arts (UAL) | Oxford Circus | 20 minute commute |
University of Westminster (Cavendish Street & Regent Street) | ||
Guildhall School of Music and Drama Queen Mary, Westfield College and St Barts Campus | Barbican: < 1 mile east | 15 – 20 minute walk |
City, University of London, Cass Business School | ||
Imperial College London | South Kensington | 40 minute commute |
THE ROOM
Whether you are a first-year or a Postgraduate, our 128-bed property offers a wide range of modern and stylish studio’s to suit your needs.
Our studios are perfect for students to live independently and are designed for both relaxing and studying. All studios have their own private shower room, a fully fitted “hideaway” kitchen featuring a hob, combination microwave oven, fridge, and freezer. There is also plenty of space for your belongings with a wardrobe, under-bed storage, drawers and shelves.
Once you move in, you don’t need to worry about any additional costs normally associated with living independently; everything is included in your rent. All utility bills, Wi-Fi, contents insurance, security and maintenance services come as standard.
We offer five different room types, ranging from 20-35m², all offering a great place to study and live.
INDIVIDUAL ROOM TYPES
Classic Room
20-22m² Area |
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A classic studio ranges from 20-22m² and has a comfortable hideaway double bed along with all the great features listed above. You’ll have a well equipped and Wi-Fi connected workspace to live and study!
Premium 1 Studio
24-29m² Area |
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These studios range from 24-29m² and have either a three-quarter size or double bed. As well as your own bathroom and fully fitted kitchen/dining area, you’ll have a well equipped and Wi-Fi connected workspace.
Premium 2 Studio
21-35m² Area |
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Our premium range 2 studios vary from 21-35m² and have either a three-quarter size or double bed. As well as your own bathroom and fully fitted kitchen/dining area, you’ll have a well equipped and Wi-Fi connected workspace. Several of these studios also include a balcony.
Premium 3 Studio
28-35m² Area |
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Our fully equipped studio apartments are perfect if you prefer to live independently and study in private. Premium range 3 studios measure approximately 28-35m² and all have their own balcony.

Premium 4 Studio
34m² Area |
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There is only one of these premium range 4 studios, and this is approximately 34m² The room is divided into separate a living and bedroom areas and also has its own balcony.
THE BUILDING & FACILITIES
Living at Kirby Street will allow you to settle into London and focus on your studies.
The facilities of Ariana Social Community Kirby Street include:

An onsite Reception team

All bills included

24hour on-site security

Wi-Fi throughout the whole building

A common room featuring a large screen TV and a free pool table

A secure bike shed

Maintenance and repair service

Basic contents insurance covering your possessions

A private decked courtyard with seating and a all weather ping pong table

An onsite laundry facility*
*Additional charges apply

Parcel acceptance service**
** Parcel acceptance is subject to accepting terms and conditions. Please speak to the site team to find out more.