Bankside House
Bankside House is located in the historic borough of Southwark on the Thames’ South Bank. A walk along the river will take you to the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern and the South Bank Arts Centre, as well as the famous Borough Market.
Travel time to campus
On foot: 27 mins
By bike: 13 mins
By public transport: 24 mins
Closest London Underground stations
London Bridge, Southwark
Who can book at Bankside House?
Undergraduate students first, but if we still have rooms available in late summer, we may open Bankside House to a small number of graduate students, too.
Virtual tour images
To view the virtual tour of Bankside House, select the 'view 360° tour' button on this page. Please not that our virtual room tours are a representation of each room type only.
Catering and kitchens
Bankside House is a catered hall. Six evening meals and one brunch are included in your rent during term time. Catering is not provided during the vacation periods. For menus and meal times see Catering in LSE halls.
Shared snack point kitchens are on each floor and are open 24hrs. For details of what's in the kitchen, see What we provide in each hall [PDF].
Layout
Corridor-style with rooms along the corridor.
Bed sizes
There are a limited number of rooms with long beds at Bankside House. If you need a long bed, you will be able to select this at the time of booking (subject to availability). For bed sizes, view the Table of bed sizes in halls.
What's included in the rent?
Six dinners and one brunch per week in term-time, Wi-Fi, insurance and utility bills. Also includes common room activities and portable appliance testing. Meals are not served during the Winter and Spring break, but the cost is spread over the full stay. For 2026/27 onwards, 1x wash and 1 x dry for each week of your contract (pre-loaded onto your laundry account).
Prices for 2026/27
Prices on this page are for 2026/27. To see prices for 2025/26 please review our table of accommodation fees.
Cleaning
Communal areas cleaned daily. You are responsible for cleaning your own room. A cleaning service is available.
Planned refurbishment
To see if any works are scheduled for this hall see Planned refurbishment works in halls.
Additional information
- Once you have spent your pre-loaded laundry balance, card operated laundry and ironing room - a wash costs £2.80 and a dry £1.40
- Optional room cleaning service from £15.00
- Personal fridge £20 per term, £60 for the whole academic year. If you do wish to bring a small fridge to the hall to keep in your room, you will need to pay these charges.
"Bankside House is one of LSE's best halls. The facilities are incredible, and it's just 25 minutes walk from campus."
"Tate Modern art gallery and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre are on our doorstep, and there are plenty of restaurants on the Southbank."
"I enjoy jogging along the South Bank - every time I feel as if I am on a sightseeing tour."
"The student committee organise amazing events, from the Christmas boat party to paintballing. There's never a dull moment at Bankside."
Please contact us to request an appointment for your viewing and we will do our best to assist. Email banksidereception@lse.ac.uk.
Visit and open days
For other opportunities to visit our accommodation, see: Visit LSE
Travel to Bankside House
For travel options from where you are, see: Bankside House on Google Maps
Taxi travel
For a fare estimate and to book with an eco-friendly taxi company, visit Green Tomato Cars.
Nearest Underground stations
Southwark (Jubilee line)
Borough (Northern line)
London Bridge (Jubilee and Northern lines)
Blackfriars (Circle and District lines)
Nearest railway stations
Blackfriars
Waterloo East
Cannon Street
London Bridge
To Bankside House by car
The address for your satnav is: 24 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9JA
Parking
Parking is very limited in Central London. Bankside House has its own driveway, where you can pull in for unloading on arrival day. To see the nearest car parks and on-street parking, visit: Parkopedia
During term-time some car parking spaces are available at a charge. For more information contact the Bankside House reception.
Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
Bankside House is inside London’s Congestion Charge/Ultra Low Emission Zone area.
If you drive to Bankside House on weekdays you need to pay the Congestion Charge. Visit: Congestion Charge
You also need to pay the ULEZ charge, if your car doesn’t meet ULEZ emissions standards. The ULEZ charge operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To check if your car meets the emission standards visit: ULEZ vehicle checker
Travel from here to LSE campus
Directions from Bankside House to LSE Campus on Google Maps
Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7107 5750
Email: banksidereception@lse.ac.uk
