High Holborn Residence
High Holborn is situated just over ten minutes walk away from LSE campus, near the fashionable areas of Covent Garden and Soho. The main shopping district of Oxford Street is moments away, as are many of the capital’s major landmarks.
Travel time to campus
On foot: 11 mins
By bike: 4 mins
By public transport: 10 mins
Closest London Underground stations
Holborn, Covent Garden
Who can book at High Holborn Residence?
Postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Virtual tour images
To view the virtual tour of High Holborn Residence, select the 'view 360° tour' button on this page. Please note that our virtual room tours are a representation of each room type only.
Catering and kitchens
High Holborn is a self-catered hall. Well equipped kitchens are provided in each flat. For details of what's in the kitchen see What we provide in each hall [PDF].
During the academic year, accommodation fees at High Holborn are inclusive of 5 complimentary breakfasts per week (Monday -Friday), during the term time. In the academic year 2025/26, this breakfast will be provided in the Fourth Floor Restaurant, which is located on campus and offers a variety of healthy and delicious breakfast options. The location of the breakfast service in 2026/27 will be confirmed shortly (complimentary breakfast will continue to be provided).
Breakfast is served from 8am to 10:30am on weekdays, and you can choose from either a full English breakfast or a continental breakfast, with one hot or cold beverage. You will be required to download the LSE Food Club App to redeem your complimentary breakfasts, and further information on how to do this will be provided prior to your arrival at the start of term.
Layout
Flat-style with rooms grouped into flats of four or five bedrooms with shared kitchen, shower and toilet facilities. All rooms have wash-basins. There are same sex flats and mixed flats in this hall (subject to availability), students should be aware of their selection when booking.
Bed sizes
There are a limited number of rooms with long beds at High Holborn Residence. 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?
Wi-Fi, insurance and utility bills. Also includes common room activities and portable appliance testing. 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 are cleaned daily. Kitchens are cleaned once a week only. You are responsible for keeping your kitchen tidy and for cleaning your own room.
Planned refurbishment
To see if any works are scheduled for this hall see Planned refurbishment works in halls.
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.
"High Holborn location is right in the heart of the West End and only five to ten minutes from LSE. The hall has a warm, welcoming feel and staying close to the LSE campus during my first year has been invaluable."
"Living with flatmates has been a great social experience with lots of events held in the common room that all the residents can get involved in."
Please contact us to request an appointment for your viewing and we will do our best to assist. Email high.holborn@lse.ac.uk.
Visit and open days
An opportunity to visit our accommodation. Visit LSE pages here.
Travel to High Holborn Residence
For travel options from where you are, visit: High Holborn Residence 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
Tottenham Court Road (Central and Northern line)
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly line)
Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly line)
Nearest railway stations
Charing Cross
To High Holborn Residence by car
The address for your satnav is: 178 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA
Parking
Parking is very limited in Central London. To see the nearest car parks and on-street parking, visit: Parkopedia
Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
High Holborn Residence is located inside the London’s Congestion Charge/Ultra Low Emission Zone area.
If you drive to High Holborn Residence 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 High Holborn Residence to LSE campus on Google Maps.
Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7107 5737
Email: high.holborn@lse.ac.uk
