Robeson House
Located beside Burgess Park, the largest park in Southwark at 56 hectares, the newly unveiled Robeson House offers modern accommodation exclusively for LSE graduate students.
Opened in 2025, this state-of-the-art residence offers a mixture of sleek ensuite rooms and studios. With its contemporary design, gym, accessible outdoor terraces, and flexible study spaces, it provides an immersive living experience for students seeking both comfort and community.
Travel time to campus
On foot: 80 mins
By bike: 21 mins
By public transport (bus): 35 mins
Closest London Underground stations
Elephant and Castle
Who can apply to Robeson House?
Graduate students.
Catering and kitchen
Robeson House is a self-catered hall. Depending on your room choice, you will have access to either a private or a shared kitchen. Kitchens contains an oven, a stove with grill, a fridge/freezer, and a microwave. You will have to supply your own utensils and crockery. However, utensil packs are available for purchase. For details of what's in the kitchen see What we provide in each hall [PDF].
Layout
Corridor-style with rooms along a corridor and flat-style with rooms grouped into flats of between eight to twelve rooms. Please see images of our common areas here.
What's included in the rent?
Wi-Fi, insurance and utility bills.
Prices for 2026/27
Prices on this page are for 2026/27. To see prices for 2025/26 please visit our table of accommodation fees.
Cleaning
Communal areas are cleaned daily. You are responsible for cleaning your own room.
Planned refurbishment
To see if any works are scheduled for this hall see Planned refurbishment works in halls.
Additional information
- A wash costs £3.60 and a dry £2.50.
- You will need to ensure you have an active gym membership in order to use the gym at Robeson House. Induction and membership are managed via the LSESU - please see details and pricing here.
Please visit the hall section on our Halls Life platform to learn more about what to do around the hall.
- Taxi travel: For a fare estimate and to book with an eco-friendly taxi company, visit Green Tomato Cars.
- Nearest Underground stations: Elephant and Castle (Bakerloo and Northern line)
- Nearest railway stations: Elephant and Castle Railway
- To Robeson House by car: The address for your satnav is: Robeson House, 47A Glengall Road, London SE15 6NF
- Parking: Parking is very limited in Central London. To see the nearest car parks and on-street parking, visit: Parkopedia
- Congestion Charge and Low Emission Zone (LEZ):Robeson House is outside the congestion zone, but within the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). See here for more information: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zoneYou need to pay the Low Emission Zone charge, if your car doesn’t meet LEZ emissions standards. The LEZ charge operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To check if your car meets the emission standards visit: LEZ vehicle checker
- Email: Robeson.house@lse.ac.uk
- Tel: 020 736 241 70
You can see life at Robeson House with our video tour.
You can navigate the 360 tour of the hall here.
You can explore the 360 tours of each room type using the links below:
Room options
Single ensuite room, private bathroom
Large single ensuite room, private bathroom
Studio, private bathroom
