Sidney Webb HouseRosebery Hall is now open for bookings for 2025/26. We are closely monitoring system performance however, your feedback is invaluable during this process, so please only use the error form here to report any issues.
Fully refurbished in 2017, Sidney Webb House is located near Borough Market in the London borough of Southwark and close to the South Bank area of the River Thames. The hall is independently managed and owned by Unite Students Ltd.
Travel time to campus On foot: 45 mins By bike: 19 mins By public transport: 24 mins
Closest London Underground stations Borough
Who can apply to Sidney Webb House? Postgraduate and undergraduate students.
Virtual tour imagery To view a virtual tour of Sidney Webb House, 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 Sidney Webb House is a self-catered hall. Flat kitchens are equipped with a fitted electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Please note that Sidney Webb House does not permit students to bring personal fridges into their bedroom. To see what's provided in the kitchen see What we provide in each hall [PDF].
Layout Flat-style with rooms grouped into flats of between six and eight rooms, sharing a kitchen/dining room. There are same sex flats and mixed flats in this hall (subject to availability) students should be aware of their selection when booking.
What's included in the rent? Wi-Fi, insurance and utility bills.
Prices for 2025/26 Prices on this page are for 2025/26. To see prices for 2024/25 please review our table of accommodation fees.
Cleaning Communal areas are cleaned fortnightly. You are responsible for cleaning your own room and bathroom, and for keeping the shared areas clean and removing rubbish in between cleans.
Card operated laundry - a wash costs £3.50 and a dry £2.00.
"Great social life. The committee organised a packed Fresher’s week, and events have continued throughout the year ranging from film nights, to a Brazilian Carnival evening, a pool party, Chinese New Year and 'international pot luck' cuisine nights."
"Nearby Borough High Street offers a wealth of different cuisines for everyone and transport links are good if you plan on going out."
You’re welcome to visit Sidney Webb House, but we’ll need to arrange with Unite Students hall staff first to ensure that someone is available to show you around. They might not be able to show you a bedroom (if they’re all occupied), but you can look at communal areas. Please contact us beforehand at: accommodation@lse.ac.uk.
For a fare estimate and to book with an eco-friendly taxi company, visit Green Tomato Cars.
Nearest Underground stations
Borough (Northern line) Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo and Northern line)
Nearest railway stations
Elephant & Castle
To Sidney Webb House by car
The address for your satnav is: 159 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4WW
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)
Sidney Webb House is located inside the London’s Congestion Charge/Ultra Low Emission Zone area.
If you drive to Sidney Webb 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
Flat with 3 bedrooms containing queen-size beds, wardrobe, desk and chair, storage. You must provide your own duvet, pillows, bed linen and towels. Flat has kitchen and bathroom for occupants to share. Maximum occupancy of flat is three. Suitable for three students who know each other.
Double room with queen sized bed, wardrobe, bedside table, desk and chair, storage, and en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Separate kitchen for own use. You must provide your own duvet, pillows, bed linen and towels.
Queen room with queen sized bed, wardrobe, bedside table, desk and chair, storage, and en-suite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet. Separate kitchen for own use. You must provide your own duvet, pillows, bed linen and towels.
