LSE Named UK’s Best Uni – Where Students Should Live in 2025
July 15, 2025
By The Stay Club London
LSE University of the Year 2025
Exciting news for everyone coming to London this September: the London School of Economics (LSE) has just been named University of the Year 2025 by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide!
For the first time ever, LSE has taken the top spot in the national rankings, surpassing Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, and Imperial, thanks to:
Exceptional graduate outcomes
World-leading social sciences teaching
A renewed focus on student experience
If you're about to start your LSE journey, where you choose to live can truly shape your whole experience. Let us introduce you to two fantastic home bases just over 15 minutes from campus: The Stay Club in Camden and Kentish Town.
Student accommodation near LSE
Now that LSE is officially the UK’s top university, your London adventure should be just as amazing, and The Stay Club helps make that possible.
London student accommodation just 15 minutes to LSE
Both Camden and Kentish Town locations are conveniently connected to LSE’s central campus at Holborn:
Camden Town → Holborn: ~17 minutes (Northern + Central Line)
Kentish Town → Temple: ~18 minutes (Northern + District Line)
That means shorter commutes, more flexibility, and the freedom to stay late on campus or discover London’s nightlife without any stress.
Stylish, Student-First Living
The Stay Club London is all about combining independence with a great sense of community. Here’s what you can look forward to:
All-inclusive rent
Fully furnished, self-contained studios
24/7 security & on-site support
Co-working spaces, cafés, and social lounges
Weekly student events
A global, welcoming student community
Whether you're an undergrad starting your first year or a postgrad looking for focus and freedom, this is student living taken to the next level.
London Student Life
Camden: Famous for its music scene, street food, art, and canal-side cafés, a creative hotspot and Gen Z favorite.
Kentish Town: Quieter, leafy, and relaxed,but still only minutes from the action.
Both neighbourhoods are safe, well-connected, and full of student life—the perfect mix of calm and character for wherever you are in your LSE journey.
Follow in the Footsteps of LSE Alumnae Who Are Shaping the Future
LSE has long produced global leaders, and the next generation of changemakers is already making waves. Meet five inspiring young alumnae redefining leadership across media, policy, climate, and digital rights:
Amika George — Founder, #FreePeriods
UK/India | LSE Class of 2021 Started the #FreePeriods campaign at 17. Published author and TIME’s Top 25 Most Influential Teens — all while completing her degree at LSE. “Periods are political.”
Ria Patel — COP26 Youth Delegate
UK | MSc Environmental Policy A passionate climate justice advocate representing UK youth at COP26 and beyond. “Young people are not just the future — we’re the now.”
Deborah Ababio — BBC Commissioner
UK/Ghana | MSc Media & Comms Driving inclusive storytelling at the BBC and shaping the future of British media. “Representation isn’t a trend — it’s a right.”
Sagal Farah — Founder, Somali Students Collective
UK/Somalia | BA Politics & IR, 2022 Founded a national support group for Somali students and now works in inclusive policy.
Monica Lewinsky — Digital Rights Advocate
USA | MSc in Social Psychology Now a global TED speaker and anti-bullying campaigner after returning to study at LSE. “Public shaming as a blood sport has to stop.”
Final Thought
With LSE now ranked as the best university in the country, it’s the perfect time to make the most of your university experience, not just academically, but socially and personally, too.
Book your spot now and get ready to live just minutes from LSE, at the heart of student life in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
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Need help? Reach out to us, and we'll be delighted to provide guidance throughout the booking process, ensuring you can make your reservation with confidence.
