Student accommodation in Greenwich, London

Greenwich student accommodation is ideal for students studying at the University of Greenwich, as you can walk to lectures and seminars. Greenwich also has convenient transport links, benefitting from regular buses, the DLR, Southeastern Railway, and the tube. Take the train from Greenwich town centre to London Bridge in under ten minutes, or jump on the Jubilee line at North Greenwich and reach Green Park or Bond Street in just fifteen minutes. If you fancy a different way of getting around, you can even take a cable car from Greenwich Peninsula across the River Thames to the Royal Docks!

Greenwich is famous for its picturesque scenery. Stroll through Greenwich town centre and you’ll reach the Cutty Sark. From there you can take a walk along the bank of the River Thames into the Old Royal Naval College. You might recognise it from the background of films like Pirates of the Caribbean and the King’s Speech, or TV shows like the Crown and Bridgerton! And, of course, you can’t miss Greenwich Park. A World Heritage Site, Greenwich Park spans 74 hectares and contains the Greenwich Observatory, a boating lake, beautiful flower gardens, a deer park, and the Greenwich Meridian Line. It’s the perfect place to hang out with friends or take a walk to clear your head.

Student accommodation in Greenwich is surrounded by a wide selection of places to grab a bite or enjoy a pint. The O2 has a wide selection of affordable high-street restaurants and bars to explore, while Greenwich town centre is the place to go for pubs. If you like outside drinking and great atmospheres, don’t miss the beer gardens at the Gipsy Moth or the Trafalgar Tavern. Or, head to Grind or The Lost Hour for delicious cocktails at affordable prices. Black Eye Coffee is the perfect brunch spot in East Greenwich, or try Hullabaloo for a selection of vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine.

There’s lots to get stuck into nearby to student housing in Greenwich. Catch a film at Greenwich Picturehouse with their student membership which gets you £3 off tickets and 25% off food and snacks. Head to the O2 for live music or to take advantage of the range of activities available - oxygen-free jumping or VR experiences, anyone? Take a walk through Greenwich town centre, and explore the eclectic stalls at Greenwich market. You’ll find everything from rare antiques to funky clothing to delicious food, every single week. Then pop over to Up the Creek Comedy Club for some live entertainment and belly laughs. If you fancy a night out, Studio 338 is the place to go. Based in the Greenwich Peninsula, this club and live music venue always has something exciting on the agenda.

There are plenty of shopping opportunities near student houses in Greenwich. For outlet shopping, the O2 is ideal, offering everything from high-street stores to designer brands. Greenwich town centre and East Greenwich have a wide selection of independent stores and charity shops to explore. Take a look in Music & Video Exchange for vintage records, or Stepping Stones for crystals, candles, and sage.

The wide range of student accommodation Greenwich has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student properties in Greenwich to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our Greenwich student housing and find your next home, today.