LSE Accommodation Spotlight: Nayana

My experience of Roseberry Hall

Hi! I am Nayana, in this blog I will tell you all about my experience of staying in LSE accommodation during my time at the Summer School - I stayed at LSE’s Rosebery Hall! In as great a city as London, the accommodation options are incredibly varied, from LSE halls to hotels to rental properties. While some students decide to go for private accommodation, LSE also offers plenty of options to suit most budgets and preferences. LSE has several halls of residence for Summer School – in 2023, these included Sidney Webb House, High Holborn, Passfield Hall, Carr-Saunders Hall, Bankside House, and Rosebery Hall. Having visited friends who have stayed in many of these halls, each one is unique with their own perks. Since I stayed at Rosebery Hall, I will be focusing on my experience of staying there. 

Location

LSE’s Rosebery Hall is situated in Islington, with the closest underground stations being Angel or King’s Cross/St Pancras. It is located around a 25 minute walk from campus, or 20 minutes via public transport. I would usually take the bus in the morning to campus (most students staying here did this), as the bus stop is right outside Rosebery Hall. Getting into the rest of the city is just as easy, especially when using the bus. 

Facilities 

When I first arrived at Rosebery Hall, the staff were really welcoming, and the other students were all open to making new friends! I stayed in a single room - the storage in my room was great (I was particularly happy with this due to my love for shopping) and the desk was big enough to do work. The bedroom also had a full size mirror and a sink. Bedrooms and shared facilities were cleaned frequently during the weeks I stayed there, and I was also provided with mini toiletries which I found really nice. On each floor at Rosebery Hall, there is a shared kitchen - I used this a lot, especially to cook dinner or store food in the fridge. The kitchen was always kept clean and tidy, it was also a great place to hang out with my new friends, in the evenings or before going out. Roseberry Hall also had a games room with a pool table and couches, which was also a great hang out spot. There was also a garden area outside, which had seating, and since it was summer the warm weather made it really nice. Lastly, each morning we were provided with breakfast, which was my favourite feature of Roseberry Hall (on the mornings I managed to get up in time!). The breakfast options were amazing and would change each day. There was so much choice - whether that be fresh fruit, pastries, a cooked breakfast or just a coffee, there is something provided to suit everyone’s preferences. 

Things to do near Roseberry

When my friends and I were exploring the local area, we realised just a few minute’s walk from Rosebery Hall was a beautiful street full of shops, cafes and restaurants. In the morning I would always get a coffee from Gail’s (a British bakery) and we would try to visit one or two of the different restaurants near us a week. A personal favourite of mine was Pizza Pilgrims - we ate there three times. Before going out to clubs, we would go to different bars in our area - they were always lively even during weekdays so the atmosphere was really nice. If I had had more time, I would have liked to go to the Barbican Arts Centre.

I hope this blog gave you further insight into LSE’s halls of residence, particularly Roseberry. I absolutely loved my time at Summer School - I have made friends for life and had the chance to study in my favourite city! 

This blog was written by one of our 2023 Student Ambassadors, who are here to share their stories and help you understand the summer school experience at LSE.