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Kingston upon Thames gives you the best of both worlds — a charming riverside market town with the whole of London just a 25-minute train ride away. Home to Kingston University's four campuses, it blends small-town charm with genuine city convenience, all set along the banks of the River Thames.
Between lectures, you'll find shopping at the Bentall Centre and Eden Walk, riverside walks through Canbury Gardens, and a nightlife scene built around Kingston's bars, clubs and the Rose Theatre. And with Bushy Park, Richmond Park and Hampton Court Palace all close by, there's plenty of green space to escape to when you need a break from city life. Browse our student accommodation in Kingston below and start your journey today.
Excellent social scene and everyone was very friendly with lots of helpful advice.
ViBe Student Living
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I’ve lived here for the past three years, and it’s been the best student accommodation in Kingston. The location is ideal, especially for Penrhyn Road campus, with everything you need nearby (3mins walk from kingston centre). The staff have always been friendly and quick to resolve any issues, which made a big difference. Overall, I’ve had a great experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation in Kingston.
One Penryhn Road
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Kingston blends riverside charm with city convenience. Shop at the Bentall Centre or Eden Walk, catch a show at the Rose Theatre, or unwind in Canbury Gardens, and with central London just 25 minutes away by train, a bigger day or night out is always within easy reach.
Yes, Kingston offers small-town charm with the benefits of London on your doorstep. It's also one of London's safest boroughs, making it a popular choice for students who want city access without the pace of central London.
Kingston is home to Kingston University's four campuses, and is also within easy reach of St Mary's University, Twickenham, and UAL's Wimbledon Campus, giving students access to a wider network of institutions nearby.
Kingston's compact town centre is easy to explore on foot, with regular bus services connecting the university's campuses. Kingston train station offers direct services into central London Waterloo in around 25 minutes.
Kingston upon Thames was ranked the third safest borough in London in 2025 (Guard Mark), making it one of the capital's most reassuring places for students to live.