Posted on 17th December 2024

Royal Holloway, University of London

Premium accommodation in London

Make AXO Student Living’s Royal Holloway accommodation your new term-time home.

We’re offering our spacious studios to students worldwide, with high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury amenities and 24/7 on-site maintenance. Our all-inclusive bills mean you can enjoy your time in the UK’s capital free of worry.

AXO Student Living’s outstanding accommodation near Royal Holloway will put you right on the University of London’s doorstep. We have exceptional properties in areas like Camden, Islington and New Cross, all well-connected areas with a history of their own!

If you’re looking for Royal Holloway student accommodation in Zones 1 and 2 (available to all students), our properties may be what you’re looking for.

Why choose Royal Holloway?

The Research Excellence Framework declared Royal Holloway, University of London, to be among the top 25% of UK universities. It was given a rating of international excellence and formally recognised for its world-leading research!

These achievements are just a short collection of the university’s accolades. Others include the Silver Athena Swan Award, which recognised Royal Holloway’s commitment to gender equality and inclusion.

Undergraduate students can apply for any of their 234 courses (but don’t forget: the university also offers 121 postgraduate qualifications!)

Royal Holloway is most known for its history department (which boasts the largest number of staff in the UK) and world-class Physics community.

Outside of lectures, students can explore the university’s leafy campus, located in the town of Egham Hill. Home to Windsor Castle, Thorpe Park, and the Ascot Racecourse, you can see some of London’s greatest attractions.

But the best way to finish a day of sightseeing is by returning home to your private Royal Holloway accommodation.

Student travel links near Royal Holloway

Booking a room in our accommodation near Royal Holloway, University of London means you’ll be in a Zone 1 or Zone 2 area.

In close proximity to other historic London areas, like the City of Westminster and Belsize Park, you can make the journey to and from campus with these accessible transport links.

1. Train

The nearest railway station to Royal Holloway is Egham, situated close to Egham town centre.

Trains from Camden Road, Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate station (all close to our Royal Holloway student accommodation) to Egham can take around 37 minutes on average.

  • Camden: From Camden Road station, take the Overground to Richmond, then transfer to a South Western Railway service to Egham.
    Islington: From Highbury & Islington station, take the Overground to Richmond, then switch to a South Western Railway train to Egham.
  • New Cross: From New Cross Gate station, take the Overground to Clapham Junction, then board a South Western Railway service to Egham.

For detailed schedules and ticket information, students should consult the National Rail website.

2. Bus

Direct bus routes from Camden, Islington, and New Cross to Egham Hill are limited.

However, if you’re making the journey from our Royal Holloway student accommodation, be sure to use Transport for London’s Journey Planner to find suitable bus combinations.

What courses are popular at Royal Holloway?

Royal Holloway’s creative writing program has achieved significant recognition, having been ranked first in the UK by the Times Good University Guide 2022!

If you’re interested in information technology, you’ll be pleased to know that the university has established itself as a leader in the field.

Royal Holloway’s Cybersecurity Fundamentals course was deemed the most popular free online university course in August 2022! The Department of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway is also internationally recognised for its teaching quality.

The department offers a range of undergraduate degree programs, including biology, medical biochemistry, biomedical sciences, zoology, ecology, and conservation.

Book a room in our Royal Holloway accommodation today!

Make the most of your university experience with AXO Student Living’s private Royal Holloway accommodation. We’re offering students comfortable, high-quality living quarters at reasonable prices.

Book a room in one of our spacious studios and start your academic journey today!