Frequently asked questions

Short stays from just a single night are available, and the maximum stay in staff accommodation is 364 days. The best rates are available for stays of 29 days and more.

Any LSE staff members, visiting researchers, teachers and lecturers, and visitors to administrative divisions. If you are not sure about your eligibility please contact us.

Students can't stay in faculty accommodation. But we have a large selection of student accommodation available. For more details visit: Accommodation for students

You have two options, depending on how you want to pay for your booking:  

Option 1 - pay by card to book online
If you pay by credit or debit card, you can make a booking online. You'll need your card to pay for the booking straight away.  

Check availability and book

Option 2 - pay by IDN and contact us to book
If your department is going to pay for you with a budget code/internal debit note (IDN), please contact us to make the booking for you. You can still check availability online, but you won't be able to book. 

Please note: never send us your credit or debit card details over email or in the post.

Yes, your department can book for you. They have two options: .

• If they pay by credit or debit card, they can make the booking online.
• If they are going to pay with a budget code/internal debit note (IDN), they need to contact us to make the booking. 

Download the full Terms and conditions for LSE faculty accommodation [PDF]

We will always try our best to allow you to view the accommodation if you want to. Please bear in mind that if we are fully booked this may not be possible. The photographs on these pages provide a good representation of the accommodation.​

The deposit required and payment frequency depend on the length of stay:

• For stays of 29 nights or more a deposit of 29 nights rent is due on booking, rent is then payable monthly in advance.
• For stays of between 7 and 28 nights, full payment is required at the time of booking.
• For stays of six nights or less, full payment is required at the time of booking.

We accept most credit and debit cards, LSE Internal Debit Notes (IDN) bank transfers and cheques. We cannot accept cash, American Express, JCB or Diners Club. Please note: never send us your credit or debit card details over email or in the post.

No. Under Retail Export Scheme (VAT notice 704), the scheme is for the sale of goods only. It cannot be used for accommodation. See Retail Export Scheme - VAT notice 704, section 2.9

Our normal check-in time is from 3pm with check-out before 10:30am. However, if you need to arrive early or leave late this may be possible. Please contact us in advance of booking. If we cannot arrange early check-in/late check-out we may be able to store your bags for you.​​

No. All our properties on and off campus follow a strict non-smoking policy. 

Only assistance dogs are allowed in any of the properties. Other pets are not permitted.

Unfortunately not. Also please bear in mind that due to health and safety legislation, window restrictors are in place in some buildings which limit the extent to which a window will open.

Most of the accommodation does not have on-site parking.

Bankside House and Carr-Saunders Hall offer guest car parking for a small charge. Where available, parking is offered on a first come, first served basis and cannot be booked in advance. Guests bringing vehicles must notify reception staff as to the details and registration number of their vehicle to avoid being clamped.

Please note that London operates a 'Congestion Charge' of £11.50 per day for vehicles entering the centre of the capital during peak hours. For more information please visit: Congestion Charge

Yes. All locations have a data connection to the LSE network.

Yes. All locations have wi-fi access.

Faculty accommodation is sold on a self-catering basis.

At Bankside House, Carr-Saunders Hall and Passfield Hall, there is access to a student restaurant.

The Campus Apartments (5 Lincoln's Inn Fields and George IV Pub) are very close to our campus catering outlets. The meals served vary seasonally, for details, visit: LSE Catering

All the accommodation will be cleaned prior to your arrival. Linen and towels are provided and your accommodation is serviced weekly.

Most of our accommodation has step free elevator access.
Please note the following exceptions:

• Carr-Saunders Hall – several steps up to the main entrance but then lifts
• George IV apartments – several flights of stairs to the apartments
• Passfield Hall – three narrow flights of stairs to the apartment

For a detailed accessibility information for our properties, visit: AccessAble