Jumpstart London Accommodation: Rooms, Prices and What's Included
Key takeaways
- Jumpstart London rooms start at £150 a week, with all bills included.
- Central London city rooms include 2 meals a day and gym access, from £167 a week in a 4-bed dorm.
- Upfront costs are low: a £200 deposit for city rooms, no bond at the hotel and a 2-week bond for share houses.
- There are no long leases, so you can move or leave to travel at short notice.
Your Jumpstart London accommodation is booked before you fly, so you land with a bed, an address and people to meet. There are five room options, from central London dorms with meals included to professional share houses for when you're settled in a job. Here's what each one costs, what's included and who it suits.
From £150A week, all bills included
2 meals a dayIn the central London city rooms
No long leasesMove or travel at short notice
Your five accommodation options
- A bed in a student-style dorm room in Zone 1
- A bed in an ensuite room with shared self-catering facilities in Zone 2
- A room in a boutique 3-star hotel in Leytonstone, East London
- A room in a share house in Zones 2–3
- A room in a share house with working professionals, once you're settled into a job
Prices at a glance (2026)
Every price includes all bills, so there are no surprise gas, electricity or internet costs.
| Room | Where | Rent | Upfront |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-bed dorm | City rooms, Zones 1–2 | £167 a week | £200 deposit |
| 3-bed dorm | City rooms, Zones 1–2 | £178 a week | £200 deposit |
| Twin-share room | City rooms, Zones 1–2 | £208 a week | £200 deposit |
| Single room | City rooms, Zones 1–2 | From £284 a week | £200 deposit |
| Small single room | Hotel, Leytonstone | £165 a week | No bond |
| Double room for couples | Hotel, Leytonstone | £195 a week | No bond |
| Your own room with a double bed | Share house, Zones 2–3 | £150 a week | Bond of 2 weeks' rent |
| Double room for couples | Share house, Zones 2–3 | £180 a week | Bond of 2 weeks' rent |
| Your own furnished room | Professional share house, mostly Zone 2 | From £900 a month | Deposit-free option |
Prices depend on room type and availability, so we confirm them for your arrival week when you enquire.
City hostel-style rooms (Zones 1–2) From £167 a week
The city rooms are sociable, all-inclusive properties in central London, in areas such as Notting Hill and Victoria. You choose a shared dorm of up to 6 beds or an ensuite room with shared self-catering facilities. You'll live with other Aussies and Kiwis on Jumpstart London and travellers from around the world.
Your weekly rent includes:
- 2 meals a day: breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, plus a cooked breakfast and lunch at weekends
- free internet
- bedding
- contents insurance for your belongings
- a cleaner
- access to the on-site gym
- a lockable personal space
A 4-bed dorm at £167 a week works out at about £724 a month, with bills and most of your meals covered. Being central also means you can often walk to work and get home easily late at night, without a long commute.
A £200 deposit secures your room before you fly. After that, rent is weekly, with no long-term lease, and you're not responsible for anyone else's rent if a roommate leaves.
Volunteer for a free bed Free bed and meals
Want to cut your rent to nothing? At the city rooms, you can volunteer 20 hours a week at the property in exchange for a free bed and meals. It's a popular way to save while you look for work or between jobs. Ask us about availability when you enquire.
Boutique hotel in Leytonstone From £165 a week
Want your own room and bathroom from day one? Our boutique 3-star hotel in Leytonstone, East London, has small single rooms from £165 a week and double rooms for couples from £195. Every room has an ensuite and tea and coffee facilities.
Rent includes wifi, bedding, towels and a cleaner for your room and the shared areas. There's no bond: you just pay rent week by week. Room types depend on availability.
Share houses in Zones 2–3 From £150 a week
Our share houses are in East and South West London, mostly around Leytonstone in Zone 3, about 25–35 minutes from central London by tube. It's the cheapest option: from £150 a week for your own room with a double bed, or £180 for a double room for a couple.
Rent includes all bills and wifi. The bond is two weeks' rent, there are no long-term leases and you need only two weeks' notice to leave. You're also not liable for other rooms if your housemates move out.
Professional share houses From £900 a month
Once you're settled in a steady job, professional share houses give you a bit more comfort for stays of 2 months or more. You get your own fully furnished room with linen from £900 a month, mostly in Zone 2 areas such as Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Mile End, Poplar and Bow.
Rent includes all bills and wifi and a cleaning service every fortnight, with a shared lounge and dining area. Every property is close to the Tube and buses, there's a deposit-free option and you can move out at any time.
Travelling while you rent
None of the options lock you into a lease. Give notice, and you can head off to Europe without paying for an empty room while you're away. When you're back, we'll find you a room again, depending on availability.
Which option suits you?
- First time abroad on a budget: a 4-bed dorm in the city rooms, with meals included and other travellers around you
- Want privacy from day one: a single room at the Leytonstone hotel
- Travelling as a couple: a double room at the hotel or in a share house
- Working and staying a while: a share house room, or a professional share house once you're in steady work
For a wider look at living in London, including zones and renting privately, read where to live in London on a working holiday.
FAQ
How much is Jumpstart London accommodation?
Weekly rent starts at £150 for your own room in a share house, £165 at the Leytonstone hotel and £167 for a 4-bed dorm in central London, with all bills included. Professional share houses start at £900 a month.
What's included in the rent?
All bills and wifi in every option. The city rooms also include 2 meals a day, bedding, contents insurance, a cleaner and gym access. The hotel includes bedding, towels and regular cleaning.
Do I have to pay a bond?
It depends on the room. City rooms need a £200 deposit to secure your bed before you fly, the hotel has no bond, share houses take a bond of two weeks' rent, and professional share houses have a deposit-free option.
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