The Alba terrace and view
Canada Water ■ London ■ UK

Live near King's College London.

Students working in the communal area at The Bon
The Alba terrace and view
Students working in the communal area at The Bon

Your own studio, a few stops from KCL. The Alba in Canada Water is home to postgraduate students, researchers and professionals who want their own space and less admin. Bills, Wi-Fi, gym and co-working are all included in your rent.

A place that's all yours

Whether you're starting a master's, deep into a PhD or working across King's campuses, come home to a studio to yourself. With your own kitchen and bathroom, so forget sharing. Canada Water station is a five-minute walk away. From there the Jubilee line takes you to London Bridge for Guy's Campus and on to Waterloo.

All included. Nothing to set up.

Your rent covers water, heating, electricity and 250Mbps Wi-Fi, so there's one payment each month and no bills to split. Enjoy unlimited access to the gym, co-working spaces, call booths, cinema and the rooftop terraces. Plus, there is 24/7 support if you need anything.

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Postgraduate accommodation near KCL, minus the hassle

Studios close to King's College London

At The Alba your studio comes furnished, your bills are already sorted and the security deposit is fixed at £500.

Tenancies are rolling with two months' notice. If your course runs into September, or your research contract gets extended, your home can flex with you.

When you want company, join one of the regular events. Such as Wine Down Wednesdays, Sip & Paint evenings and HIIT classes. When you don't, relax in your own space.

What makes Morro special?

  • Bills included
  • 250mb Wi-Fi
  • Rolling contracts
  • Private wet room bathroom
  • Part furnished
  • 24/7 concierge

The Details

Your door to King's

5 min to Canada Water station

12 min to Guys Campus

15 min to Waterloo Campus

10 min to Canary Wharf

23 min to St Thomas' Campus

25 min to Strand Campus

30 min to Denmark Hill

FAQs about
The Alba

The Alba is about 12 minutes from London Bridge, which is next to KCL's Guy's Campus. Canada Water station is a five-minute walk from the building, and the Jubilee line runs direct to London Bridge and Waterloo.

Yes, especially if you're a postgraduate. The Alba is designed for postgraduate students and working professionals, so it suits master's students, PhD researchers and KCL staff who want a quieter, more independent place to live.

Guy's and Waterloo are the quickest, both on the Jubilee line. Strand and St Thomas' are a short walk from Waterloo. Denmark Hill is direct on the Overground's Windrush line from Canada Water.

Water, heating, electricity and 250Mbps Wi-Fi are included. So are the gym, co-working spaces, meeting rooms, cinema room, rooftop terrace, resident app and 24/7 concierge. Council tax is arranged separately.

No! Students are exempt from paying council tax. You will still have to register with the council and provide evidence that you are a student.

Every studio comes with a double bed with a pocket-sprung mattress, a kitchen with built-in appliances including a dishwasher, a personal washer/dryer and a shower room. Furniture provision varies by apartment, and the floorplans have the details.

Yes. Cats and dogs are welcome, up to two per apartment. Breed restrictions apply.

Yes. Tenancies are rolling, so you can stay as long as you need and give two months' notice when you're ready to leave.

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