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0.4 mi from University College London (UCL) - Bloomsbury Campus View map
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  • 8 mins
0.4 mi from University College London (UCL) - Bloomsbury Campus View map
  • 9 mins
  • 3 mins
  • 8 mins

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Most helpful review

My time spent at Astor was lovely, I made lots of friends and everyone was really nice!

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By member13117811
On 4th October 24
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Most helpful review

My time spent at Astor was lovely, I made lots of friends and everyone was really nice!

Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
By member13117811
On 4th October 24
verified Verified student
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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13117811 On 4th October 24 verified Verified student

My time spent at Astor was lovely, I made lots of friends and everyone was really nice!

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member7117114 On 1st October 24 verified Verified student

Overpriced considering there are halls with catering and ensuites which pay equal to less than here for just a single room.

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Student Review: 1.6 /5
By member623017 On 3rd July 16 verified Verified student

I went there for six weeks and was bullied terrible school

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1217500 On 27th October 15 verified Verified student

The rooms at Astor although big are so old I feel like Gandhi must have slept in the same bed. It is impossible to study with the lighting. Should I even call it lighting? But it's close to UCL and everything else. For the price though I wouldn't recommend it. The social scene is pretty chill.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1015675 On 24th September 15 verified Verified student

Astor is very expensive compared to what's available in other parts of the country but one of the best halls at UCL in my opinion. You really can't beat the location: 5 minutes' walk away from UCL and very close to many amenities due to its central London location. Being catered is also very convenient, at least for the first year, as you get settled in.

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