There's a category of London student living that looks less like a hall and more like a hotel with a longer lease, and Wharf Towers sits firmly in it. Student Luxe runs this collection of premium studio apartments in a Canary Wharf tower, complete with a swimming pool and a restaurant with panoramic city views and hotel-style service rather than a typical PBSA operation.
The essentials
| Item | Details |
| Location | Canary Wharf, London |
| Type | Luxury serviced studio apartments (Student Luxe brand) |
| Guide price | From £535 per week |
| Distance to Queen Mary University of London / University of Greenwich | Reasonable commute via Jubilee Line and DLR |
| Booking style | Enquiry-based, hotel-style, flexible stay lengths |
| Services | Housekeeping included |
What's on offer
Wharf Towers apartments are pitched squarely at students who want hotel comforts rather than hall furnishings: premium studio layouts with high-end finishes, described by the operator as designed for a seamless balance of work, leisure, and relaxation. Because Student Luxe operates its properties on an inquiry basis rather than fixed online booking, exact room specifications, floor, and view depend on availability at the time you reach out, and the operator is upfront that images may differ slightly from your actual apartment. Guide pricing starts from £535 a week, considerably above standard PBSA rates in London, and flexible stay lengths are available rather than a rigid academic-year contract.
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf has transformed from purely a financial district into a genuinely liveable part of London, dense with restaurants, shops, and modern architecture, with the Jubilee Line and DLR making the commute to Queen Mary University of London or the University of Greenwich straightforward. It's not the traditional student postcode, and that's rather the point: Wharf Towers is selling proximity to a different kind of London life, one closer to young professional living than typical undergraduate housing.
Hotel-grade extras
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant with panoramic London views
- Housekeeping
- Hotel-style guest services
- Flexible length of stay
Is it worth the price?
The honest math here is straightforward: £535 a week is roughly double what a well-specified studio costs at a standard London PBSA hall, and that premium buys hotel-grade service, a pool, and a restaurant rather than significantly more square footage. For students with the budget and the inclination, that trade genuinely delivers a different quality of daily life. For most students, it's simply outside the realistic range, and the inquiry-only booking process means you won't get a fixed price without reaching out directly, so treat any figure here as a starting point rather than a guarantee.
Who this is really for
Makes sense if budget genuinely isn't the limiting factor, you want hotel-style service and amenities like a pool and restaurant, and you're commuting to Queen Mary or Greenwich rather than needing to walk to campus.
Skip it if you're working to a standard student budget, since this sits well above typical PBSA pricing for comparable room sizes.
For standard purpose-built halls at typical price points, browse student accommodation in the UK, and see how much student accommodation costs in the UK for the wider national picture.
FAQs
Where is Wharf Towers?
In Canary Wharf, London, with Jubilee Line and DLR access to central London universities.
Is Wharf Towers a standard student hall?
No, it's a Student Luxe luxury serviced apartment collection, priced and booked more like a hotel than a typical PBSA.
How much does it cost?
From £535 per week, considerably above standard student accommodation rates.
What amenities does it have?
A swimming pool, a restaurant with panoramic views, and included housekeeping.
How do I book?
Wharf Towers operates on an inquiry basis rather than fixed online booking; contact the operator for current availability and pricing.
Who is it best suited to?
Students with a higher budget who want hotel-standard service over typical hall amenities.
