Yugo Therese House is a luxury student accommodation in London at 29-30 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JW, sitting in Zone 1 in the creative, central Farringdon and Clerkenwell district. It offers a genuine choice of studios, en-suite and non-en-suite rooms, with all bills included, a 2-minute walk from Barbican Underground station, and easy tube access to UCL, LSE, City St George's, and Queen Mary University of London. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Therese House suits.
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Yugo Therese House
| Item | Details |
| Address | 29-30 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JW |
| Operator | Yugo |
| Zone | London Travelcard Zone 1 |
| Room types | Studios, en-suite rooms, non-en-suite rooms |
| To Barbican Underground | About 2 minutes’ walk |
| To Farringdon Station | About 9 minutes’ walk |
| To Queen Mary (Charterhouse Sq) | About 5 minutes’ walk |
| To UCL and LSE | 11-17 minutes by tube |
| Bills | All-inclusive (water, gas, electricity, Wi-Fi) |
The rooms and prices
Yugo Therese House offers three room types to suit different budgets and privacy preferences: studios, which are fully self-contained with a bedroom, kitchenette, and private bathroom in one; en-suite rooms, which include a private bathroom with a shared kitchen and living space; and non-en-suite rooms, the most affordable option, sharing a bathroom as well as the kitchen. Every room is fully furnished with a bed, study desk, mattress, and ample storage. Rent is all-inclusive, covering water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi, and students in the UK do not pay council tax on top. If you want to pay in installments, you will need a local or international guarantor. Prices vary by room type and the letting season; given this is Zone 1 central London, confirm current rates at booking.
Location and getting around
Therese House’s Barbican and Clerkenwell location is genuinely exceptional for a student building: it is a 1-minute walk to the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, a 5-minute walk to Queen Mary University of London’s Charterhouse Square campus, and a 10-minute walk to City St George’s, University of London, and the Barbican Centre (a gallery, cafe, concert venue, theatre, and cinema all in one). UCL, King’s College London, and LSE are all reachable within 11-17 minutes by tube. Barbican Underground station is just 2 minutes away and Farringdon Station about 9 minutes, giving direct access across London, including Camden and Covent Garden. My tip: this Zone 1 position is rare for purpose-built student accommodation, and it is genuinely walkable to several universities rather than requiring a long tube journey to just one.
Amenities
- Common room for socialising and group work
- Study rooms
- Games room with a pool table
- Cinema room
- TV lounge
- All utility bills included (water, gas, electricity, Wi-Fi)
- 24/7 CCTV and keycard access
- Step-free entrances, elevators and adapted rooms
- Secure bike storage
- Post collection and an on-site team
- Contents insurance
The honest picture
Therese House’s strengths are its genuinely exceptional Zone 1 location minutes from Barbican station and walkable to several major universities, its choice of three room types across a range of budgets, all-inclusive billing, and thoughtful accessibility features (step-free entrances, adapted rooms). Reviews highlight the central, well-connected setting and modern, well-equipped building. The honest counterpoint: Zone 1 central London accommodation carries a real price premium over outer London or non-London options, so budget accordingly, and non-ensuite rooms are the value option if you want to keep costs down while still getting the location. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price.
Who Yugo Therese House suits:
Strong fit: students at UCL, LSE, City St George’s, Queen Mary, or Italia Conti who want to be genuinely central; those who want a choice between studio, en-suite, and non-en-suite budgets; students who value walkability to the Barbican Centre and central London culture.
Weaker fit: budget-focused students who would pay significantly less in outer London or a different city; those who want a large campus-style building with extensive on-site sports facilities.
For other London options, see our guides to Great Court in Bermondsey and Emily Bowes Court, and browse student accommodation in London.
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FAQs
Where is Yugo Therese House in London?
Therese House is at 29-30 Glasshouse Yard, Barbican, London EC1A 4JW, in Zone 1, a 2-minute walk from Barbican Underground station, in the central Farringdon and Clerkenwell district.
How much is Yugo Therese House London?
Prices vary by room type (studio, en-suite, or non-en-suite) and the letting season, reflecting the Zone 1 central London location. All bills (water, gas, electricity, Wi-Fi) are included. Confirm current rates at booking.
What room types does Yugo Therese House offer?
Studios (fully self-contained), en-suite rooms (private bathroom, shared kitchen), and non-en-suite rooms (shared bathroom and kitchen, the most affordable option), all fully furnished.
How far is Yugo Therese House from UCL and LSE?
UCL and LSE are reachable within 11-17 minutes by tube. Queen Mary University of London’s Charterhouse Square campus is a 5-minute walk, and City St George’s is about 10 minutes on foot.
What is included at Yugo Therese House?
All utility bills (water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi); a common room; study rooms; a games room with a pool table; a cinema room; 24/7 CCTV; secure bike storage; and contents insurance.
Is Yugo Therese House good for students?
Yes, it offers an exceptional Zone 1 location walkable to several major universities, a choice of room types and budgets, and thoughtful accessibility features. It carries a price premium typical of central London.