Downing The Lyra

The Lyra, located at Portal Way, North Acton, is a student accommodation in London, with a 17-minute bus ride from IC Hammersmith Campus and IC White City Campus. UCL is also a short ride away. Our luxury Studio apartments are tailored for students who value their own space, featuring a large bed, smart TV, and a bespoke study area. All utility bills and super-speed Wi-Fi are included in The Lyra London. The property boasts excellent amenities, including a roof terrace, study space, and cycle storage. Its location is a major advantage. The incredible Westfield Shopping Centre and essential supermarkets are moments away, ensuring a convenient stay. Experience ultimate convenience and style in our Zone 2 accommodation. 

What's Included in The Lyra?

The Lyra London offers 209 spacious Studios designed for independence and comfort. The room types include Bronze, Diamond, Silver, and DDA Gold. Each room comes with a private kitchen, a king-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sleek ensuite bathroom. The kitchens are fully equipped with an electric stove, freezer, barbecue, induction cooker and electric kettle. Our accommodation covers all utility bills and lightning-fast 100Mbps Wi-Fi, ensuring a worry-free stay. Rest easy with 24/7 security, CCTV, and contents insurance. We also have a friendly on-site team, praised by residents for "excellent service and top-notch facilities", as shown in one of The Lyra Student Accommodation reviews.

• 100mbps Wi-Fi: Stream lectures or Zoom home
• Smart TV: Netflix marathons
• Roof Terrace: Host a sunset hangout
• Cycle Storage: Lock, leave, and dash to class
• Bills Included: Zero surprise costs living at The Lyra Student Accommodation
• CCTV Security: Feel safe
• Contents Insurance: Protect your laptop/gear
• Laundry & Bike Storage: Bring a convenient life

What's around The Lyra Student Accommodation?

The Lyra accommodation is nestled in leafy North Acton. It swaps Central London chaos for calm, yet keeps the city within easy reach. The student accommodation in London is surrounded by various famous universities, convenient amenities, and social hotspots.

1. Top Universities

The Lyra student accommodation is ideal for students to live with many famous universities close by, like UCL, KCL, and Imperial College London.

• University College London (UCL): 26 minutes by car
• IC Hammersmith Campus: 16 minutes by bus
• IC White City Campus: 18 minutes by bus
• Royal College of Art White City Campus: 17 minutes by tube
• University of West London: 27 minutes by tube
• London School of Economics (LSE): 37 minutes by tube

2. Food & Shop

North Acton boasts many restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops. Crave retail therapy? Westfield Shopping Centre is moments away, with Tesco/Shurgard Self Storage Gypsy for groceries. Fuel up at Costa Coffee on Victoria Road, enjoy a familiar casual meal at McDonald's, savour Polish comfort food at Miod Malina, or try authentic Chinese at North China.

• Westfield Shopping Centre: 20 minutes on foot
• Tesco Express & Sainsbury's: 3 minutes on foot
• Costa Coffee: 4 minutes on foot
• McDonald's: 6 minutes on foot
• Shurgard Self Storage Gypsy Corner: 2 minutes on foot

3. Exercise

There are many green spaces close to The Lyra accommodation. After dinner, you can take a leisurely stroll in these places.

• North Acton Playing Fields: 11 minutes on foot
• Wormwood Scrubs Open Space: 20 minutes on foot

How Can You Commute from The Lyra, London?

The Lyra is located in the transit-rich Zone 2, with many transport options close by. North Acton Tube Station sits right outside your door, linking you to universities and hotspots in Central London in minutes. Prefer buses? Gypsy Corner and Cloister Road stops are a short stroll away from The Lyra, London.

• North Acton Tube Station: 1 minute on foot
• Gypsy Corner Bus Stop: 5 minutes on foot
• Cloister Road Bus Stop: 11 minutes on foot