Landmarks, hidden gems, transport tips, food markets and cultural spots — everything a student needs to explore this incredible city.
World-class collection spanning 2 million years of human history. Always free. Perfect for a rainy afternoon in London.
The most recognisable bridge in London. Walk across it for free or pay to go inside for stunning glass floor views of the Thames.
350 acres of green space in central London. Rent a pedalo on the Serpentine or simply lie in the grass on a sunny afternoon.
One of the world's greatest modern art galleries, housed in a stunning converted power station on the South Bank of the Thames.
London's oldest food market. Incredible street food from around the world, artisan produce and an unbeatable atmosphere.
Over 2,300 paintings from 1250 to 1900, including Van Gogh, Monet and Rembrandt. Always completely free to visit.
The Tube covers 272 stations across 11 lines. Get an Oyster card or use contactless and download the TfL Go app.
Over 700 bus routes running 24 hours. Cheaper than the Tube and you see the city. Cash is not accepted — use contactless only.
Great for outer zones not covered by the Tube. The Elizabeth line is excellent for east-west travel across the city.
London's bike hire scheme. Pick up and drop off at hundreds of docking stations across the city for just £1.65 per 30 mins.
Many West End shows offer day seats and student standby tickets from just £10 to £25. Check official theatre websites directly the morning of the show.
Nando's, Pizza Express, Pret a Manger and hundreds of independent restaurants offer student discounts. Always ask before you order.
Waterstones offers a 10% student discount on all books in store. Perfect for stocking up on your reading list without breaking the bank.
Odeon, Vue and Cineworld all offer student tickets at reduced prices. Odeon's student pass is particularly good value if you go regularly.
The Better network and PureGym both offer student pricing. Most university gyms are heavily subsidised and included in your student fees.
Apple offers significant student discounts on MacBooks and iPads. Adobe Creative Cloud is up to 60% off with a student email address.
A 16-25 Railcard costs £30 a year and saves you 1/3 on all UK rail fares. It pays for itself after just a couple of journeys outside London.
Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Prime all offer heavily discounted student plans. Spotify student plan includes Hulu and SHOWTIME as a bundle.
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