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Reviews of For Students Only Canvas Walthamstow in London

4 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JJ, United Kingdom

#3411 of 6,872 Holiday rentals in London

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Review score

Based on 57 apartment reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The place was really close to the underground, it was really easy to reach it from the airport and it takes just a few minutes to get there. The staff was really nice and helped with anything, the place was clean and quiet. I stayed for a week (6 nights) and the experience went very well, I also had to print a paper from my university and they printed it for me as soon as I asked! Really thankful to the staff because they were always nice to me :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room was extremely hot, and windows barely opened. TV didn't work.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was really clean, the staff was super sweet and I just loved being there!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The chair cushion was dirty and the heating was weird to control

    Proximity to the tube station was good and the view was nice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It took us all morning to extend our stay because the reception staff apparently has no control over the bookings and they don't allow reservations there, everything has to be done through booking.com, which didn't help us either.

    We had a very spacious room with a small kitchenette and a large desk, there was a frying pan but no spatula so there was no way to use it and only a cup and a set of kitchen utensils.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not that well cleaned

    Liked it!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was lovely and very easy to contact, the room was nice and clean, I slept very well. Plus, the building is two steps away from the closest Tesco Express and tube station, making it very easy to go to the heart of London.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Upon my arrival the bell on the front door to the reception didn't work and it took few minutes before the staff noticed me standing outside. Also there is a train station right next to the building which was causing some noise at night but i didn't mind that much because it wasn't that loud.

    The staff was very nice and checked me in quickly and without any problems even though i arrived to the accommodation very late (around 3 AM) due to the delayed flight. The room was prepared very nicely and cleanly and there was very good WIFI connection.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights

    At least a bin should be introduced in the rooms to collect the garbage and maybe even a broom. For the rest it's top

    I liked the fact that it was a real student facility, there was a gym, laundry, games like billiards or pin pong, the ps5.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    It was a great experience. Id definitely stay here next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    some basic regular housekeeping would've made it better and maybe a paid breakfast option.

    It looked like a new building clean and tidy inside out, rare to find in a place like london. There were a few hosts all very friendly. room access is through a card which is easy to carry around. Rooms also share a large kitchen with all necessary appliances. Also a tesco express nearby to get basic supplies.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    All doors have sealing for fire protection, this makes opening them extremely loud(imagine opening a fridge door but 4x as loud), and the sound propagates really well in the corridor. You could usually hear the other people on the floor being awaken alongside you when the first person left. The light in the bathroom was controlled by a infrared sensor. It only stayed on for 30 seconds and could not see you inside the shower so you either needed to constantly step out to have light or use a lantern. They promised to fix this problem so maybe the fault was in my unit. The "fully equipped kitchen" had only utensils for eating and plastic serving spoons, no can openers and not even a vegetable knife.

    There is a Tesco supermarket right accross the street and is in the same block from the metro station. Comfy bed, even got a double bed instead of a single person one. Great view of a part from the windows and good sound isolation from outside. Ample kitchen space and fridge with freezers in case you are staying for a long time.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    8.0
    Fair accommodation, stressful booking process
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The booking process was a HORROR: apparently, the Booking.com system does not communicate with the hostel´s own booking system so it took us 8 messages with 8 different people to finalize the booking. And all this 24-48 hours before arrival, although we booked 1 month ahead :-( We didn´t need all this stress before the trip!

    The location is easy to reach, the hostel offers fair accommodation at moderate prices. Top floor rooms were really hot in the summer and air conditioning didn´t work initially but then got repaired. Good value for money for students on a budget.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing it could maybe improved for travelers of short stay is that there isn't any cooking stuff such as cutlery, pans, plates or glasses. Also there was not toilet papper, I had to ask for it at reception and they provided it.

    Great place to stay for short or long duration. The apartment is clean and just meters from the tube (Victoria line) and has a tesco right in front of it. Internet is good, bed comfortable and good shower. The staff are very kind, Cristina was very helpful with any questions I had.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Rooms are spacious. The apartment is close to the tube station- very convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I have no complaints :)

    The apartment was clean and the communal areas were well-maintained. The staff were friendly and overall everything was good :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice and spacious room for a short or medium stay, alone or with a partner (both students).
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    However, there are some negative points. It's a student residence, so the room is located in an apartment with shared kitchen and other student rooms that are there all year round. So they had little respect and made noise, slammed doors even late at night. And the kitchen was therefore very dirty, do not recommend using it!

    The room was great, with its own private bathroom, felt just like a hotel, but for students. Welcome was easy at reception and the card system is very practical.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Great access to the underground, pretty much no major problems. Probably ideal for shorter stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The fan in the bathroom couldn't be switched off and the bathroom light was also automatically switched off after a very long time and couldn't be switched off manually. The water from the shower was draining quite slowly too (probably if I had reported the problem to reception they would have fixed the problem). However, there was no trash can and a broom with a dustpan in my room.

    The accommodation looks nice, if you want to go to London to stay for a few days everything is fine. Great access to the underground and quick access to the centre. Tesco is just across the street and open until 11pm. The USB charging ports next to the power outlets are great too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    7.0
    I like it here, it’s quiet and cozy and I will be staying here again🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hall way upstairs was hot and no fan in the room.

    I never had any breakfast here.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No air conditioning

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    I fully recommend Canvas for students spending some time in London!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was no bin in the kitchen or the bedroom, or soap to wash the dishes in the kitchen, but except for that the room was great.

    The bedrooms are great. You have direct access to a small bathroom with a great shower, a sink and a toilet. There's plenty of space in the bedroom for one person (it would be a bit small for two). The kitchen is good, each resident has access to plates, bowls, glasses, a cup and cutlery. People working at the reception are efficient and quick to help you with any problem. There's a direct tube line to the center, but there are plenty of coffeeshops and Tesco around Canvas for a quick coffee, breakfast or dinner.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    4.0
    If it were advertised accordingly i would rate it a very nice and affordable option for staying in london for a couple d
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room does not look like the pictures, its wayy smaller. The description of 22m^2 could be right tho. The room isnt meant for 2 people but for 1 person, which explains the size. You really cant move around. There is 1 set of dishes, one blanket and one set of towels. Tho after asking for more, we did get a second set of everything, besides dishes. The TV didnt work but our second night a maintainence guy came and fixed it. Its also extremely hot and the window doesnt open more than 15 cm. The thermometer in the room said it was 28 degrees, after keeping the windows open 24/7 and borrowing a fan we got the room to somewhat bearable temperatures. One lady at the reception was kind and helpful, one guy was kind but didnt really know anything, so he couldnt help us further and one guy was very rude and unpatient.

    Very well connected, a 1 minute walk away from the Victoria line, which quickly takes you to the city. Price compared to other places is good, Tesco for grocery shopping is on the other side of the road and the nights where quite, except for maybe some traffic noise

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heat on the high floors is uncomfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were told that it was a double room, but the room didn't have any towels for two people, only 1 towel for two people. We asked for another towel, but it wasn't delivered. Also, the lift smelt of rubbish.

    Great location and the place looks new.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Nice and confortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is excelente.

    We did not pay for breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

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