3 Minutes East, London — new-build studios and shared rooms opening September 2027
3 Minutes East is a new student accommodation on the Royal Albert Dock in East London, set to open in September 2027. The development will have 1,085 beds across studios and shared rooms, with all bills included. Every room comes with individual air conditioning, which residents can control themselves.
Living near the Royal Docks and UEL
3 Minutes East sits directly on the Royal Albert Dock, next to the 70-acre Beckton Park. It’s close to the University of East London’s Docklands campus, with the Stratford campus also reachable.
Queen Mary University of London and the University of Greenwich are within reach too, and Ravensbourne University London is nearby.
Beckton Park DLR station is a short walk from the building, connecting residents to Canary Wharf and central London.
Students comparing other options can browse the full range of London student accommodation on Hallbookers.
Is 3 Minutes East right for you?
3 Minutes East suits students who want brand-new facilities and don’t mind being part of the development’s first intake. The building includes a padel court, a gym, a wellbeing studio and an onsite restaurant, along with a podcast recording room and multiple study spaces. This makes it a good fit for students who want a wide range of amenities in one place. Because 3 Minutes East doesn’t open until September 2027, it’s currently taking registrations ahead of bookings rather than live bookings.
Thinking of living here? Register your interest to be among the first to know when bookings open.
