London is known for being a very expensive city to live in, but one of the advantages of being a student is all of the various student discounts that are available to you both on and off campus. I’m going to share some of my favourite student discounts and offers to help you make the most out of living in London and studying at LSE.
Wide variety of student discounts and offers all in one place: UNiDAYS is one of the most popular places to find student discounts. You register with your student email and have access to loads of different offers all in one place. This includes offers for restaurants, delivery services, shoes and clothing, education pricing on technology purchases (such as tablets or laptops for university), streaming services, and much more. If you’re planning on buying something, it’s always worth checking UNiDAYS first to see if there is a code or offer available. StudentBeans is another similar platform that collates a variety of student discounts together – both sites are free to sign-up to.
Art and entertainment: while the majority of museums in London offer free entry, they often charge an entry fee for special exhibits. You can almost always get a student discount on these tickets, which will reduce the cost. You can also sign up for the Student Art Pass, which costs £10 annually and gives you free or discounted entry to museums, galleries, and special exhibitions.
My personal favourites
One of my favourite offers is not exclusive to students – Leon is a coffee and food chain with multiple locations around London, including the Leon Strand location, which is fairly close to campus. Their Roast Rewards programme costs £25 a month and gives you five free drinks per day, plus an additional 20 per cent off any other food and drink purchase. Depending on how much coffee and tea you like to drink, the subscription can easily pay for itself in a week or two!
Another favourite of mine is ClassPass which offers discounted rates for LSE students, allowing you to try out different gyms and fitness classes around London. If you don’t want to pay for it upfront before trying it out, you can start with a free trial to see if it’s a good fit for you.
One final tip: plenty of local restaurants, stores, and coffee shops will offer student discounts without necessarily advertising this. It’s always worth politely asking because often the answer is yes (just make sure you have your LSE student card with you).