Top 5 Student Accommodations in Glasgow

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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, it’s vibrant, thriving, and friendly, with a diverse big-city feel.

Glasgow has over 23,000 student population, attracting new students every year into the city.

And do you know the reasons why students study in Glasgow?

That’s because it offers a fun student culture, a low cost of living, and a great place to party and socialise.

The cost of living in Glasgow will be around £905, excluding your rent and tuition fees.

Please bear in mind: The cost of living will vary depending on your lifestyle, accommodation type, etc.

In this blog, we will list the top 5 accommodations in Glasgow. We will give you an overview of properties, their location, distance, etc., to help you choose the right place.

iQ Elgin Place

iQ Elgin Place Glasgow is an excellent accommodation for a student in Glasgow just walking distance from the universities. The place offers a luxury experience for students with a wide range of rooms- one-bedroom, en-suite, and studio.

The rooms are all very well furnished and spacious with a comfortable bed, study desk & chair, wardrobe, and storage space.

It depends upon your choice of room, prices, and facilities are determined accordingly.

Location: 240 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JW

Distance to and from universities:

iQ Elgin Place Glasgow to University of Glasgow: 9 min by a bus ride

iQ Elgin Place Glasgow to Glasgow Caledonian University: 15 min by bus ride

iQ Elgin Place Glasgow to University of Strathclyde: 15 min walk/ 16 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in iQ Elgin Place Glasgow comes with an inclusive bill of:

WiFi
Water
Electricity
Contents Insurance
Gas
Heating

Security & Safety

CCTV
Secure Door Entry

Places nearby iQ Elgin Place

Grocery Store- Farm Foods and Sainsbury’s

Nightclub- The Garage

Things to do- Center for contemporary arts

Glasgow film centre

Food and Drinks- Taco Bell, Butterfly, and the Pig, Heavenly Desserts Glasgow

Havannah House

Havannah House is ideal student accommodation in Glasgow. It is managed and handled in partnership with Prestige Student Living. It offers many types of rooms, both en-suites and studios.

In every room, there’s a basic bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, etc.

They offer amazing modern appliances and facilities too, such as microwaves, study rooms, a creative common area, a gym, a TV room, a laundry room, etc.

Location: 16 Havannah Street, Glasgow G4 0AS

Distance to and from universities:

Havannah House to University of Glasgow: 26 min by a bus ride

Havannah House to Glasgow Caledonian University: 21 min by a bus ride

Havannah House to University of Strathclyde: 7 min walk/ 7 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in Havannah House comes with an inclusive bill of:

WiFi
Water Included
Electricity Included
Contents Insurance
Gas Included
Heating

Security & Safety

CCTV
Secure Door Entry

Places nearby Havannah House

For groceries- Value Point, Morrisons, Tesco Express, ALDI, etc

Weekends hangout places- Head to Tennent Caledonian Breweries and Drygate Brewing Co.

Pizza lover- Get to BAKED pizza al taglio

Things to do for fun- visit the historical landmark The Lady Well

West View

West View Glasgow offers a contemporary style of living for students. Located in a vibrant neighbourhood of Glasgow, it’s only a short walk to the universities.

It offers modern studio and shared apartment rooms with a cosy double bed, table, chair, wardrobe, etc.

The facilities feature extraordinary social spaces where you can chill, watch TV, play games, etc.

Location: 2 Beith St, Glasgow G11 6EH

Distance to and from universities:

West View Glasgow to University of Glasgow: 9 min walk / 9 min by a bus ride

West View Glasgow to Glasgow Caledonian University: 47 min by a bus ride

West View Glasgow to University of Strathclyde: 48 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in West View Glasgow comes with an inclusive bill of:

WiFi
Water Included
Electricity Included
Contents Insurance
Gas Included
Heating

Security & Safety

CCTV
Secure Door Entry

Places nearby West View

Grocery: Morrisons and Lidl

Nightlife: Bag o’ Nails, The Record Factory, etc

Food: Dumpling Monkey, Celino’, Bibimbap, etc

Hospital: West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital and Hospital Education Service

Leisure: Yorkhill Park

Gallery Apartments Glasgow

Gallery Apartments Glasgow is a gorgeous classic apartment with attached bathrooms and a kitchenette.

It also offers split-level apartments and two-level apartments with the sheer comfort of a bed.

The property features modern appliances and facilities. You get communal areas, study rooms, a TV room, a laundry room, a game area, etc.

Location: 2 Port Dundas Pl, Glasgow G2 3LD

Distance to and from universities:

Gallery Apartments Glasgow to University of Glasgow: 31 min by a bus ride

Gallery Apartments Glasgow to Glasgow Caledonian University: min walk / 4 min bus ride

Gallery Apartments Glasgow to University of Strathclyde: 9 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in Gallery Apartments Glasgow comes with an inclusive bill of:

WiFi
Water Included
Electricity Included
Contents Insurance
Gas Included
Heating

Security & Safety

CCTV
Secure Door Entry

Places nearby Gallery Apartments Glasgow

Discounted Store- Pound land

Food & Bar- ASK Italian, Di Maggio’s. LaBonne Auberge etc

Movie Theater- Cinema World

Fitness Center- ARC Fitness

Mall- Buchanan Galleries

Vita Student West End

Vita Student West End is a good choice for students looking for premium accommodations. It is located in the city’s heart and within walking distance of several universities.

You can take your pick of the rooms from the luxury studio apartments featuring modern kitchens, bathrooms, desks, chairs, etc.

It also offers modern amenities, such as nice plank vinyl flooring, state-of-the-art appliances, furniture, etc., and a beautiful view.

Location: Vita Student West End 21 Beith Street, Glasgow, G11 6BZ

Distance to and from universities:

Vita Student Westend to University of Glasgow: 7 min by a bus ride

Vita Student Westend to Glasgow Caledonian University: 50 min bus ride

Vita Student Westend to University of Strathclyde: 18 min bus ride

Transportation: Bus, Car, Bike, or Walk

Utilities: Staying in comes with an inclusive bill of: