January 11, 2021

What is the living expenditure at Queen's University Belfast?

Standing on the banks of the River Lagan, Belfast is a city that has become a tourism hub of Europe. From Game of Thrones to music festivals through to wall art, you can find plenty of things going on in such a compact city. The people of the city are also nice and are known for their hospitality. This helps students to make friends easily. The other good thing about the city is that the cost of living/living expenditure is low as compared to the UK. The student accommodations are cheap and you can easily find them near the university you’re studying. So in this blog, we will be talking about various student accommodation near Queen's University Belfast along with their rent.

1. Botanic Studios

This student accommodation is a Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) located in the beautiful city of Belfast. It is a modern and luxurious student housing which is just a 5-minutes’ walk away from Ulster University. Students studying at Queen's University can reach there in 10-minutes on foot. As a student, you can choose to live either in a studio or en-suite room in shared flats and enjoy various modern amenities like a communal lounge, outdoor garden, cinema room, and more.

With the nearest bus station, just a few minutes’ walk away, you can hop on the bus and explore nearby places with friends. When you wish to explore other cities or want to meet your friends or family in the other cities, just catch a train from Botanic Train Station which is a 5-minutes’ walk away. The rent for this accommodation starts from £160/week with all-inclusive utilities.

2. Swanston House

Swanston House is a brand-new student accommodation near Queen's University Belfast in the heart of this city. The property is surrounded by historic buildings, which makes the area quite special and beautiful. Those who are enrolled at the Queen's University Belfast will be happy to know that it takes only 15-minutes to reach the campus on foot.

The area is well-connected by public transport with the nearest bus stop present just a stone’s throw away, so you can hop on the bus, and explore the nearby attractions. The accommodation is well-built and offers plenty of onsite amenities. The accommodation offers plenty of room types such as en-suites and studios which are fully equipped with a bed, study table and chair, and lots of storage spaces. The rent for this accommodation starts from £129/week with all-inclusive utilities.

Both these accommodations are affordable and located close to the university campuses. University Living, a student accommodation platform offers more such accommodations in various cities of the UK.