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Universities close to Belfast City Centre

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Ulster Hall

0.3km

Victoria Square

0.3km

Grand Opera House

0.4km

Great Victoria Street Station

0.5km

Ulster University

0.8km

Ulster Hall

0.3km

Victoria Square

0.3km

Grand Opera House

0.4km

Great Victoria Street Station

0.5km

Ulster University

0.8km

About student living in Belfast City Centre

Connectivity

Belfast city centre is a well-connected area. You can walk from student accommodation in Belfast city centre to Ulster University in less than fifteen minutes. It also takes just twenty minutes to get to Queen’s University on the bus. Great Victoria Street train station is also in the area so it's easy to visit neighbouring cities or pop home for a weekend visit.

Outdoors

Belfast city centre is a buzzy urban epicentre. There is lots of beautiful architecture to enjoy close to student houses in Belfast city centre, including Belfast City Hall. You can also visit the Titanic Memorial Garden and explore the many monuments.

Food and Drink

There are lots of restaurants, bars, pubs, and cafes to choose from near student housing in Belfast city centre. Enjoy Asian fusion cuisine and classic cocktails from Yügo or comfort food from Granny Annie’s Kitchen. The Pocket is the perfect place to grab a coffee, or you can enjoy something stronger at one of the many pubs, including The Garrick, Kelly’s Cellars, Duke of York, and The Dirty Onion and Yardbird.

Entertainment

You’ll find it hard to get bored when you live in Belfast city centre student houses as there’s so much to do. Head to Ulster Hall or the Grand Opera House to watch a live music performance. Or you can dance the night away at one of many clubs in the area, including Thompsons Garage and Club Lux.

Shopping

There are plenty of opportunities for shopping near student accommodation in Belfast city centre. Explore the many high street shops at Victoria Square or Castle Court Shopping Centre. You can also browse the stalls at St George’s Market or pick up your groceries on a budget from Lidl.

Student Housing

The wide range of student accommodation Belfast city centre has to offer means there is something for everyone. There are student lets in Belfast city centre to suit every taste and budget, from shared houses to purpose-built apartments. Have a browse of our student housing in Belfast city centre and find your next home, today.

FAQs about student accommodation in Belfast City Centre

Is Belfast city centre a student area?

As Belfast city centre student houses are within walking distance of both Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast, the area is very popular with students.

Is Belfast city centre safe?

Like other busy city centres, Belfast city centre does experience some crime. However, as long as you take sensible precautions like walking with friends at night and locking doors and windows when you leave your property, you should feel safe living in student houses in Belfast city centre.

Is Belfast city centre a good place to live?

Belfast city centre is a great place to live with a convenient location, lots of culture, and a buzzing nightlife. As a result, student accommodation in Belfast city centre is in high demand.

How far is Belfast city centre from the airport?

Belfast city centre is just over four kilometres away from Belfast City Airport. You can drive there in less than fifteen minutes.

Does Ulster University provide accommodation?

Ulster University has accommodation on each of its three campuses. In Belfast, they have three halls of residence. Typically, students will live in these halls in their first year before moving into private student houses in Belfast city centre and the surrounding areas for the rest of their time at university.

Where do students live in Belfast?

As there are four universities in Belfast, there isn’t one specific area where students live. Typically, they will live in student accommodation in Belfast city centre, the Holylands, Queen’s Quarter, and Stranmillis.

Are bills included in the cost?

Many student houses in Belfast city centre are now advertised with bills included in the price. Where this is the case, your rental price could include electricity, gas, internet, TV licence and water bills and this is clearly stated on the listing. Properties without bills included are also available, giving you the flexibility to choose your own energy and water suppliers and internet service provider.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

It is normal for property managers to require you to pay a security deposit at the time of booking or before you move in. Where a deposit is required and you are signing a tenancy agreement, your property manager must protect your deposit in a legally recognised tenancy deposit scheme. As long as you look after the property and have no deductions for damage or unpaid rent, your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement ends. Whilst tenancy deposits are legally capped at five weeks' rent per person, it is more common for student deposits to be in the lower £100-250 range.

How long does a tenancy agreement last for?

The majority of student accommodation in Belfast city centre can be rented for fixed contract lengths. For purpose built student accommodation, 43 and 51-week fixed-term contracts are the most common. For shared houses, 52-week contracts are the most common and generally start in July to September.

Do you offer student accommodation for short-term stays?

Short-term student rentals in Belfast city centre are becoming more popular every year. As a result, property managers are increasingly offering shorter tenancy lengths, whether for the summer period or for individual semesters and terms. This is more common in the purpose-built student accommodation sector than in shared student rental houses across Belfast.

Latest student property news in Belfast

Student Housing Loophole Costing NI Public Services
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