University Housing in Glasgow

Fresh reviews:

First off, I have never lived here.I have however spent the best part of the last year of my life here, as my missus does.It’s super close to Caledonian University and Buchanan Bus Station which is a plus. It’s not so close to any supermarkets though, with Sainsburys on Buchanan Street being the closest. The…

Steven B.

Victoria Hall

Previously owned by Unite I stayed here for my first year of Uni and as halls go these are pretty sweet especially in comparison to Murano, all rooms are en suite, the internet connection never broke the whole time I was there and it’s about a 15 minute walk from the university. The staff under Unite were very…

Adam B.

Maclay Residences

Though you never really «live» in university halls, this was my first place of residence in Glasgow. I wouldn’t say I had a terrible time here, and it has it’s charms, but I did leave a bit underwhelmed.As I was 18 at the time, and a bit of a twat, I came here expecting to live a Keith Richards lifestyle…

Gavin M.

Murano Street Student Village

Deary, deary me. Where to begin?Operated by UNITE, Blackfriars sounds as though it would tick all the boxes — minutes from Strathclyde University, beside High Street train station and only a brisk walk from the main hub of the city centre.Yet, having endured a nightmare stay in this nine-storey pigsty, I…

Jamie K.

UNITE Student Accommodation

Another rubbish offering from the UNITE group, Buchanan View is renowned for late night fire alarms and rude staff.Firstly, it’s not even in a particularly desirable area — behind the bus station, and offering pristine views of the M8.Add the fact that prices are rising, and it’s anything but appealing. Avoid.