Perfectly located for both city and uni life, ONYX is only a short walk from Aston University and Birmingham City University and a short journey from The University of Birmingham. Plus, the city center, restaurants, and bars are right on your doorstep.
The iconic ONYX offers en suite rooms in shared apartments and studios with your own private mini-kitchen. Take a look around in our virtual tour!
When you want to socialize, we have some amazing spaces for you to enjoy, including a social space, multimedia lounge, cinema room, gym, private dining room, study rooms, sky lounge, and sky terrace! When you want some fresh air, we’ve got landscaped courtyards and amazing roof terraces.
Aston University -2 minutes' walk
Birmingham City University -7 minutes' walk
University of Birmingham -25 minutes by train
Bull Ring/Grand Central Train Station -10 minutes' walk
University of Law -15 minutes' walk
Birmingham is the second-largest city in the UK, and one of the most culturally diverse. Whether you’re attending Birmingham University, Birmingham City University, or Aston University, we have the right student accommodation that’s close to all the action, and within easy distance of your campus.
The Birmingham student scene has so much to offer. If you’re a music buff there’s plenty of student spots where you can see live bands perform, including live jazz and folk nights, and open mic events. Birmingham is also home to the Utilita Arena, one of the UK’s largest indoor arenas that host major international acts. The nightlife in this city caters to the university crowds with student night specials in many local bars, pubs, and clubs. Check out Broad Street and Brindleyplace to find the best local hotspots, or visit the trendy Digbeth Dining Club under the rail arches.
Fancy a spot of retail therapy? The stylish Bullring shopping center is home to Selfridges and many other major brands. There’s also a big vintage and retro clothes scene in Birmingham including regular vintage kilo fairs where you can pick up beautiful pre-loved pieces. Check out the Cow Vintage clothing warehouse for some fabulous finds. You can also visit The Custard Factory to browse a wide variety of unique independent shops.
The diverse food scene in this city is something to boast about. Enjoy the very best at Digbeth Dining Club, where you’ll find delicious street food with live music performances and DJs. Digbeth has previously been voted Britain’s Best Street Food Event. There is a huge Chinese Quarter, which is a must-visit spot for authentic Chinese cuisine, from the award-winning Chung Ying restaurant to the popular Min Min Noodle Bar.
All our en suite rooms come with a small double bed, loads of workspace & storage and your own en suite shower room. Our Classic Rooms are located on floors 1-2
Our Bronze En Suite rooms come with all the same great features. Located on floors 3, 4 & 5.
All the same features but with some larger rooms located across floors 3-8.
Our Silver En Suites offer a small double bed, loads of workspace and storage, and your own en suite shower room. With a variety of views and room sizes, you'll get a larger room on floors 6 - 8 or a standard room with a better view located on floors 9 - 12.
All the same great features with various views and room sizes across floors 9 - 12. Average room 13-15 sqm.
Our Gold En Suites offer a small double bed, loads of workspace & storage and your own en suite shower room. With a variety of views and room sizes, with smaller rooms on floors 17-20 and the larger rooms located on floors 13-16. Plus, a choice of 20sqm rooms located on floors 1-9.
All the same great features, our Gold Plus En Suite rooms offer a selection of room sizes on floors 21-22, with some larger rooms located on floors 17-20.
All of our studios offer a small double bed, loads of workspace & storage, an en suite shower room and your own private mini-kitchen. Our Classic Studios offer rooms across floors 1-9. Plus, we don't charge extra for couples wanting to share! All the same great features but with more space, across floors 9-13. Average room 18-19 sqm.
Our Platinum En Suites offer a small double bed, loads of workspace & storage and your own en suite shower room. With a variety of room sizes, across floors 21-23
All the same great features but with even more space across floors 1-9.
All the same great features, with large rooms on floor 23 and a 27sqm room on floor 1.
All the same great features but with more space, across floors 9-13. Average room 22-24 sqm.
Our Gold Studios offer a small double bed, loads of workspace & storage, an en suite shower room and your own private mini-kitchen. Located at the top on floor 23. Amazing views for you to enjoy in your spacious studio! Average room 18-23 sqm.
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