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4.9 rating of 286 Google reviews
Prem was very informative, fast and helpful in finding my studio
Arda Arkin
3 weeks, 2 days ago
My experience was very good I recieved step by step guidance and help in all areas, and my accommodation is very nice to live in, so thank you.
Benessa Edusei
1 month, 1 week ago
Amazing help from the person who helped me in particular Prem, very fast replies and good service with very clear and direct communication. Never felt like I was clueless thanks to him
Le-Moon Juice
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Prem was really helpful helped us find a studio for cheaper then any other rates we found and it looks better while its also only 44 weeks all the others required 51, prem helped us save a lot of time. Highly recommended very professional and amazingly helpful
Abdelrhman abdelaal
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Booking was easy and customer assistant Prem, helped thoroughly with the process.
Kan H
1 month, 2 weeks ago
I used beststudenthalls to book a room in lincoln. I was linked to an agent named Aarti and honestly i’m grateful he was the one i was linked to , booking internationally can sometimes be a hassle but Aarti made sure to make the process as convenient for me as possible. Will definitely recommend
huncho wise
1 month, 2 weeks ago
I had a great experience with the accommodation booking service. Prem was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional throughout the whole process. He made everything easy and straightforward and was always happy to assist with any questions.
Anjaan
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Clear and very informative talk provided by prem who answered all my queries and made my experience easier
joseph olaa
1 month, 2 weeks ago
I had a very good experience with Best Student Halls. They supported me throughout my accommodation search and were always available to answer my questions. They also did their best to negotiate the price and find an option that suited my budget. They also helped me with the administrative process, which made everything much easier and less stressful. I really appreciated their availability, professionalism, and support throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend Best Student Halls to students looking for accommodation.
Kiroshan Sivakumar
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ive had a very positive experience with Prem while booking my accommodation. He was very helpful and answered all my questions very quickly. The whole experience was made less stressful because of how clearly he explained each step. I would definitely recommend him to other students looking to book accommodation as his assistance was very helpful.
Zafar Fazaluddin
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Getting to lectures
Pick your university. Times are estimates from the centre of Ancoats and vary with traffic and the time of day. Open the map for live times. The map shows the properties in the area.
New York Street, Piccadilly
The University of Law is at 2 New York Street beside Piccadilly Gardens, so from Ancoats it is a short walk down Great Ancoats Street or Oldham Road.
Nearby areas to compare: Northern Quarter (beside campus); City Centre (walk to campus); Salford (cheaper, tram in).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
All Saints, Oxford Road
All Saints sits at the start of Oxford Road, about 2 km south west of Ancoats. Most students walk through the centre or take a tram to St Peter's Square.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (beside campus); Hulme (behind All Saints); City Centre (shorter walk).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Etihad Stadium
Times here are to the Etihad Stadium, east of Ancoats. Trams from New Islington run straight to the Etihad Campus stop, and buses go along Great Ancoats Street.
Nearby areas to compare: Northern Quarter (same trams); City Centre (by Piccadilly station); Ardwick (walkable to the Etihad).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
124 Oxford Road
The RNCM is at 124 Oxford Road on the corner of Booth Street West, past the university. From Ancoats take any bus from Piccadilly Gardens down Oxford Road.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (walk to college); Hulme (beside the college); Rusholme (south, on the bus route).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Oxford Road campus
The main campus runs along Oxford Road south of the centre. From Ancoats walk to Piccadilly station and pick up the 147 link bus, or walk the whole way.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (beside campus); Ardwick (closer to campus); Victoria Park (quieter, south of campus).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Estimated minutes from the centre of Ancoats. Open the map for live times from Google.
| University | Walk | Bus | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of LawNew York Street, Piccadilly | 10 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Manchester MetAll Saints, Oxford Road | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| UCFB ManchesterEtihad Stadium | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| RNCM124 Oxford Road | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| University of ManchesterOxford Road campus | 35 min | 15 min | 10 min |
Universities without a link have no Best Student Halls page yet, so use the Manchester city page. Times vary with traffic and the time of day.
Mill flats or student streets.
Getting to lectures
Pick your university. Times are estimates from the centre of Ancoats and vary with traffic and the time of day. Open the map for live times. The map shows the properties in the area.
New York Street, Piccadilly
The University of Law is at 2 New York Street beside Piccadilly Gardens, so from Ancoats it is a short walk down Great Ancoats Street or Oldham Road.
Nearby areas to compare: Northern Quarter (beside campus); City Centre (walk to campus); Salford (cheaper, tram in).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
All Saints, Oxford Road
All Saints sits at the start of Oxford Road, about 2 km south west of Ancoats. Most students walk through the centre or take a tram to St Peter's Square.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (beside campus); Hulme (behind All Saints); City Centre (shorter walk).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Etihad Stadium
Times here are to the Etihad Stadium, east of Ancoats. Trams from New Islington run straight to the Etihad Campus stop, and buses go along Great Ancoats Street.
Nearby areas to compare: Northern Quarter (same trams); City Centre (by Piccadilly station); Ardwick (walkable to the Etihad).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
124 Oxford Road
The RNCM is at 124 Oxford Road on the corner of Booth Street West, past the university. From Ancoats take any bus from Piccadilly Gardens down Oxford Road.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (walk to college); Hulme (beside the college); Rusholme (south, on the bus route).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Oxford Road campus
The main campus runs along Oxford Road south of the centre. From Ancoats walk to Piccadilly station and pick up the 147 link bus, or walk the whole way.
Nearby areas to compare: Oxford Road (beside campus); Ardwick (closer to campus); Victoria Park (quieter, south of campus).
Check the exact trip from each property on its listing before you book.
Estimated minutes from the centre of Ancoats. Open the map for live times from Google.
| University | Walk | Bus | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of LawNew York Street, Piccadilly | 10 min | 10 min | 5 min |
| Manchester MetAll Saints, Oxford Road | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| UCFB ManchesterEtihad Stadium | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| RNCM124 Oxford Road | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min |
| University of ManchesterOxford Road campus | 35 min | 15 min | 10 min |
Universities without a link have no Best Student Halls page yet, so use the Manchester city page. Times vary with traffic and the time of day.
Mill flats or student streets.
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