Laycock Studios, Sheffield

Great price, but you get what you pay for. Everything is very basic but functional. the bed is not the most comfortable and synthetic sheets compounded the heat!! I may have been unlucky but It seemed to be no air in through the window and with the building being really hot anyway I had to go out and buy a fan! 24hr reception was brill and messaged me straight away with an amazon delivery.. it's 10 - 15 mins walk to town and to the pool at ponds Forge. there is a carpark next door. - a Qpark which is really expensive. there is no parking outside the building to unload so you run the double yellow line gauntlet at the back of the building if you have several bags... Overall positives of the cost outweighs the negatives. I will use again.

This is one of the few times I leave review. But I have to for laycock studios and their outstanding staffs. I have lived here for a year and compare to other student hostels I have stayed this is the best. It is always clean, they respect your privacy, the price is really ok for the rooms. The best part of my stay here are this two wonderful staff that are super friendly and ready to attend to any complain you have. Anita is indeed an amazing soul, she has made my experience topnotch and even when I had to leave she was super professional. Elena too is another treasure laycock studio Sheffield has that deserves 6stars. She is so kind, go to the extreme to attend to any complains I have. I highly recommend this hostel for any student that value comfort and luxury living.

Just moved out of my year long stay. Here's my review: Pros: - great location, 5 min walk to the train station, 10 min walk to the Interchange bus station. 15 mins from The Moor shopping area. Also an Asda around 15 mins away, but buses run there too. Subway, McDonald's, and a Spar 2 mins away. - I studied at UoSheffield which is a decent walk (20/25 mins) to the campus but I found it fine as Sheffield is walkable and felt safe. You can use the tram too (Granville Rd stop) which is 5 mins from LS. - I visited some of the other studios around Sheffield and LS had the most spacious rooms and cleaner facilities for the price point. There are also some good deals around if you book at certain times. - the staff! Some really lovely reception staff, shout out to Anita for being so welcoming and helpful always 🥰 I also found the maintenance staff member super nice and helpful. - even though I did have some complaints, I found that management were receptive and tried to make arrangements rather than avoiding things raised. This is appreciated as these often go unaddressed in student accom. - personally as a postgrad, I didn't want a loud, social accom so this place was well suited for me. Residents are friendly but keep to themselves. - I appreciated the social craft events and free coffee. Especially liked pumpkin carving! - never had issues with water, heating, or wifi. Some instances where power went out but this was an area-wide issue. - quick deposit return. Cons: - small laundry facilities (3 washers, 3 dryers) which are often unclean, and often out of order. Circuit Laundry continues to rob students at £3.80 for a 40 min spin. - can get very noisy from road traffic. My room faced towards the McDonald's, so caught a lot of taxi commotion (cars use the road at the back of the building to access the train station), and also ambulances and speeding cars at the front of the building. I wore earplugs most nights as a light sleeper but some other residents found it fine. - bathroom facilities could be updated. Overall, a reasonably priced and well situated studio provider in Sheffield for both Hallam and UoSheff students. Would recommend! (4.5 stars) 🌞

I have lived here for the past 8 months and have extended my contract for another year as well. The booking process was super easy for me. The reception team is very supportive—especially Anita, who primarily handles bookings. She responds quickly via email and chat, and was very helpful during my moving process. The maintenance team is also supportive. I once had an issue with my bathroom drainage, and it was resolved within an hour of reporting it, which really impressed me. The rooms are very spacious compared to other accommodations. They are well-structured, allowing you to make the most of the space in a beautiful and functional way. The reception staff are friendly and do their best to resolve any issues—very accommodating and approachable. The location is excellent—right next to the train and tram stations. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there’s a beautiful park just a 2–3 minute walk behind the accommodation. It’s one of my favourite places for a walk and offers lovely city views. Grocery stores like Aldi and Lidl are just a 10-minute walk away, and there’s a SPAR only 2 minutes away. Hallam University is about a 5-minute walk, and the University of Sheffield is around 15 minutes away. The indoor facilities are great—there’s a quiet study room and a nice pool table. The rooms are sunny, airy, and well-ventilated. The studio kitchen is perfectly equipped with a fridge, microwave, and hob. Before handing over the keys, they conduct a check and visit the room to ensure everything is in order. Atef from the maintenance team is very approachable and resolves problems quickly. The number of rooms in the building is just right—it feels cozy and quiet. My room is also big enough for practicing yoga, which was an important factor for me when deciding to rebook this accommodation. While there are shared gym and yoga rooms in the common areas, I love having the space in my own room too. Overall, it’s been a great experience living here—comfortable, well-located, and well-managed.

The Best Accommodation for Students in Sheffield! I moved in here 7 months ago, and it was the best decision I’ve made. The rooms are very spacious compared to other student accommodations—even the Bronze rooms feel roomy. I stayed in a Gold Studio (B31), which was absolutely worth it. The staff are incredibly friendly, and because it's a relatively small property, everything feels more personal—like home. In particular, Anita Morgan at the reception and Atef from the maintenance team did a tremendous job making us feel welcome and comfortable during our stay. There were no hassles whenever I needed help with rebooking or any issues. Atef always takes great care of the property—he’s friendly, hardworking, and very reliable. It feels like living in a small, close-knit community where you see your neighbors every day. The location is perfect: the train station and interchange are just 2–5 minutes away, with SPAR nearby for groceries. McDonald’s and Subway are just a minute away too. I also really enjoyed playing pool here with the mates I met—definitely one of the highlights! If you're considering staying here, just go for it. My personal suggestion: choose any block you like, but avoid the Courtyard Studios if privacy is important to you, as they’re on the ground level and more open. Thank you! ~V