Student accommodation is in a league of its own these days, often occupying modern, well-kitted-out buildings in central locations and featuring ensuite bathrooms, ample space for cooking, and great facilities on site such as gyms, cafes, and even swimming pools.
With over 1.1million students living away from home for university, it stands to reason that there is a lot of student accommodation around the country. With the average university year lasting around 36 weeks, you may wonder what happens to this accommodation over the summer. The answer is that it makes perfect holiday accommodation, with a bonus being that it is usually considerably cheaper than hotels.
Can you really stay in student digs?
Absolutely – there is no need to be a student to book into vacant student accommodation over the summer. You can use a centralised booking service, such as University Rooms; alternatively, in some cases, you can contact the university directly.
According to University Rooms, you can even stay in student accommodation in London for around £49 per night. This is ideal if you are visiting the city for a one-off event such as a sports fixture or concert.
What are the advantages of student accommodation?
In addition to being highly affordable, staying in student halls is a great way to see parts of the country you may otherwise not visit. Student accommodation tends to be located centrally; for example, student accommodation Leicester managed by companies such as www.westmanorstudentliving.co.uk/ is close to both the university campus and the city.
Rooms don’t tend to be enormous, but you can select rooms with an ensuite bathroom or access to cooking facilities. This can save further costs, as you can self-cater. You can also stay in some really fascinating places steeped in history, such as old college buildings. Universities are often interesting places to wander around, with great libraries and sometimes public museums.
Last but not least, let’s not forget that students love to eat and drink; therefore, many student accommodation facilities are located near restaurants and pubs with a great atmosphere.