The Zip Building

The Zip Building is a student housing in Leicester offering accommodation to students attending nearby universities and institutions. The property has a wide variety of room options that students can choose from during their stay, including single rooms in two-bedroom apartments, en-suite rooms, self-contained studios, and private one-bedroom apartments. All rooms are fully furnished and mainly come fitted with a double bed, a wardrobe, or storage space, a study area with a desk and a chair, and a washer/dryer. Private en-suite bathrooms are available in studios, en-suite rooms, and one-bedroom apartments, some of which come with their own shower. The kitchens at this property, whether shared or private, are equipped with a fridge-freezer, a microwave oven, and a hob. 

Several amenities and features are offered by this Leicester student accommodation for residents to make use of during their stay. These amenities include 24/7 CCTV security, free contents insurance, all-inclusive bills, on-site parking, and on-site laundry facilities. The property also features a variety of communal spaces for socialising and hanging out with friends as well as quiet and peaceful areas for studying and getting work done.

Life in Leicester as a student is never boring! Not only is the city home to several top-ranked universities and world-renowned learning institutions, but it is also blessed with a great café culture, along with a variety of restaurants and exciting nightlife options from international theatre and comedy to film and live music. Leicester is also one of the oldest cities in the country with a rich history and cultural heritage along with multiple monuments and landmarks to show for it, including Leicester Cathedral and Leicester Castle. 

You can easily explore and wander around the city of Leicester during your stay at The Zip Building. This Leicester student home has a rather central location that grants you easy access to the city’s vibrant atmosphere as well as some of its most notable attractions and landmarks. The city’s favoured destination, Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, which houses displays on both natural history and Ancient Egypt, is located just a short 15-minute walk from the property. Castle Gardens is a nearby park where you can enjoy a stroll among the greenery or a picnic with friends on the weekends; it’s located just eight minutes away on foot. Also eight minutes away is The Newark Houses Museum, which is made up of two houses with interactive exhibitions about the city and its army, along with some historic gardens. There are a variety of diverse restaurants and casual eateries located in close proximity to this property. Of the nearby food joints at which you can grab a bite, both Nando’s and Pizza Express are located within a 16-minute walking distance from the property, King of Wings is 10 minutes away, and Subway is a 16-minute walk away as well. You can also do your grocery shopping and get all your essentials at the nearby Sainsbury’s Local, which is located a short 20-minute stroll away. 

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De Montfort University is seven minutes away from the property on foot, while the University of Leicester is a 25-minute walk away. Multiple bus stations are located in close proximity to this property. Lidl is five minutes away on foot, while Windermere Street is a 6-minute walk away.