Best Student Accommodation near Queen's University Belfast, Belfast

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Belfast These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular Queen's University Belfast student accommodation options include LIV Belfast, Aster House, and Alma Place.    

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £350/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

•  Recommended Queen's University Belfast housing includes Stunning 2BR Penthouse Loft in Cathedral Quarter and Deluxe one bedroom spacious apartment.

Student Roost and Fresh Students accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

1. Holylands

Holylands' average rent is around £105-£140/week i.e (£450-£600/month). It’s a 10-minute walk from campus. Accommodations near Queen's University Belfast include Bradbury Place, Nelson Place, Blefast, Little Patrick Street, and Aster House. 

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 5 minutes 

• Cycling - 5 minutes 

2. Stranmillis  

Starnmillis’ average rent is around £95-£130 /week i.e (£400-£550 /month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some student accommodations near Queen University Belfast include John Bell House Roost, Swantson House Roost, and Great Patrick Street Roost.   

• Bus - 10 minutes 

• Walking - 20 minutes

• Cycling - 7 minutes 

3. Lisburn Road 

Lisburn Road’s average rent is around £100-£110/week i.e (£500-£650 /month). It’s a 25-minute walk from campus. Some Queen’s University Belfast student accommodation options include LIV Belfast, Aster House, Alma Place, Bradbury Place, and Little Patrick Street. 

• Bus - 15minutes

• Walking - 25 minutes 

• Cycling - 10 minutes

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.