{"id":1391,"date":"2018-02-27T11:56:46","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T06:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:31:10","slug":"where-to-live-as-a-student-in-leicester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/where-to-live-as-a-student-in-leicester\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Live as a Student in Leicester"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/where-to-live-as-a-student-in-leicester\/#iQ_Grosvenor_House\" >iQ Grosvenor House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/where-to-live-as-a-student-in-leicester\/#Edge_Apartments\" >Edge Apartments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/where-to-live-as-a-student-in-leicester\/#The_Glassworks_Leicester\" >The Glassworks Leicester<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The historic city of <strong>Leicester<\/strong> in the East Midlands is home to the famous Leicester City Football Club, not to mention the Curve Theatre and the National Space Centre. There is plenty to do and see around town on your days out of the lecture hall. As an international student, however, finding the right place to stay can be scary and laborious, which is why we\u2019ve put together a list of the top accommodation options to suit all your needs. Whether you\u2019re going to De Montfort or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/leicester\/u\/university-of-leicester\"><strong>University of Leicester<\/strong><\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iQ_Grosvenor_House\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/leicester\/property\/iq-grosvenor-house\">iQ Grosvenor House<\/a> <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This accommodation in the heart of the city is only a five minutes\u2019 walk to De Montfort campus and a twenty minutes\u2019 walk to the <strong>University of Leicester<\/strong>. As a happy bonus, the main railway station is only a ten minutes\u2019 walk away. It includes several tiered en-suite rooms priced from \u00a3116 per week. Besides, studios are also available at Grosvenor House from \u00a3135 per week. There are a lot of different rooms to choose from so make sure you check them out! Make the most of their onsite laundry facility, <strong>study room<\/strong>,<br \/>\nand lounge area, including a pool table and gaming console for those quiet evenings in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edge_Apartments\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/property\/edge-apartments\"><strong>Edge Apartments<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opened in 2016, this is a godsend for those who prefer a more solitary experience. It consists of one-bed studio flats pricing from \u00a3145 per week. It includes on-site laundry facilities and is right around the corner from De Montfort, perfect for those who struggle to get out bed! Edge Apartments are only a 23 minutes\u2019 walk from the <strong>University of Leicester<\/strong>. With a high-speed internet connection, this is ideal for those who prefer staying into partying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Glassworks_Leicester\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/leicester\/property\/the-glassworks-leicester\">The Glassworks Leicester<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This centrally located property includes a range of tiered rooms for both new and returning students. En-suite prices start at \u00a3136 a week and studio flats begin from \u00a3168 a week. There are two-bed flats available for couples or even those who prefer a larger bed, approximately priced at \u00a3145 per week. On-site there is a gym, coin-operated laundry, <strong>study room<\/strong>, common area, cinema room, and much more! The Glassworks offers all the amenities you could possibly need when starting college for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you prefer an en-suite room or a studio flat near the city centre, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\"><strong>University Living<\/strong><\/a> will find you the perfect place that meets your budget and lifestyle preferences. Our 24\/7 support team will happily accommodate all your requests free of cost to ensure you have a fun and comfortable stay!<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Rebecca Yeomans<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The historic city of Leicester in the East Midlands is home to the famous Leicester City Football Club, not to mention the Curve Theatre and the National Space Centre. There is plenty to do and see around town on your days out of the lecture hall. 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