{"id":1491,"date":"2018-03-27T09:35:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T04:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:00:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:30:32","slug":"headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Headed to Birmingham? Here are the Best Places to Stay"},"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\/headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay\/#Metchley_Hall\" >Metchley Hall<\/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\/headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay\/#Penworks_House\" >Penworks House<\/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\/headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay\/#The_Metalworks\" >The Metalworks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/headed-to-birmingham-here-are-the-best-places-to-stay\/#Host_Student_Apartments\" >Host Student Apartments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>Birmingham<\/strong> is a fantastic city to be a student in, set in the heart of England\u2019s historic midlands. It has a thriving city centre and nightlife, and its universities are superb. Here are some of our accommodation recommendations for anyone looking to study here. You needn\u2019t worry about the basics like Wi-Fi or modern security features \u2014 they are provided in every option listed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metchley_Hall\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/property\/metchley-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metchley Hall<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An easy twenty minutes to both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/u\/university-of-birmingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University of Birmingham<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/u\/birmingham-city-university-(bcu)\"><strong>Birmingham City University<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>shared apartments<\/strong> and <strong>studio rooms<\/strong> here are both modern and inviting. With great communal areas \u2014 fully-stocked with pool tables and foosball \u2014 you are bound to meet some new people and have a great time. It offers a shared kitchen and all necessary amenities, such as a laundry room, and comes with bike storage so you\u2019ll be well looked after. Book your room from \u00a3175 per week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penworks_House\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/property\/iq-penworks-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penworks House<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Penworks House is perfectly placed ten minutes away from the city centre, and if you are planning to study at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/u\/aston-university\"><strong>Aston University<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll be a mere nine minutes away. Even the <strong>University of Birmingham<\/strong> is only about half an hour away on public transport. The accommodation here is beautifully furnished, with great shared kitchens for the ensuite rooms, and personal cooking areas for the studios. There is also a great <strong>study room<\/strong> and common room to make use of. Rooms start at just \u00a3176 a week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Metalworks\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/property\/the-metalworks\">The Metalworks<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sitting about ten minutes away from the <strong>University of Birmingham<\/strong>, the Metalworks boasts modern styling and high-tech kitchens. Just a stone\u2019s throw away from the city centre, you certainly won\u2019t be bored. Even when relaxing at home, there is a great garden and a chill-out space with a TV and pool table to keep you entertained! The <strong>ensuite rooms<\/strong>, <strong>studios<\/strong>, and <strong>apartments<\/strong> here are priced from \u00a3180 a week.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_Student_Apartments\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/united-kingdom\/birmingham\/property\/host-student-apartments\">Host Student Apartments<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ensuite and <strong>studio rooms<\/strong> here are newly refurbished as of September 2017. You\u2019ll be perfectly situated close to the <strong>University of Birmingham<\/strong> and just a bus ride away from the city\u2019s vibrant centre. The kitchens and bathrooms are all renovated, and as such you\u2019ll benefit from fresh amenities. There is also a beautiful new garden and courtyard area where you can hang out with friends. Book your room here from \u00a3204 per week.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/\"><strong>University Living<\/strong><\/a>, we are dedicated to helping international students make the most of their time abroad. We realise it can be a daunting time but we are here to help you. Make sure to email us at hello@universityliving.com or call +44 2032395259 so we can help find the right living situation for you!<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Conor Newman-Walley<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birmingham is a fantastic city to be a student in, set in the heart of England\u2019s historic midlands. It has a thriving city centre and nightlife, and its universities are superb. Here are some of our accommodation recommendations for anyone looking to study here. 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