St Georges Tower, Leicester

St Georges Tower is a standout student accommodation Leicester, located in the city centre at 1B St Georges Way, just a 16 min walk from both the University of Leicester and De Montfort University. Every studio apartment comes fully furnished with its own kitchenette, breakfast bar, and wall-mounted TV, giving you a private space that actually feels like yours. Rent covers all bills including superfast Wi-Fi and a secure door entry, so you can come home at any hour and feel completely at ease.

Where is the St Georges Tower student accommodation located?
St Georges Tower accommodation is located at 1B St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1SH, United Kingdom, in the vibrant heart of Leicester City Centre. University of Leicester is just a 16 min walk away, so you’ll never have to rush for lectures. Popular spots like Castle Park are equally close, also reachable within 20 min walk. And with trains and buses near your doorstep, St Georges Tower offers better connectivity than many other student accommodations in Leicester.

Why is St Georges Tower residence a top choice for students?

St George’s Tower is a top choice for students because it hands you the two things you crave most: your own peaceful space and complete freedom from daily stress. Imagine having a fully furnished studio apartment all to yourself, a wall-mounted TV for binge-watching after lectures, a breakfast bar for quick meals, and your own kitchenette, so you never have to fight over the fridge or wait for a bathroom. When you need to focus, the dedicated study rooms are there to help you lock in for deadlines; when you need a change of scenery, the spacious hub and on-site laundry make life feel easy and independent. With all-inclusive bills (water, gas, heating, electricity, superfast Wi-Fi), you’ll never see a surprise charge, your budget stays yours. And secure door entry means you can come home late from the library or a night out and feel genuinely safe, without that knot in your chest. For your career and wallet, Leicester is packed with opportunity: part-time roles are everywhere, from the nearby Highcross shopping centre (JD Sports, Zara, Starbucks) to flexible campus jobs through Unitemps at the University of Leicester. Top companies like Next (HQ in Leicester), Dunelm, Santander, British Gas, and Caterpillar actively recruit students for internships and placements, which makes St Georges Tower the smartest choice for student accommodation UK. Here’s a quick look:

• Safety first: CCTV, secure door entry, and an on-site team so you can sleep soundly and study stress-free.
• Live, study & play: Gym, study room, multimedia and games area, courtyard, and regular resident events that turn strangers into friends.
• Part-time work ready: Easy access to hospitality, retail, and on-campus jobs to boost your budget and CV.
• Internship gateway: Top companies like Amazon, Rolls-Royce, IBM, Honeywell, and Caterpillar offer placements right on your doorstep.

Which universities are close to St Georges Tower Leicester?

St. George’s Tower puts you right where you need to be as a student, so you can actually breathe between lectures. De Montfort University is just a 16-minute walk away (0.7 miles), meaning you can roll out of bed, grab a coffee, and still make it to your seminar without that horrible pre-lecture panic. Right next door academically, the University of Leicester is also a 16-minute stroll (0.7 miles), so popping back home for a forgotten laptop or a quick nap is never a drama. Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus is only a 4-minute drive (0.9 miles), honestly, by the time you’ve picked a playlist, you’re already there. For business students, the University of Leicester School of Business is a super-short 5-minute drive (1.1 miles), saving you from long, draining commutes. Even Loughborough University, though farther at a 31-minute drive (12.5 miles), is still totally doable for that once-a-week lab or catching up with mates from other unis. Below are the distances and travel times from St Georges Tower residence to Leicester's top universities.

What are the top attractions and hangout spots near St Georges Tower residence?

When deadlines pile up and your brain feels fried, St. George’s Tower puts three incredible escapes right on your doorstep. Just a 14-minute walk (0.6 miles) takes you to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, where you can stand in the very car park where a lost king was found, it’s emotional, fascinating, and oddly comforting to know that even kings had rough endings and rediscoveries. For some fresh air and green space, Castle Park is a 20-minute stroll (0.9 miles) away, offering sprawling lawns, riverside paths, and historic castle ruins, perfect for lazy picnics, kicking a football, or lying on the grass pretending essays don’t exist. And for a dose of local life without the heavy history, Newarke Houses Museum (0.7 miles, 16-minute walk) blends quirky exhibits with cozy vibes, giving you a quiet, indoor spot to explore when the weather turns. Beyond the attractions, the area around St Georges Tower student accommodation offers a good selection of student-friendly cafes, restaurants, and shopping outlets, such as follows:

Coffee & Hangouts:

• Leicester Coffee House Company (0.1 mile, 3 min walk): Fresh coffee, speciality drinks, pastries, and a comfortable space for studying or catching up with friends.
• Aroma cafe (0.2 miles, 5 min walk): A friendly neighbourhood cafe serving artisan coffee, light snacks, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

Plates & Pals:

• Merchant of Venice (328 ft, 2 min walk): Popular Italian restaurant offering freshly prepared pasta, pizzas, seafood dishes, and Mediterranean favourites.
• Unico Italian Restaurant (0.5 miles, 11 min walk): Stylish dining venue known for authentic Italian cuisine, handcrafted pizzas, and classic pasta dishes.

Bags & Bargains:

• Highcross Leicester (0.5 miles, 11 min walk): Leicester’s leading shopping centre featuring major fashion brands, restaurants, entertainment venues, and everyday essentials.
• St George's Shopping Park (0.5 miles, 11 min walk): Convenient shopping destination featuring retail stores, supermarkets, dining outlets, and everyday essentials.

What transport options are available near St Georges Tower housing?

At St. George’s Tower, you’re never more than a few footsteps away from the city and beyond, which means no more stressful sprints to catch a bus or train. The Leicester Travel Terminal is just a 3-minute walk (0.1 mile), giving you instant access to both trains and buses, so last-minute trips home, surprise visits from friends, or spontaneous day trips become effortless, not exhausting. Right next door, Station Street (Stand EG) is also a 3-minute stroll (0.1 mile), perfect for hopping on a local bus when you’re running late for a lecture or a part-time shift. For everyday errands, St. Margaret’s bus stop is a 17-minute walk (0.8 miles), a bit farther but still totally doable on a sunny day. And when you need to go further afield, Leicester North train station is a 14-minute drive (3.4 miles), but honestly, with the Travel Terminal so close, you’ll probably never need it. To make this all a breeze, you can use student-specific passes: consider an academic-year pass from operators like Arriva for incredible savings or check out newer flexi-tickets that can offer savings of up to 20%. The University of Leicester also provides a free shuttle bus for students, just scan your student ID card to hop on. While exact average weekly costs vary by lifestyle, budgets often range from £14 to £17 for local transport, but with a student pass, you could bring that down even further. From St Georges Tower, here's how far you are from Leicester's key transit spots:

What does the rent at St Georges Tower student accommodation cover?

Your rent at St Georges Tower student accommodation covers everything: water, gas, heating, electricity, and superfast Wi-Fi,no hidden fees, no surprise bills. You also get full access to a fully furnished studio apartments, spacious hub, wall-mounted TV, breakfast bar, study rooms, and on-site laundry. That means more time studying, sleeping, or hanging out with friends, and zero stress about utilities or extra costs. It's student living made simple, so you can just focus on enjoying Leicester, with a weekly spend budget between £246- £360.

What type of students should choose St Georges Tower accommodation?

St George’s Tower is made for students who value their own space, their peace of mind, and a home that actually helps them grow, without the chaos of shared bathrooms or surprise bills. Whether you're an introvert craving quiet, a career planner hunting internships, or someone who just wants to feel safe and in control, this place gets you. Here’s who would love it here:

• The privacy-loving introvert: Your own fully furnished studio with a wall-mounted TV and breakfast bar means no roommate drama, no waiting for the bathroom.
• The anxious overthinker: Secure door entry means you can walk home late from the library or a night out and actually breathe easy.
• The budget-savvy planner: All-inclusive bills (water, gas, heating, electricity, superfast Wi-Fi) = zero surprise charges.
• The career-hungry go-getter: Internships at Next, Dunelm, Santander, British Gas, Caterpillar, plus part-time shifts at Highcross (JD Sports, Zara, Starbucks), all a short walk or bus ride away.
• The easily distracted studier: Dedicated study rooms and a spacious hub mean you can lock in for deadlines without the library chaos, then switch off and relax in your own studio.
• The homesick fresher: A safe, secure tower in the city centre, with everything you need on-site, laundry, superfast Wi-Fi, and a community feel without being forced to socialise.
• The independent soul: You want to cook your own meals, watch what you want on your own TV, and come and go as you please, no compromises, just freedom.