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Very lovely place to stay if you would have to be in Aberdeen as a student ..I will forever enjoy this place the staff are nice very quick to respond to respond queries and overall rate it 10 out of 10

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By member5127181
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Very lovely place to stay if you would have to be in Aberdeen as a student ..I will forever enjoy this place the staff are nice very quick to respond to respond queries and overall rate it 10 out of 10

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IS THERE WIRED INTERNET AS WELL AS THE FREE WIFI
By member762278 On 12th September 21
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Can you request first years only
By member1157015 On 28th April 21
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Assuming some sort of normality resumes by October, is this a good social environment to talk with and meet people, as I will be moving UOA myself, it'll be important I get out there a bit haha
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is there a car park?
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how fast do the spaces get taken up
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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member11127265 On 15th December 24 verified Verified student

I was moved here from another EveryStudent-accommodation mid-semester (which was not ideal but I don’t think the fault lay with the organisation). First, I was assigned a basement flat, which had apparently not been checked before moving us in because the floor was full of dead (some living) bugs, in the corridor and kitchen as well as in the rooms. The staff luckily moved us into another flat on the ground floor on that same day. Unfortunately, the room I was assigned here had a very peculiar smell to it and one day later, I found the source to be loads of black mould that was forming under the bed on the wall. Again, I was relocated within the same day into another room in the same flat that was luckily unoccupied, and that one’s fine. Kitchen was not that clean, but after wiping down all the surfaces and cabinets, it was okay. Staff are very helpful here, everyone‘s really friendly and issues are resolved rather quickly. Heating is increased in winter.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7127237 On 14th December 24 verified Verified student

I have had a pleasant time at the old fire station and would recommend to a friend.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8127230 On 14th December 24 verified Verified student

The staff that work here, specifically the reception team, are just amazing. They’re so genuine and lovely people! The accommodation as a whole is great. There’s a new social area where you can study or play pool and games. The room feels very safe and I like mine a lot. It can feel super daunting when you first move in with it being so bare, but your room becomes so cosy when you bring in all your personal touches and things from home. Also, in the booking process the team were once again super. I was unsure of what location, room etc I wanted and they do not pressure you in any way but try their best to accommodate. I got very lucky with my flatmates and have had the best experience so far! But if you ever had any issues the team would help you and always support you through anything. The location is very central and near many amenities like Morrisons. Overall it’s been nice to stay here and a fun experience!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By kirsty_m On 14th December 24 verified Verified student

The building itself is nice, communal areas are good and the halls are in a very central location. However, the staff are what make this place great, they are always so lovely and willing to chat, they always are able to address problems in a timely manner and give great advice, such amazing folks!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member9127224 On 14th December 24 verified Verified student

Very friendly staff and an overall pleasant experience!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member9127210 On 13th December 24 verified Verified student

It’s my second year at the Old Fire Station and I’m very happy either way the accommodation it provides and find the staff very helpful and the location perfect for socialising as well as getting to university.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10127201 On 13th December 24 verified Verified student

I am having a great time with my accommodation (old fire station), (every student)

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member5127181 On 13th December 24 verified Verified student

Very lovely place to stay if you would have to be in Aberdeen as a student ..I will forever enjoy this place the staff are nice very quick to respond to respond queries and overall rate it 10 out of 10

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member4126609 On 10th December 24 verified Verified student

Reception staff are lovely, good building overall. Would’ve liked to stay at Farmers hall, but what can you do. WiFi a tad slow.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th December 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By Liam Watt On 25th November 24 verified Verified student

Good place in terms of location, cleanliness and maintenance. Staff are helpful and a good laugh.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 26th November 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member11124418 On 21st November 24 verified Verified student

Staff are friendly and very helpful

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st November 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8124417 On 21st November 24 verified Verified student

Staff are very helpful and kind. Social spaces are clean and enjoyable.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st November 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member5124206 On 19th November 24 verified Verified student

Has been ace, moved here from Don Street House accommodation and the staff have been lovely and so helpful. Sometimes the wifi plays up but all I need to do is disconnect and reconnect.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st November 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member9123008 On 3rd November 24 verified Verified student

Does not provide value for money. Social events are held, but are pretty lame and low-effort. No one attends.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 24
Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member4122887 On 31st October 24 verified Verified student

Lovely staff, happy to assist with problems, nice social area. Decent location for food shop/corner shops/easy access for bus. Lots of storage in bedroom/kitchen. Poor value for money, room was not cleaned when first arrived or kitchen space + no kitchen curtain, mould in the shower + in freezer on arrival, noisy- can hear above flat toilets flushing, sockets could be in better space. more suitable for uni of aberdeen students.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 24
Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member12122886 On 31st October 24 verified Verified student

Poor value for money. Small bedroom. Was not clean when I first arrived. Mould in fridge on arrival. Confusing how to use cooker/hob. No lamp shade. Noisy. No curtain in kitchen. Nice social area. Plenty of storage.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member8122875 On 31st October 24 verified Verified student

The staff are all lovely, and I love the wee events that are put on :)

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member8121344 On 21st October 24 verified Verified student

The old fire station is an old building with unique characteristics within it. Some flats are better than others, some are more spacious and better value for money. Bedrooms are newly decorated. All bathrooms are wet rooms which does mean that you can't have anything free standing or toilet roll in your bathroom and drains can get slow at draining very quickly. Heating in the rooms can be an issue however maintenance are very helpful at trying rectifying the issue. The majority of staff on reception especially management are very helpful and are keen to rectify problems as soon as possible. Maintenance team are very keen for a quick turn around of maintenance issues and on the whole will rectify any issues within the working day. Safety team majority of the time are no where to be seen and at times if there is an urgent issue (such as keys not working or the fuse box tripping,) past 6pm it can be difficult to get it resolved and staff on the phone can be rude.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 28th October 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member11120522 On 17th October 24 verified Verified student

overall really good other than far too little washing machines

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 28th October 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member11116318 On 27th September 24 verified Verified student

All good, happy with my stay at the old fire station.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 27th September 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member10113668 On 18th August 24 verified Verified student

Everything is great. Enjoyed my stay here

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 19th August 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member8113665 On 18th August 24 verified Verified student

I’ve definitely been enjoying staying here, it’s about a 15 minute walk from uni which is ideal and the location is pretty much surrounded by everything I need. Also, the staff are always really friendly and they’ve always been able to help me when I ask. The social spaces are great and the property always seems clean. However WiFi can be a little slow sometimes but that is to be expected with how many people use it.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 19th August 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member9102994 On 18th August 24 verified Verified student

Nice accommodation and they have a very good service. I booked a room at first and after seeing it, it didn’t suit my preference and the staff at old fire station were nice enough to change it to my preferred room.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 19th August 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member9112239 On 6th July 24 verified Verified student

Quite environment and nice staff,

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 16th July 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member10112234 On 6th July 24 verified Verified student

Overall good experience staying here, staff are great and rooms are comfy.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 7th July 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member10112140 On 3rd July 24 verified Verified student

Have been living here for a while now, everytime I have a problem it gets fixed as soon as possible, everyone who works here is super friendly and approachable, the location is extremely convenient with bus stops close by, a supermarket across the road and walkable distance to university of Aberdeen, with regular social events for people to meet each other from different flats and every student locations. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat for anyone new to the city :)

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 7th July 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member12109896 On 29th May 24 verified Verified student

TOO EXPENSIVE THE CAR PARK!! Do you know the car park is empty and your still charging stupid fees, I swear I would honestly pay like £15 but your sooo expensive that I ain't paying anything and not staying.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 30th May 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member7107874 On 1st May 24 verified Verified student

Great accommodation. Highly recommended

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 2nd May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member8107808 On 1st May 24 verified Verified student

Enjoyed my experience with the staff most especially Tara, Demi and manchang.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 1st May 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member10107806 On 1st May 24 verified Verified student

The staff and services offered were very nice and I enjoyed my time

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 1st May 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member5107226 On 23rd April 24 verified Verified student

I think it is good enough. But sometimes it is noisy since my neighbor and it sis difficult to address this problem. Besides, the fan of toilet from my neighbor is also noisy

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 23rd April 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member9107175 On 22nd April 24 verified Verified student

The rooms and facilities are in great conditions, no major issue whatsoever

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 23rd April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4107086 On 21st April 24 verified Verified student

I had the most incredible stay at my current accommodation in Aberdeen. It's located near the city center, which made it super convenient for exploring the area and enjoying all the amazing hangout spots. The place itself is perfect - cozy, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a great lifestyle. I loved how close it was to all the amenities I needed. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommended! 🌟✨

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 23rd April 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member7106323 On 10th April 24 verified Verified student

The room is really nice and spacious with lots of storage, the people that work there are really nice and friendly. Really good location for everything

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 10th April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member12106139 On 5th April 24 verified Verified student

I love all the female staff at the reception. They are very gentle and patient

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 8th April 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member11106106 On 4th April 24 verified Verified student

Perfect place for someone who’s coming as an international student for the first time.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member13106083 On 4th April 24 verified Verified student

Excellent accomodation, price=quality.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th April 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member10104903 On 20th March 24 verified Verified student

Good location and value for money. Tara was very helpful at reception.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st March 24
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member10100239 On 12th February 24 verified Verified student

It’s really great, its location is perfect in between uni and city centre.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 13th February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member13100237 On 12th February 24 verified Verified student

All the staff for 2023-2024 are brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 13th February 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member7100235 On 12th February 24 verified Verified student

Everyone is absolutely lovely and worth the money!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 13th February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member796144 On 7th December 23 verified Verified student

Any issues were handled quickly and efficiently by the team. Receptionist Kaylee was always so kind and patient. Social spaces were really useful and made for a safe cheap hangout space.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 7th December 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member495117 On 18th November 23 verified Verified student

Very good reception service and email communication.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 20th November 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1294990 On 16th November 23 verified Verified student

The staff have been incredible during my stay, they’re all super friendly and sweet - the conversations are amazing and they’re like friends! (with amazing advice too). They’ve been the best part of staying here as well as the accom being in such a great spot and so close to the city.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 17th November 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member794686 On 9th November 23 verified Verified student

Great staff and nice rooms, fun events hosted by the accommodation

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 9th November 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1094506 On 3rd November 23 verified Verified student

Wonderful people, had some issues at the start with accommodation that were helped with massively by facilities manager Daniel, and receptionist Kayley who were both great people. The staff as a whole, especially Tara, have been great to speak to every time I get a parcel as well.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member794502 On 3rd November 23 verified Verified student

I recently moved into the old fire station accommodation in September, from the very moment I arrived the staff were very welcoming and very helpful. Whenever there may be a problem staff are always there for you and equipment is fixed quickly. I love it here and can’t wait to spend the rest of the year here!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 5th November 23
Student Review: 2 /5
By member783036 On 5th August 23 verified Verified student

Despite the friendly staff, run-down building with obsolete equipment. Other major complaints included heating being cut off despite the cold (I ended up having to wear sweaters/jackets indoors during the day), and the lack of cleanliness. For the high price, it's surprising to see such irregular cleaning services. Overall, a very underwhelming experience and most tenants slowly left for better places elsewhere.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 12th August 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1187913 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

The place is perfect if you are looking for a reasonable price, the rooms are quite good. I was living in the -1 rooms which are the biggest and have a huge kitchen but it came with a huge problem. The wifi is 2.4Gz meaning it is a very slow wifi, most of the time I have to avoid whatsap video calls and films in the phone because it just doesn’t handle it, I fixed the problem with the computer by buying a Ethernet cable, but nothing can be done on the phones.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 22nd June 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member687893 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

The receiption is very nice and helpful and the room and cozy and perfect for a uni flat

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 22nd June 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member687824 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

I lived here for 2 years, it's really convenient to not have to pay separate utility bills and the booking process is incredibly accessible and smooth for the most part. My experience was much better once I moved in with my friends in my second year, as living with strangers is hard sometimes. Great location, easy to get to my uni campus and town, pretty much everything is in walking distance. Nice outdoor spaces and benches. It is annoying that staff can come in and out of flats as they please, and the heavy fire doors are really loud. The property also changed management right at the beginning of my second year and we were given next to no notice and very little information about this, and there were some issues as a result of the change over. There are also frequent issues with the showers, such as drainage problems and poor water pressure. Usually it's not too difficult to get things fixed but it can be frustrating when these issues recur multiple times.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 22nd June 23
Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member1287805 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Old building with lots and lots of maintenance issues. Contractor visiting all the time and all the noises from working makes it hard to tolerate. Expensive rooms but no appropriate social spaces matching the rent.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1387795 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

It takes pretty long time for the property (e.g. lift) to get repaired, but it's a good place to live in during the uni years in overall - could tell as I've been living in this accomodation for 3 years.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 23rd June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member587793 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

I really lucked out with my flatmates and had a fantastic first year together. Reception is super nice and helpful. Community area is a nice place to hangout.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1187792 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

A lot of things broke like our hob was broke before we moved in. Both the fridge and oven light had to be replaced too but the management came and fixed it quickly so that was good. £10 for a new keycard is a bit expensive I think though because you can’t help if you loose it maybe after the second or third charge but not straight away

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member787784 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

A Wonderful Stay at Everystudent, Old Fire Station Aberdeen I can confidently say that my time at Everystudent, Old Fire Station in Aberdeen was nothing short of fantastic. From the warm welcome to the well-maintained facilities and the supportive staff, every aspect of my stay was delightful. If you are a student looking for affordable, comfortable, and well-managed accommodation, Everystudent is undoubtedly an excellent choice. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a home away from home during their educational journey.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member987779 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

If I could give the location more than five stars I absolutely would

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member987778 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

Overall, The Old Fire Station is ok student accommodation in my opinion. However, customer service is extremely poor; I was promised a LifeStyle voucher by October 2022 and I am still yet to receive this as of June 2023, staff are not helpful at resolving this issue.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 22nd June 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member587777 On 20th June 23 verified Verified student

The old fire station is a good place to live in general - excellent location, lovely receptionists, ok rooms, but the building is quite old and you can definitely tell. Also the maintenance team is not the fastest, best nor most considerate of people living in the flats. Also the cleanliness is not the best. Depending on what you value most it is worth the money, but if you want modern and problem-free living (no issues with the building or flat etc) I probably would not choose the Old fire station.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1287645 On 17th June 23 verified Verified student

This place is okay but not value for money in terms of bills. The heater does not always turn on so my room would be left freezing cold many times and the staff could not do anything about it. So as a result I would often fall sick. The hot water also randomly turns off after a while in the shower. I would never live here again

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 21st June 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1083009 On 1st April 23 verified Verified student

I'm grateful I have a place to stay, the accommodation space is reasonable and close to the the university. If anything I would have looked for accommodations earlier, so I don't stress about were to live so close to term start dates.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1083004 On 1st April 23 verified Verified student

Perfect location in centre of Aberdeen with morrisons and main bus stops right outside. However the flats aren't the cleanest and the laundry room is often busy making washing inconvenient

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member582999 On 1st April 23 verified Verified student

It’s been quite nice living here, although I don’t feel that there’s enough community social spaces to hang out with and meet people in. I sometimes struggle to meet new people and I’ve found it more difficult this year than last year.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member482993 On 1st April 23 verified Verified student

I love this accommodation. It is based literally on the perfect street where EVERYTHING You need is there.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1082986 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

The accomodation is nice, however not having double bed rooms could be quite annoying. The reception’s staff is very friendly. The flats are okay but just need to be lucky enough to get nice and clean flatmates. The location of the accomodation is perfect for a student going to the uni of Aberdeen. We have lots of facilities near by, such as Morrisons, halal shop, African shop etc.. for groceries; hairdresser salon for both ladies & gents. And the bus stops are Litterally 2 mins walk. Such a nice accomodation honestly.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member982957 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

Staff very helpful. Bus stop to university is very close. Beside Morrisons, so it is easy to get shopping. Flat is very nice and maintenance gets sorted quickly

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1182927 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

They promised a £250 voucher when I signed up but didn't get it, maybe I'll get one with this

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 3rd April 23
Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member1082889 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

Problems took ages to fix even after chasing up. One fridge for a flat of 6 people isn’t enough.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member882888 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

Heating doesn't work as described, its always cold, never turns on. Doors are too loud, and even though there are simple solution, no one has bothered to even attenuate the issue, which has been disrupting my sleep throughout my whole stay. Not coming back

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member582883 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

Overall ok- good location and handy having bills included but the building is falling apart, even when we’ve put in requests for maintenance, sometimes nothing gets done. Also have had a big issue with being promised a voucher when I signed the contract last year which I never received.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1282865 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

The rooms are a great size especially compared to others I've seen, I like having only four other flatmates, it means keeping clean is easy & nothing is too loud. The staff are really friendly & super quick to resolve any issues.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member1082862 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

Old fire station is a great location and the price for an en-suite room is very reasonable. However, the property is very cold and the heating doesn’t work properly!

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1382856 On 31st March 23 verified Verified student

I have spent two years at the old fire station, when it used to be owned by unite student. I feel like unite did a better job at affordability where every student have upped the price of rooms and now charge £10 for a key card etc. Overall, they provide a safe space for students in a good location.

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Reply from Old Fire Station On 31st March 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1168235 On 15th April 22 verified Verified student

Most of my time here was plagued by a very poor WiFi connection - however it is now fixed and works fairly well. Room had a few faults during my stay however the staff were very helpful in resolving these issues quickly so it was never much of a bother. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and always offer their best efforts and have made staying here feel more homely. The rooms are spacious and unbeaten in quality of desk and storage amenities. The bathroom is difficult to maintain but it all comes at a reasonable cost.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member868123 On 13th April 22 verified Verified student

It’s a good accommodation. It has really helped me since my scholarship money has been delaying and the have time to follow up with me and all without giving me pressure

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1266127 On 8th February 22 verified Verified student

The staff are wonderful, it's in a perfect location for getting where you need to go and it's a lovely place to live.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 9th February 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member565992 On 4th February 22 verified Verified student

Kayley is great, best staff member I’ve see, very kind

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 4th February 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member965181 On 5th January 22 verified Verified student

The staff and facilities are great!

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 17th January 22
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member565139 On 30th December 21 verified Verified student

Everyone is really friendly and supportive

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 17th January 22
Student Review: 5 /5
By member659929 On 10th June 21 verified Verified student

Friendly reception and great location. Tesco is very conveniently close with great room size and two bedroom apartment

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 14th July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member546472 On 6th March 20 verified Verified student

Good central location, good common room for meeting up with friends. Secure and safe. When I arrived for my STL late , Hazel in safety was very helpful checking me in and showing me around.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1346448 On 5th March 20 verified Verified student

Stayed here for 2 years now and couldn’t recommend the place enough. I feel very safe with the security team and the staff. Hazel is great as once we were locked out and she was a massive help in getting this issue resolved and really put me at ease with the situation.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member846167 On 27th February 20 verified Verified student

The house keeper Angie is great at providing help where needed.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1146161 On 27th February 20 verified Verified student

Love it here, 100% recommended. Angie is super friendly, approaching and always likes a chat.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member746160 On 27th February 20 verified Verified student

The Old Fire Station is such value for money compared to uni owned student accommodation. It's a quiet place to live. The staff are so friendly and Angie and Gary are legends and so friendly. TOFS is central and literally only a 10-15minute walk to the city centre, perfect if you enjoy the student night life.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 23rd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member546155 On 27th February 20 verified Verified student

I've stayed at the Old Fire Station for 3 years now. Everyone at the site is very friendly and helpful, especially Angie! The location is great. Just a short walk from city centre, AU and Morrisons across the road. There are also regular bus services into town and RGU from outside the front door.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 23rd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member646147 On 27th February 20 verified Verified student

It's legit an old fire station. love it here :)

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member844978 On 24th January 20 verified Verified student

This place has been everything that I expected from the website. The staff are wonderful and very friendly. You get people here from different universities and different ages which means that the vibe is quite different to the more party focused university owned student housing.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1344975 On 24th January 20 verified Verified student

Been here 2 years and booked again for next year. Security are really nice and Maintenance are quick and efficient whenever there's a problem. Staff are also always very friendly and helpful (Angie and Gary!)

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member444973 On 24th January 20 verified Verified student

Have stayed at the Old Fire Station for three years in a row and I couldn't have hoped for a better accomodation. I really wanted an ensuite room and the OFS offers those for a really affordable price! Staff is super nice and helpful (shoutout to Angie and Gary) and there's regularly events held in the common room for everyone to socialize. Overall would 100% recommend!

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1244856 On 16th January 20 verified Verified student

The staff is always willing to help

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member537277 On 16th January 20 verified Verified student

I have stayed at The Old fire Station for over 3 years. The location of the property is perfect for jumping on the bus to RGU, there is a bus stop just outside the property. There is a supermarket right next door to the property too - Morrisons. The site is in the city centre and the main shopping centres are 5 minutes away. The property is great, there is a very large common room with a free pool table / football table. There is a an area where you can watch tv and a seperate study area with printers onsite. The staff are very friendly, Angie the housekeeper ensures the property is sparkling, great to chat with too. We recently had a new guy start at reception gary, hes so helpful and very friendly.

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1144790 On 14th January 20 verified Verified student

Great value for money this building is the most perfect location - half way between Aberdeen University and Union Street and also directly opposite Morrisons

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Reply from Old Fire Station (previous provider) On 22nd July 21

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