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Have a great experience here, the reception Marine, Ish are really friendly.i can be really relax here to make a friendship with other resident such as the pool table i can play with other is really fun.good memories
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Have a great experience here, the reception Marine, Ish are really friendly.i can be really relax here to make a friendship with other resident such as the pool table i can play with other is really fun.good memories
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Athena Studios Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | B5 7SS |
| Price from | £279.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | A community of 259 students, all rooms at Athena Studois are self-contained studio’s – making them popular with postgrads. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
Single Studios Premium Range 2 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 4 Accessible Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 3 Studio
Amenities
This property offers vending machines (snack food), common room with ping pong & outdoor social space. Discover more!
Popular
- Common Room
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (24-hour on call)
- Onsite Concierge
Recreational Facilities
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Computer Lab
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Athena Studios is a 20-minute bus ride from the city centre & has easy access to restaurants, pubs & ALDI supermarket.
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston campus9 mins3 mins9 mins0.4 mi
Ulster University
Birmingham (QABS)56 mins10 mins21 mins3.3 mi
Birmingham City University
City South Campus36 mins6 mins24 mins2.3 mi
Athena Studios Biography
Home to 259 students, Athena Studios is conveniently located directly opposite the University of Birmingham. Close by in Selly Oak, you’ll find a great range of pubs and restaurants, as well as convenience stores including an ALDI supermarket. The accommodation is also only a twenty-minute bus ride from Birmingham city centre.
You can enjoy time in the common room which is kitted out with sofas, a TV and ping pong. Athena Studios offers a garden with a decked area and picnic tables to enjoy on warmer days.
All the bedrooms at Athena Studios are self-contained studio apartments. That means you’ll have your own kitchen and bathroom within your living space - ideal if you’re looking to live independently without sharing.
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All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Athena Studios Reviews
Marine Ish and Drew is a great teams at Athena . Always be polite and helpful. Most of the time can speedy response what we need. Reception is on desk and whenever call is got someone to pick up the site phone most of the time. Location and environment is quite good.
Marine is helped me patiently fix my kitchen light when it was broken. Excellent service!
Ish and Marine are very kind and supported me a lot. And delivery system is very efficient.
Have a great experience here, the reception Marine, Ish are really friendly.i can be really relax here to make a friendship with other resident such as the pool table i can play with other is really fun.good memories
I love Marine! She is so nice! Make me feel at home~
Really enjoy the time spent here and the staff here are really warm ,helpful, knowledgable and efficient. Ish, Marine , Drew and Dan , they really impressed me and made my time in Birmingham easier and better.
Excellent with friendly service.
Very close to the campus.very convenient.front team very nice .consideration.every time pass by the reception say hi to me.I am glad Drew Ish and Marine working at this building make my stay at Athena more special .
very good location, opposite to the university gym but too expensive considering its small social spaces very sweet and nice receptionists Marine & Drew & Ish
Feel very comfy here.reception really friendly here and the cleaning stuff make sure every common area is keeping clean .very quiet if you want to focus on your stuff.Marine whatever something need help said like the room have little problem will help me to fix it.and treat me like a friend.Ish have a smiley face and helpful when I locks out.Drew is also patient when I pick up my parcel
The staff are all very nice and incredibly helpful, I have really enjoyed my stay at athena studios!
I been here for eight months.location is really good.front desk service is good.whenever I go to pick up the parcel the staff are really friendly and good service attitude.I really like Marine always small talk to me.make me more comfortable while I stay here as she can speak Chinese. overall the living experience is ok.not bad.
From the day I stepped into Athena, it has been a second home for me; from making new friends, to the smallest interaction between peers; everything has been near to perfect. The amenities provided and the overall maintenance of the property has been impeccable. Nothing would have been possible without the dedication and hard work from Ish and Marine, who have really turned this place into a place like no other. Their constant effort to organise and conduct events and activities for the residents has been appreciated by all. Hoping to enjoy the rest of the academic year at Athena by making countless memories.
it’s been a pleasant stay so far! the management is great vv friendly and always available to help big shout out to Ishpree, Marine and Drew for always being there to help out
it was a fantastic experience ! The accommodation is comfortable and well-maintained, providing a perfect base for my visit. What truly set this stay apart was the exceptional service provided by the staff, I would highly recommend Athena Studios to anyone looking for quality accommodation with a personal touch.
The ventilation system in the corridor is not good, the air is not circulating, the summer is very hot, and there is no indoor fitness equipment. However, the front desk service is very good, can collect the express delivery, especially Marine Li, very responsible for our safety, and often chat with us, let us feel at home.
Although there is less public space, the excellent location of Athena Studio made me choose it. The variety of activities from time to time made it interesting for me. The staff here made me feel very welcome. Every time I entered and left the flat Marine greeted me gently, Demi and Drew were eager to solve problems. And the night team, they work hard too. The staff at Athena Studios are very nice people. If considering a flat near the University of Birmingham, Athena Studios would be a good choice.
Generally speaking, the Studios are good. When I met a problem that the light was suddenly turned off, I don’t know how to solve it. And after I told the staff - Nana, he was helpful and very kindly came to my room to solve the problem.
It is right opposite the school, very easy to get around and close to the bus stop, like a big family, my room had a great view and I liked many parts of the place, the staff, the environment and the new friends.
Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such great feedback. Athena Studios team
Both the staff and the living environment are very good and the transportation is convenient，also the facilities are perfect and the service is very high with snacks and coffee.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. Athena Studios team
Overall, I had a good experience living in this studio. But the wifi is often bad and the fire alarm testing can be annoying sometime.
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry your wifi wasnt up to standard and we will certainly look in to this and improve this moving forward. Athena Studios team
Aga, Marine, and Demi are helpful and nice!
The team is amazing,the reception Marine and Agha are conscientious and responsible. They often communicate with us about big or small things in the accommodation.The answers to the rent and other questions are very professional and detailed.
I like the receptionist Marine Li very much, every time I bought a lot of express, she will take the initiative to ask me if I need help and help me, every time in and out of the door will say hi to each of us, several times maintenance activities, she helped me deal with in a timely manner, people are really very nice, with her in, I am super safe feeling.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's very much apprecaited. Athena Studios team!
The front desk staff of Athena are very good, especially Marine. She care about me very much when she knows I'm sick and come to ask me many times. Every morning when I leave home to school, she greet me and care about me.
Thanks for your lovely comments. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to Marine. The Athena Studios team!
A good location for accommodation, near university that save a lot of time for the collage students.
Hi, Thank you so much for your positive review! We are delighted you are enjoying your stay at Athena Studios. Thanks, Athena Studios
good reception，Oi Ming Li， on time send emails and parcels
Hi, Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I will be sure to pass this on to Oi Ming. Thanks, Athena Studios.
The smoke detector alarms on Wednesdays, which is annoying.
Hi, Thank you so much for your feedback. Fire Alarm testing can frustrating for residents, but its essential to regulary test the equipment so we can ensure fire safety of the property. If you would like more information on thsi then please do head down to reception where they can assist further. Thanks, Athena Studios.
Oi Marine is diligent. She could reduce communicate problems for me. The package could be collected safety. the receptionist is kind and efficient.
Hi, Thank you for your lovely comments about Marine. We think shes great also! Thanks, Athena
So good！Everything and everyone here are so nice. Staffs here are friendly and breakfasts are on time always!
Hi, Thank you for your lovely comments. We are delighted you are enjoying the breakfast offering at Athena. Thanks, Athena Studios.
The service of the Marine Aga Demi team is very good, every festival will prepare gifts, and you can find them if you need anything. The apartment is always clean, and it is cleaned every day. The experience of staying is very good.
Hi, Thank you so much for your positive review of the property and the team. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments. Thanks, Athena Studios.
The marine demi age team is very good and attentive, and is doing its best to help the residents. And delivered all the packages to our door. My stay in anthena studios was a great experience
Hi, Thank you so much for the positive review. We are really glad you are enjoying your stay at Athena Studios. Thanks, Athena Studios.
Marine Demi very nice service and attitude！
Good Morning,Thank you or your positive comments. I will be sure to pass on your positive comments to Marine and Demi! Many Thanks,Athena Studios.
I have enjoyed my stay at Athena Studios and have felt safe, comfortable throughout my time. I would like to thank all the staff especially aga, marine and demi who are really helpful and kind and helped my uni experience be so much better. I also would like to thank all the people who help clean the area to make it a nice and hygienic place to stay and grateful to anyone else also who I have not mentioned that make this an amazing place to stay. It is a perfect location for easy access to shopping, food, campus, health centres and university areas.
Good Morning,Thank you so much for your positive review.I will be sure to pass on your comments to the whole team.Many Thanks,Athena Studios.
Marine and Demi are excellent, and they devote themselves in their work. They make me feel like home.
Hi, Thank you for much for your lovely comments. I will be sure to pass this on to Marine and Demi.Many Thanks, Athena Studios.
A very good stay, Oi Ming Li，Agnieszka Jedrzejczak，Demi Rodriquez are welcoming and responsible.
Good Morning,Thank you so much for your positive review.I will be sure to pass no your lovely comments to the team!Many ThanksAthena Team
had a great living experience here. The staff is so kind and the circumstance is also quiet.
Good Evening, Thank you so much for your positive reply. We take pride in ensuring all students have a great living experience. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team on site. Kind Regards, Athena Studios Property Team.