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3.63 / 5
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Overall, it is a great place in terms of location. I feel safe staying here, being in the same flat as other MA students helps too. The maintenance of the building is not bad, although often only 1 lift is working, the wait is usually not too long. Laundry facilities are sufficient if you plan your time correctly. Public areas are usually clean and tidy.

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Overall, it is a great place in terms of location. I feel safe staying here, being in the same flat as other MA students helps too. The maintenance of the building is not bad, although often only 1 lift is working, the wait is usually not too long. Laundry facilities are sufficient if you plan your time correctly. Public areas are usually clean and tidy.

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What’s the deal between Premium range 1 ensuite and classic ensuite?
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hi, do you have any reviews of 2020
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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member11109332 On 23rd May 24 verified Verified student

Marketgate is an amazing location and has a great sense of community. It is however very expensive for what is a very old fashioned building, we could do with new appliances, more timely repairs, more social/ study spaces and reliable infrastructure (e.g. keycard apps and lifts working).

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member11109121 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Alright, the corner rooms are stupidly laid out, without any thought in the design, receptionists are cool as well

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member8109100 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

overall quite a positive experience

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member9109099 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

quite expensive for what it is, nice atmosphere however many maintenance issues

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member9109098 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

overall been a very good experience

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member9109095 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Overall, it’s a nice property but lighting could do better and it would be nice if there’s desk light in every room.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member12109070 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Good location, best of the flats in city centre, but many issues in the flat and thing aren’t fixed very quickly or at all.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member8109069 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

overpriced and the corridor usually smells, but i love mark

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member7109068 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Overall it’s okay, but always room for improvement. Too expensive for what it’s worth as well

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member6109062 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Marketgate has done its job, i have met most of my friends here and am very grateful for that. My room is a good size but there’s a lack of light in my room which was slightly disappointing. I also felt for the price it was not really worth it.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member10109049 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Solid. However I have been harassed by the manager, Miles, twice for ‘unpaid rent’ when my rent was all up to date. In the first instance, Miles was in my flat dealing with another matter concerning one of my roommates - but knocked on my door to collect rent. I had to invite Miles into my room to speak privately or else I’d be announcing my financial situation to the rest of my flat. The second instance happened in the elevator with a receptionist present while she and Miles were going around collecting unpaid rent. The receptionist backed me up by confirming I was not on the list of tenants to collect rent from.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member8109047 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

lovely staff but outdated kitchens and bathrooms needs some maintenance before the next students

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member4109042 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

Great location, rooms a bit small but have everything you need, kitchen facilities are decent, perfect for people who wants to live in the centre

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member9109040 On 20th May 24 verified Verified student

STAFF ARE OUTSTANDING, shoutout to Daisy, Coel, Summer and the rest. The best. Rooms are alright. Good socially.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member998998 On 2nd February 24 verified Verified student

Never any hot water. Issue was flagged multiple times but shower still goes cold after 5-10 minutes. Also the ventilation is not good enough. I’m constantly having to remove mould from shower and window area.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member898991 On 2nd February 24 verified Verified student

My kitchen door is still broken, from the first week. Love daisy, summer and mark

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member598989 On 2nd February 24 verified Verified student

Staff take too long to fix issues and theres multiple issues with utilities. Great room size and amazing location but so many issues that you wouldn’t notice as a passer by. Staff are rarely at the reception desk to help with issues, and this can be for hours at a time and no idea where they go. Washing is expensive too.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1298986 On 2nd February 24 verified Verified student

great accom besides the flooding showers that no one is dealing with

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member498985 On 2nd February 24 verified Verified student

Overall, it is a great place in terms of location. I feel safe staying here, being in the same flat as other MA students helps too. The maintenance of the building is not bad, although often only 1 lift is working, the wait is usually not too long. Laundry facilities are sufficient if you plan your time correctly. Public areas are usually clean and tidy.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member698939 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Marketgate is a nice accommodation in the heart of Bristol City centre. Living standard is totally fine but sadly is far from the "premium" accommodation they claim to offer. Everything is functional but basic. My main issue with the building is its management - Unite students charge huge rent and do not deliver accommodation which reaches this price point. When I moved in there were numerous issues with my room which took Unite nearly a month to fully resolve.

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Reply from Marketgate On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1398827 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Good place, well kept and nice staff too would recommend

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member898758 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Very convenient that cabot and the bus stations are near Place could be cleaner and maintenance be quicker

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1098755 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Just too expensive for what it is!

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1098754 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

My room is nice and cosy, I only have 3 flatmates which is fab. The guys at the office are all really nice and have helped me in a pinch multiple times:)

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member498753 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

I found the accommodation to be very good and the staff was very helpful and always helpful in solving my problems. I'm happy to live here.

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member498747 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

It’s a good accommodation overall however if the rent was abit less it would’ve been more worth it because in my opinion I think that the rent is too much. :)

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member998743 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Bit expensive but good location and space

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1198731 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

The staff is very friendly and the location is great.

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member898730 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

I have had a good nice experience at marketgate since I have moved in, with most maintenance issues I've had being resolved quickly.

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1098729 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Its good and central but very expensive and not very spacious

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Reply from Marketgate On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member498726 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Good service, nice experience The repairman successfully helped me fix the sewer pipe

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Reply from Marketgate On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member598724 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Things are at the normal level.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member798722 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

£1,209.00 for a 4x4 and dirty flatmates. The staff are really nice though.

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Reply from Marketgate On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member1098718 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

There’s so many different kinds of people so it’s refreshing every time you bump into someone. All the staff are great, especially Daisy on reception- always making sure everyone’s in good spirits. Rooms are nice and windows are a good size.

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Reply from Marketgate On 28th February 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member798717 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Great location, and good vibes.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member498715 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

The place is 5 stars and let me not forget about the people.

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Reply from Marketgate On 2nd February 24
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1198711 On 1st February 24 verified Verified student

Marketgate is a great place especially for first years in the city. Buses and grocery is close. Only issue is elevators breaking and a bit of moisture/mold in rooms but i think that’s everywhere in England!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member548419 On 18th May 20 verified Verified student

Good place, looks way better inside than it does outside! Right in the heart of the city which is great for First Year students for nights out and general shopping. Not to far on the bus to get to university (bus stop right outside halls door)

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member444113 On 29th November 19 verified Verified student

its like a prison, not the fun party halls that it once was (some staff are rude unfriendly & strict) u meet gd amount of people and location is banging but thats only positives.

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By jennarogers On 10th August 19 verified Verified student

Well-equipped room with great storage. Good maintenance app and service.

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Student Review: 1.1 /5
By member439446 On 17th June 19 verified Verified student

Unite are the worst I would avoid them at all costs. About to be charged an excess 150 pound cleaning fee for a flat I didn’t stay in lool.

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By member1338359 On 23rd May 19 verified Verified student

Marketgate is the place to be if you want to party and do drugs all the time so if you're here for that, then you'll fit right in. For the rest of us that want an education, it's a very dingy and shifty place to be. The day staff don't take noise complaints etc seriously and the night staff are intimidating. Drum and bass can be heard practically most nights and the walls are thin so getting a good nights sleep is hard. Living next to a busy road always makes everything a lot louder too. The fire alarms go off most days for no aparent reason and the one of the lifts is always broken. Washing and drying is super expensive for what it is. The place is big but crowded and there's no sense of community. The only reason I survived living here was because I spent most days and nights in uni and other student accommodation to avoid Mgate as much as pos (only coming back to sleep/get ready). I cant wait to get out of here in a month or so, Marketgate sucks.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1237507 On 29th April 19 verified Verified student

As I am off campus I really enjoy the freedom. A friendly neighbourhood

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member637213 On 19th April 19 verified Verified student

Loved this halls. Met so many friends. A little druggie so not one if you don’t like a lot of noise. However, there were quiet nights too. Great location and you feel safe and secure.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1134899 On 13th November 18 verified Verified student

Mad and intense but worth it for first year

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Student Review: 2.9 /5
By Maddy Anderson On 22nd May 18 verified Verified student

Marketgate is a dark and dingey accommodation. There is no sense of community and this place took a huge toll on my mental health. My flat mates were disrespectful. Drum and Bass played constantly through the nights. The noise from the upstairs made it hard to concentrate on my work so i often had to go to cafes to work. The 'study space' is uncomfortable and cold- you do not want to spend a lot of time down there. The staff don't take complaints seriously. You wake up in darkness and fall asleep in darkness. The night staff are rude and intimidating. Honestly i don't have anything nice to say about this place, i am thankful i do not have to step foot in there again.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member931291 On 5th April 18 verified Verified student

Only lasted two weeks before moving home. Not very good for money and far away from UWE. But good location for town

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member630151 On 31st January 18 verified Verified student

Mgate is definitely the place to be during first year at UWE. If your courses are at Arnolfini then you can't get much better than this. Bower is 20 mins away. The rooms themselves are great - big desks with plenty of storage (shelves, cupboards and a massive space under the bed. All rooms have large windows and every other room has a window directly over the desk which is great to do artwork in daylight. The beds aren't the best quality - but it's somewhere to sleep - I'd get a mattress topper. The bathroom is basically a sink with hot & cold water, a towel rack, a small shelf, toilet and a shower - with the worst shower head as it just sprays out like someone is having a piss on you - but it's hot. The amount of students in your flats varies, kitchen sizes also vary. If you're not a social butterfly, don't come here.. there's music all the time and the walls are thin. This is the place to party - don't expect anything else. Reception staff are ALWAYS happy to help.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member927074 On 26th July 17 verified Verified student

Almost all praise I can give this accommodation should go to the staff as they were wonderful and friendly throughout. My biggest complaint would be that when my bike was stolen in Dec, they not only would not let me see the footage so that I could pass it on (as requested by the police), but still have not told me any more information on what they are doing about it. (It is now the end of July and I have been moved out for over a month). They were also quiet slow at the beginning to provide me with basic stuff and it was several months before my mattress was replaced with a working one and I received a post box key.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By toriesburninhell On 3rd April 17 verified Verified student

Like most student halls Marketgate is expensive but in this case it's definitely worth the money if your aim is to make lots of new friends who are also a fan of the sesh. It's central which means most clubs are not far to walk to and there is a 24 hour off licence less than 5 minutes away which is handy because you never know when you might need more alcohol or noodles or rizlas etc .. The common room boasts a pool table, ping pong table and a table football along with a big telly and some sofas and chairs that are less uncomfortable than the ones they give you in your communal kitchen/ living area. The smoke alarms do go off but only if you burn something really really badly when cooking so as long as you hide the evidence before the weekly visit of the cleaner, it's fine to smoke in the flats. If you're not much of a drinker and like to be in bed by eleven then you should probably live somewhere else unless you enjoy the feeling of being isolated and alone.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member526207 On 3rd April 17 verified Verified student

Everything is great except the price

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1226201 On 3rd April 17 verified Verified student

If you have the opportunity to spend your first year of uni in marketgate then you would be silly not to!! Best place to make friends of all the halls and security are the most relaxed (and friendly). The location is ideal only 10 minute walk to most decent clubs. Cabot circus and castle park are just across the road plus very regular buses straight to frenchay. Everyone who I meet in first year who live elsewhere, wish they lived here.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By mikeratcliffe_ On 2nd April 17 verified Verified student

I remember the first time I saw Marketgate, I had gone down to Bristol a week or so before I was due to move in and was looking for my new home for the next year. I saw the address on my phone and looked around at my surrounding and thought 'It must be near this huge horrible brown building'. Much to my surprise, it was that huge horrible brown building! I was happy to learn, its much nicer on the inside. Marketgate is a great place to live for the student who loves their social life. Although the price tag may seem a bit much, you couldn't ask for a better location. It is right next to Cabot Circus and most of the best clubs are a ten minute walk from your front door. Your friends on campus will be begging to come to yours for predrinks or an after party. Buses run to campus from just across the road, meaning you can still make your 9ams. There are so many students living in the building, its hard not to find someone you know from your course or your hometown.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By SeshGremlin826198 On 2nd April 17 verified Verified student

If you're after the best first year possible Matketgate is where it's at. The most social of all the accommodation, everyone knows it's the place to be if you're here to get messy! Great location bus to uni is on doorstep. Warning campus accommodation is for melts.

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Student Review: 1.3 /5
By Dragos On 2nd March 16 verified Verified student

I have a studio flat, and my god it's horrendous, you can hear everything outside your door, drunk people often knock on your door thinking its a 6 people flat so they knock quite loud, the room is next to the lift so you can hear the lifts going up and down 24/7, people knocking on other flat doors are genuinely so annoying, single bed is so ideal when your girlfriend is round (I joke I joke) the security lights are so annoying, on 24/7 lights up the whole room at night, fire alarms seem to go off every day I have off. Hot water doesn't last for more than 15 minutes, so if you take your time in the shower I hope you don't mind cold showers. The wifi is shocking, they say 25mbps wifi but it's more like 1mbps, that's if you're lucky. I'm paying a hell of a lot of money for this flat, somewhere between 6-8 thousand pounds, and in return I get not much really. The room is built specifically so that wheelchair users can have access to everything, so trying to clean the dishes just hurts :/

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By CourteousPrancer1163 On 13th June 15 verified Verified student

Friendly staff, but they hardly do what they are supposed to (eg fix things). The rooms are okay sized, the kitchen depends on what side of the building you are in, but generally quite large. Windows don't open all the way..

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member107258 On 25th April 15 verified Verified student

Amazing for parties and socialising, great location (right in the city centre). Tends to be very dirty, not a great place to study as it's always noisy and there's likely to be a party going on in your flat on any given day.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member77135 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

there is never a dull day in marketgate

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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member96910 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Studio rooms are a joke. No cleaners, lonely, you can hear everything from the corridor and they can hear you. No warden so there are often loud groups of randomers lurking around in the night. I've had my door dented and glass smashed just outside it in the corridor. This and the endless banging on doors keeps me up all night - there's no doorbells that work. The 24/7 loud music from flat parties isn't good either! I can always hear the utility pipes and boilers, not to mention that my room has a boiler in it, perhaps that's also why I'm left with a single bed - I pay 7.2 grand a year for this. My studio has security lighting in the bedroom which keeps me up and I have to try to cover it. Let's not forget that the fire alarm goes off a ridiculous amount of times and at any time of day for up to 20 minutes -oftenseries of 1min alarms/week. Maintenance checks r untrue. Sharemailboxw/randoms.windowsfaceotherwindows.smellsofdrugs. theplacelooksnicebutitsdeceiving.wirelessisBADliftsareBAD.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member46896 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

I enjoyed my stay at Marketgate however it was far too expensive for what it was. I had one of the three person flats and the kitchen was as thin as a bowling alley!!! Overall I liked marketgate but this wasn't because of the building or the facilities but because of the people.

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member86882 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

Have barely slept since moving here due to a nightmare flat mate, no amount of complaints has made a difference. Very expensive for not a lot of perks. However the staff are lovely :)

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member76807 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

fun, lots of friends, large rooms, helpful reception staff, enjoyable, amazing location

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By member66749 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

A year of skanking your face off to deep house surrounded by bucket hats

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member66560 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Pretty much left to your own devices and in the middle of the city there's a lot of freedom, it's a great place to live but very expensive.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member106523 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

If people treated the place and others nicely it wouldn't be a bad place to live

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Student Review: 3.5 /5
By Katiemayanderson142 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Going to university is a daunting process. Moving away from home and having to make new friends is terrifying. I found living at Marketgate really helpful for getting to know new people and not feeling so alone. People are around you all the time and being in the city centre is extremely useful. The facilities might not be top notch and it feels like you're getting a little ripped off, but sadly all student accommodation is very expensive! I've found my room to be very nice and comfortable. You have to bare in mind that the building is huge so there are a lot of people around you, making it noisy sometimes. But as i've said, most student accommodation is like this! The night life is brilliant in Bristol so being so close to everything is amazing! Cabot Circus is also right round the corner as well as Castle Park. I've had a very good experiance at Marketgate and recommend it to first years.

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