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It’s worth paying. First, I think this accommodation fee is expensive, but when I stay here, I find that it’s convenient to go to law school, city centre and train station. Great staff and creative event.
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Most helpful review
It’s worth paying. First, I think this accommodation fee is expensive, but when I stay here, I find that it’s convenient to go to law school, city centre and train station. Great staff and creative event.
Value for money
Location
Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
Social experience
Internet / Wifi
Elvet Studios Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | DH1 3US |
| Price from | £294.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Elvet Studios looks onto a cricket ground beside the River Wear, which gives the property a relaxing countryside feel.Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 3 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 2 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 4 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Amenities
This property offers a common room, study room & vending machines (snack food). Discover more!
Popular
- Common Room
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
- WiFi In Communal Areas (All Free)
- WiFi In Room (All Free)
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
- Library or Study Area
Transport
- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Elvet Studios is right next to the local cricket ground, River Wear & is just 15 minutes from Durham city centre, restaurants, pubs, shops & clubs.
Durham University
Durham Campus15 mins4 mins13 mins0.7 mi
University of Sunderland
East Durham3 hours 38 mins20 mins1 hour 1 min12.2 mi
City Campus4 hours 31 mins28 mins1 hour 3 mins16.9 mi
Elvet Studios Biography
Choose to stay Elvet Studios and you'll be within a twenty-minute walk from Durham University's main campus and Bill Bryson Library. You can take a mere fifteen-minute walk to the city centre, where you will have a wide choice of bars, shops and restaurants.
The common room is newly refurbished and is equipped with comfortable sofas, a TV, board games and even a study space. There are vending machines for you to make use of when wanting to grab a quick snack.
The accommodation has a range of 112 purposefully designed spacious studios to choose from. All of which provide everything you need such as a kitchen, bathroom, study space and private space to eat.
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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 Elvet Studios Reviews
The reception staff are very kind.
Good to get away from shared kitchens and spaces. Polite staff such as Alex who helps out when required
The signal in the room is sometimes unstable.
Thank you for your review.
Very kind staff！Alex always help me to open the gate door and be nice all the time
Thank you. We have told alex of the good comments!
great location and property management
Thank you! We always strive to make sure our property is managed professioanlly for all our students.
Stuffs are kind and friendly.Matthew is very responsible and helped me a lot
Thank you for your review.your kind comments have been passed on!
Good nice rooms, nice people Vivienne, Alex, Alze
Hi, Thank you for taking time out to write us a review, we really appreciate it
Vivienne, Alex and Alze are very nice and friendly, great team!
Hi, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review, Pleased you find our Property Team friendly, they are always on hand to help in anyways they can
Well arranged rooms, and the building is in a very good location. The price is very high but you get an outstanding service. The wifi is very unreliable, often not working at all in parts of the flat, but sufficient basic needs
Hello, Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to leave us a review. We agree too the location is great, we are always looking to improve on the wifi thank you for your feedback
It’s worth paying. First, I think this accommodation fee is expensive, but when I stay here, I find that it’s convenient to go to law school, city centre and train station. Great staff and creative event.
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review - we look forward to welcoming you to our next few events lined up
A great and warm place! Cute and nice staffs! They always arrange nice events and activities. I would recommend everyone to live here!
Thank you for leaving us a review - pleased to hear you enjoy living with us
We want more social events like provide breakfast and dinner.
Thank you for taking your time to write us a review - keep an eye out for new up coming events
Great staff and a comfortable room have made living here enjoyable during my studies. Staff always happy to help and do so brilliantly!
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The staff at this accommodation are so helpful and friendly
Thank you for reviewing, we think so too the staff are very friendly
amazing staff, great location for uni students, close to town and uni site
Thank you for leaving a lovely review
perfect, i think here very quite and safe, the price of apartment is acceptable, so overall elevet studios is a perfect choice for the international students who study in Durham
Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review, Elvet is a lovely little community receommended by our international students :)
Elvet is really nice and near university！
Thank you for leacing us a review, Elvet is in a really good location
better have some gym equipment and the weekly fire alarm rehearse is annoying
In general, living in Elvet studios is a good experience. I would suggest the apartment organize more activities to enhance students communication. Also, there are some comments for the equipment. sometimes the shower is not working well (cold). We have Only two washing machines, which may not meet daily demands and they often break.
thank you for your review, i will make sure to pass over your comments to the team
Really good place for students to stay
thank you for your review
overall fantastic! love the warm staffs and the environment here. the maintenance comes very fast as well. not so satisfied with the network tho
I have a really great experience here and I found this is a quiet place which I can have a good rest and a study place. I will recommend my friend here if possible.
All staffs are so nice,and in have a great memory in here.
The people are nice and environment is clear and everyone around me is friendly.
The location is good , I have been live here for three years. The reception is nice
A nice and quiet place to stay. Close to the town centre and the learning buildings.
good staff service, nice maintenance
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Vanessa and Brogan are always very friendly and ready to help!
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This apartment have friendly reception services, all the staff in there are really nice. The environment also excellent. It’s the best choice for me to live in Durham.
Thank you for leaving us a lovely review, we really do appreciate. im eally pleased to hear you are enjoying living at Elvet sudios the staff really are lovely
Rooms are nice , location is good as it is close to university buildings and city centre, staff are friendly and helpful
Thank you, you are right we are in a great spot for both university and shopping in the city centre
It it a good place for us to play and meet new friends. Also, I am very happy live here with my best friend. The location is good and it is safety.
Thank you for your lovely review, pleased you are living with your Best friend :) why dont you both pop along to our next event on 23rd January for Chinese new year
Very friendly staff. A Pool table would be great.
thank you for your review, i will pass your comments over to the team at Elvet studios, pool table would be really good for socializing with your friends
good，kind reception，always help us with our many kinds of problem，worth to live here
really appreciate the review, so pleased you like living with us :)
Very good reception, the staffs are always nice and friendly to contact and often organize activities.
Thank you for dropping us a review, keep an eye out for our up coming events we have lots planned at Elvet studios, hope to see you their!!
I came Elvet Studios when the UK still in the lockdown period. This place provided the safe home, and I quite enjoy my two years here. The management is lovely and you can get many supports if you asking for help! Hope the wifi and laundry can get better!
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. we are pleased you enjoyed living with us the last few years. we have recently upgraded the laundry machines and improved the wifi :)
The experience of apartment here has been wonderful to me. But there was a problem with my online account, and I couldn't get online, so I called, and a very nice guy solved the problem.
Thank you for the lovely review im pleased you have had a wonderful time with us and happy to hear you managed to get sorted to get online, Thank you :)