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I recently moved into the student apartment, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a comfortable living environment. The communal areas are perfect for socializing and studying, and I’ve already made great friends. The staff is friendly and always ready to help with any questions. The location is convenient, close to campus and local shops, making it easy to get around. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to live, study, and grow. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation!
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Leeds Hall Rankings
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| Sky Plaza | #20 |
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Most helpful review
I recently moved into the student apartment, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a comfortable living environment. The communal areas are perfect for socializing and studying, and I’ve already made great friends. The staff is friendly and always ready to help with any questions. The location is convenient, close to campus and local shops, making it easy to get around. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to live, study, and grow. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation!
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Sky Plaza Information
| Telephone | 0300 303 8642 |
| Postcode | LS2 8AR |
| Price from | £175.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Sky Plaza is the second tallest student accommodation building in the world, situated just five minutes walk from the Leeds Beckett campus and only 15 minutes from the University of Leeds. Visit the website to find out more! |
Room Types
2 Single Rooms - Premium Range 3 Ensuite
4 Single Rooms - Premium Range 1 Ensuite
4 Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Classic Studio
Single Apartments Premium Range 1 One Bedroom Apartment
Single Apartments Classic One Bedroom Apartment
3 Single Rooms - Premium Range 2 Ensuite
2 Single Rooms - Premium Range 3 Ensuite
4 Single Rooms - Premium Range 1 Ensuite
4 Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
2 Single Rooms Shared Bathroom Premium Range 4 Two Bedroom Flat - room
Single Studios Premium Range 2 Studio
Single Studios Premium Range 1 Studio
Single Studios Classic Studio
Amenities
This property offers a common room, study space, gym, cinema room, in room Washer dryer (specific room types apply) & vending machines (snack food). Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
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- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
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- WiFi
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- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
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- Contents Insurance
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- No Smoking
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- Library or Study Area
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- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Sky Plaza is right on the doorstep of Leeds O2 Academy & First Direct Arena & is a 10-minute walk from Leeds city centre, shops, food, drink & entertainment.
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus3 mins1 min3 mins0.1 mi
Leeds Arts University
Blenheim Walk12 mins3 mins8 mins0.5 mi
University of Law
Leeds Campus11 mins8 mins11 mins0.4 mi
Sky Plaza Biography
Sky Plaza is the second tallest student accommodation building in the world and is located a mere five-minute walk from the Leeds Beckett campus and a fifteen-minute walk from the University of Leeds. You’ll never be at a loss for things to do as the city centre, as well as Leeds O2 Academy and the First Direct Arena, are all a stone’s throw away.
The accommodation is equipped with all the bells and whistles, such as a gym, cinema room, communal study area, outdoor social space, and common area with free ping-pong and pool tables. For your benefit, there is onsite a vending machine and laundry facilities with some rooms having in-room washer-dryers.
Sky Plaza has a range of elegantly designed en-suite rooms, studios and one-bedroom flats to choose from. Each room comes furnished and has its own private bathroom. Both the studio rooms and one-bedroom flat are equipped with a private kitchen, whilst the en-suite rooms share a kitchen and lounge area with flatmates.
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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.
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Except the lift doesn’t work and cause long waiting time, other than that it’s ok.
Hello, All the 4 lifts in Sky Plaza are working, if you ever come accross a lift that is out of order please contact the team at the reception. Thank you,
I recently moved into the student apartment, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a comfortable living environment. The communal areas are perfect for socializing and studying, and I’ve already made great friends. The staff is friendly and always ready to help with any questions. The location is convenient, close to campus and local shops, making it easy to get around. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to live, study, and grow. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for student accommodation!
Nice and happy to live here, it is easy to get my parcel.
It's a good place for living and the location is pretty convenice.
Very good. Comfortable environment and friendly staff
the place is nice. compared to other accommodation, the price is competitive. Only 15 mins to school
window is expected to open hahahahahahhah
Wonderful views and tiny environment.
Amazing accommodation and having a great space to work and socialize has been ver y valuable to as an introvert. Also easy buying groceries from Morrisons taht is so close is fabulous!!
Super invincible, love to live here, have a good service, a lot of classmates, mature management team, managers are very, very, very responsible
The air conditioner has problem that it can’t heat. I reported on September 22, three weeks past, but it hasn’t been fixed now.
The repairs are fast and the staff are so enthusiastic.
good very good significant good
I’m a international student, my friends living here and I think the place is really good and it’s convince to shopping and go to the city centre.
It was alright. Our hob tripped the electricity.
The geographical location is very good, close to both the school and the city center
This place is really welcoming and skibidi
Well decorated student accommodation. Bright and clean.
wonderful place，clean and quite
In summary, my experience has been pretty good
As a student at the University of Leeds, I’m delighted to have chosen Sky Plaza as my dormitory. Living in a studio here has been an absolute pleasure. The location is perfect, with the university and city centre just a short walk away, making transportation and shopping super convenient. The studio is spacious, especially compared to other accommodations in Leeds, and it comes fully equipped with everything I need, including a private washing machine—a huge plus for someone like me who values cleanliness! The quiet and comfortable living environment provides the perfect space to study and relax. What stands out even more is the exceptional service from the Unite Students Team. The reception staff are always friendly and welcoming, and I have to give a special mention to the manager, Bruno. He’s an outstanding leader who goes above and beyond to help students with any issues or offer advice. My time at Sky Plaza has been filled with wonderful experiences!!!
Thank you to everyone for their assistance during my time at Sky Plaza. I truly appreciate it. A special thanks to the Manager, Bruno Rodrigues. He is the kindest staff member and has helped me many times during my stay. I really hope you have any promotion or award for such an exceptionally excellent staff member like him. He is responsible, patient, and effective, and he definitely deserves recognition. Overall, living with the Unite Students team at Leeds Sky Plaza was amazing. Everyone has been incredibly helpful. Thank you!
The time I spent in sky plaza was great. I had the best time, all staff was extremely helpful and friendly and always willing to help whenever I needed it.
Good. Except for the noise and hot water issue
Not recommend, always under construction. Not good for sleeping and studying.
good good. Great view and facilities. Sometimes the wifi is not connected, the decoration is a little noisy
Can play billiards and study tables.
The apartment did not provide hot water to the tenants throughout the day as promised in the contract, but only provided hot water at 7 o'clock in the morning. It has caused great inconvenience to the tenants' lives. In addition, the staff at the apartment had a very bad attitude after receiving complaints and did not deal with the problem. What's more serious is that the elevators in the apartments often don't work, the ceilings leak, and there are also water outages throughout the day. For the above-mentioned problems, even after receiving the complaints, they have not been completely solved. It has been several months since then.
The complaints regarding Sky Plaza are backed by videos and screenshots, and there are more than just these four issues: 1. The apartment has failed to address the hot water problem for all residents for a prolonged period, leaving no place to shower, severely disrupting daily routines. 2. The apartment's renovation noise is excessive, and the more they renovate, the more problems arise within the apartment. Staff responses have been evasive. 3. The apartment door is broken, and despite being told to contact the 24-hour front desk downstairs, staff have not been responsive, even after two attempts at 10 PM. 4. During the early hours, the elevator stopped at my floor but didn't open for half an hour. When reported, the staff said they would arrange for repair, but no action was taken, and there were no measures to temporarily suspend the elevator for maintenance.
Don't have hot water Don't have hot water
There has been no hot water for more than half a month, and the front desk has not solved it at all. The elevator broke down for a long time and was not repaired. Now there is still a problem with the elevator. My friend was trapped in the elevator last week and was told that the engineer would not arrive for an hour.
No hot water when take shower！！！！Last for 3 months！！！Need refund！！！
There was no hot shower for three weeks and no maintenance. The attitude of the staff is lax. The apartment facilities are old.
是的，入住plaza,你会在早晨被装修工人吵醒，然后如果没拉窗帘，他会缓缓划过你的窗看到你的赤身裸体；你会被忽然坠落的电梯吓死，你会被打不开的电梯门吓死，你会被坏掉的电梯累死；你会等半个月等不来洗澡的热水，情人节约会也要洗冷水澡；你会住在破旧不堪的房子里，和许多半坏不坏的设备过着猪狗不如的留学生活……来吧，来体验暗无天日的苦日子
There has been no hot water at sky plaza, forcing residents to take cold showers every day. The elevators are often broken, and some of the reception staff are unfriendly and possibly racist. The front desk refuses to accept deliveries from Royal mail.
It's a rubbish apartment, the elevator is always broken, and it's very scary for people to be trapped in it and not be able to get out. There is no hot water supply every day and I have to take cold showers. The front desk engages in racial discrimination and only delivers packages to white people without paying attention to other races, and this applies to both black and white employees!
very good place，best location， best wifi， best management，best social experience， best social spaces， best cleaning.
Sky Plaza is located near every big social hub in the city, with the universities only a few minutes away. The staff are extremely helpful and prompt, and the rooms are some of the most spacious ones I’ve seen.
ive been living here for 6 months and still enjoying it!
very good the location is very good close to school and city center good good good good good good good good
the reception service is wonderful but some equipments are old
The room is comfy, the location strategic, the service is good
good morning and happy mother's day to you
good and nice！Clean and tidy dormitory environment.
very good "Satisfactory apartment: clean, spacious, convenient location, responsive management, good amenities, pleasant neighbors, overall enjoyable living experience."
Good morning my love I hope you have
nice location，nice activity，facilities need improvement
with adequate living equipment and convenient access to the Leeds center, it’s the best choice for living
I like it its very nice you can communicate with everyone
The location is fantastic, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transportation. The apartment itself was clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated. It had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay.
It is alright :) a bit different from what I expected.
Nice friendly staff good location but hard to interact with international students
It’s a comfortable accommodation in a good location can’t fault it
very nice accommodation！！i feel very happy and noce in here everyday!
it is extremely near the city center and convenient to go to the supermarket.
There is a handsome staff at the reception desk.hhh maybe can we make friends？😁
I am so happy to live in the sky plaza in this year and looking forward to more activities.
Good location, good value for money, good high-rise environment, built-in washing machine, very good, recommended for floors 19 and above, the studio has the best value for money.
I think actually this accommodation is really good. There are lots of facilities. lots of people living there are so friendly.
I had a good experience. Hope to have a better life.
The location is very good and convenient.
I have a good experience in here. the room is so clean.I can go anywhere because the location of sky plaza is so convinent
The apartment environment is very good, the front desk work is serious and responsible, and the maintenance work can be completed quickly
I think I'm satisfied with this room and the price is reasonable.
It’s really a good experience, and I will book next year
I have enjoyed my time at Sky Plaza, the staff are always happy to help and the facilities are great, thank you to Kim for fixing my issue promptly
It’s a nice place to live at but a bit overpriced
My room and kitchen were dirty when I checked in. The toilet was leaking. Maintenance takes 2 weeks to sort your issues.
Thank you for your time writing the review. I am sorry that your room was not up to standards but when the students arrange room moves between themselves, they are responsible to ensure that the room is clean. Our maintenance team works hard, and they are also part of our 24/7 service - Sometimes we need to order parts, and this can take some time to arrive. You can always see the status of your maintenance request by using the Unite Students App :) Have a lovely journey! Best wishes
I think it’s not bad generally not bad
Thank you very much for taking your time to write a review. Have you had a chance to look at our upcoming events? We have a Bingo Night and Go Karting Day booked for March. We hope to see you there :) Best wishes
the place is nice, staffs are super friendly and helpful, location is convenient and easy to get to both university (beckett and u of leeds, and the city center)
Thank you very much for taking your time to write a review. Have you had a chance to look at our upcoming events? We have a Bingo Night and Go Karting Day booked for March. We hope to see you there :) Best wishes
It’s a good accommodation. Sky plaza is close to supermarket, so it is convenient.
Thank you very much for taking time to write us a review. We are happy to know that you are enjoying your experience with us and that the location is very suitable for you. Have a lovely journey! Best wishes,
good living environment. All the stuffs are kind and gentle, everytime when I am in trouble they will help me as soon as possible. Of course I will recommend my friends to live here in the future.
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I like sky plaza very much. I meet great roommates and classmates, the facilities are suitable, reception react quickly.
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Great apartment, helped me meet many friends
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good service and really long open hour of reception
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nice student accommodation I love it
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sky plaza is a warm and convenient home for us to live in.
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Sky plaza is a great place to live, Jason is really a nice guy!:)
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It's really a good flat. Jason is really friendly
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good reception and good location
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Sky plaza’s service is good, we can have many activities in the ground floor ,and we can have free printing service, the attitude of the reception are all good.
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All the thing is good. It is good to live here. I am so so so so happy to live here.
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So So so so so so so so so so so so so nice, so great, I really like it
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Jack and Abu at the reception are exceptionally friendly, and the accommodation is beautiful.
Jack and Abu are absolute class. Best about. Defo Top G material. Deserve a promotion or at least a grand in bonus
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My experience is wonderful,because the accomadation is close to university
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Reception is really nice, the environment is nice, we have a larger room living in ensuit than astudio
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It’s near the city center and reception is very nice
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good, but slow speed with repairing
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Good location and friendly staff, happy with my flatmates
Very good experience，It is very convenient to live and study. The facilities are very good and the roommates are great. If I had the chance again, I would still choose sky plaza.
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All aspects are very convenient, but the manual is a little slow, hope to improve.
cozy,comfortable and verrrrrrrrry good
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I love here, the location is brilliant
Maintenance issues take forever to get fixed at all and reception staff are unable to do anything other than flag the problem as priority. Unless the manager is informed, broken things will stay broken for months
Everything is well , But the refrigerator in our apartment is broken and we haven't solved the problem for a long time. In addition to this, Everything is nice and cozy and convenient
Thank you for your 5* review! Our maintenance team has confirmed that a new fridge has been delivered to your flat. Have a lovely stay! Best wishes,
location nice, close to the supermarktets and cities
Amazingggg… I love the whole place ….
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It’s been a pleasant experience living in Sky Plaza. The location is good, but the wifi is sometimes unstable.
The location is the best in leeds, which is at the between town centre and uni. The common room is big and fantastic. It is also a good place to live.
Quite a worthy place to live, reception desk demonstrates high quality services with full respects.
Lovely place, nice for socializing, lots of things to do
The location of sky plaza is suitable for students in university of Leeds, cloased to both city and campus
Sky plaza is really nice and warm space for students and the location is very convenient if you go to leeds uni
Great experience and good reception
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Staff useless most of them are pretty moody but there are some helpful ones. The laundry is overpriced we’re students laundry should be cheap or free. The gym is tiny . The vending machines don’t work for certain items and no one seems to care enough to fix them. The lobby’s full with drunk people on weekends,THe maid is f****** USLESS she just check that nothing is broken and leaves.U pay a lot 4 a little other building are way more affordable and offer bigger rooms. My room is tiny the bathroom has no drainage so I have to mop the floor after I shower . The water cut off in the building for like 3 days. The elevator was broken the first 3 months so we had one elevator for 18 floors.the fire alarm test is done weekly it will wake the s*** out of you then you need walk down 17 floors. The internet is pretty good and the study area is a 10/10
Overpriced, disgusting. Stay away!
Good accommodation in terms of modernism. But overall was a terrible experience. Didn’t feel like I was at a university halls; was boring, quiet, nothing ever happened. Had to travel all the way to mill street to have an actual good time. Wish I didn’t stay there. Was awful