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I chose this dormitory for its own bathroom and proximity to the school. After checking in, I found the room very comfortable with all the equipment intact and the shared kitchen very convenient and spacious. The surrounding environment is safe and the supermarket is convenient for living shopping. This dormitory is highly recommended.It's also perfect for students and others in need of accommodation in Manchester, as the location is great plus affordable rent and the staff are extremely friendly.
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I chose this dormitory for its own bathroom and proximity to the school. After checking in, I found the room very comfortable with all the equipment intact and the shared kitchen very convenient and spacious. The surrounding environment is safe and the supermarket is convenient for living shopping. This dormitory is highly recommended.It's also perfect for students and others in need of accommodation in Manchester, as the location is great plus affordable rent and the staff are extremely friendly.
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Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
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Internet / Wifi
Canvas Manchester Information
| Telephone | +44 161 388 1600 |
| Postcode | M15 5GQ |
| Price from | £253.98 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Book a room for 25/26 before 31st March and be entered to win a year's rent-free. *T&C's apply. Visit the website to find out more. |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Bronze Ensuite Penthouse East View
6 Single Rooms - Platinum Ensuite Mid East-Courtyard Level
Single Rooms - Gold Ensuite Penthouse West Level
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Penthouse Plus West - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Penthouse Plus East - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Penthouse West - room
Single Studios Gold Studio Penthouse West
Single Studios Platinum Studio Upper East Level Dual View
Single Studios Bronze Studio Upper East
Single Studios Bronze Studio Penthouse East
Single Studios Gold Studio Upper West Level
Single Studios Silver Studio Penthouse East
5 Single Rooms - Diamond Ensuite Lower East
Single Rooms - Gold Ensuite Lower East Courtyard
Single Rooms - Platinum Ensuite Lower East Courtyard
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Mid West - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Mid East - room
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment Mid
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment Lower
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Penthouse West - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment Lower Level - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Upper West - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Mid West - Courtyard Level - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Penthouse East - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 2 Bed Apartment Upper East - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment Lower West Level - room
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment North Lower Level - room
Single Rooms - Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment North
Single Rooms Shared Bathroom 3 Bed Apartment Mid West Level - room
Single Studios Gold Studio Mid West Courtyard
Single Studios Gold Studio Penthouse West
Single Studios Platinum Studio Mid East Level Dual View
Single Studios Gold Studio Lower South Courtyard XL
Single Studios Platinum Studio Lower East Courtyard
Single Studios Bronze Studio Upper East
Single Studios Silver Studio Lower East Level
Single Studios Bronze Studio Penthouse East
Single Studios Platinum Studio Penthouse East Dual View
Single Studios Silver Studio Penthouse East
Single Studios Silver Studio Lower South Courtyard Level
Single Studios Platinum Studio Mid East - Courtyard
Single Studios Gold Studio Mid West
Single Studios Gold Studio Penthouse East
Single Studios Gold Studio Lower West Courtyard
Single Studios Gold Studio Mid East Level View
Single Studios Platinum Studio Lower East Dual
Single Studios Gold Studio Upper West Level
Single Studios Gold Studio Upper East
Single Studios Bronze Studio Lower East
Single Studios Platinum Studio Upper East Level Dual View
Single Studios Silver Studio Mid East
Single Studios Bronze Studio Mid East Level
Single Studios Silver Studio Lower North
Single Studios Silver Studio Upper East
Single Studios Platinum Studio Lower South - Courtyard
Amenities
This property offers WiFi, all bills included, gym, games room, cinema, study spaces, social spaces, 24-hour team, online & onsite events, laundry room & secure entry. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Common Room
- Gym
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Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
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- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
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- Contents Insurance
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- No Smoking
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- Bike Storage
Travel Times
Canvas Manchester is located a 10-minute walk from Oxford Road train station, & a 20-minute walk from Manchester city centre, & has easy access to museums, art galleries, theatres, pubs, bars, restaurants, & supermarkets.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Campus11 mins4 mins11 mins0.5 mi
The University of Manchester
Main Campus14 mins5 mins14 mins0.6 mi
University of Law
Manchester Campus19 mins8 mins17 mins1.0 mi
Canvas Manchester Biography
Canvas Manchester offers you luxury student accommodation located in the heart of the city. The city centre is only a twenty-minute walk away and has great transport links and plenty of entertainment. If you are looking to get out of Manchester, you can take a ten-minute stroll to the train station. Getting to class couldn’t be easier as the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan are both a ten-minute walk away and the University of Salford is a twenty-five-minute journey via public transport.
When looking to unwind after a long day of class, you can make use of the many social spaces. There is an on-site gym, a games room, a cinema room, and even online and onsite events. To ensure your stay is as convenient as possible, there is a laundry room, study spaces, WiFi, and all-inclusive bills. For an added sense of security, you have a 24-hour team and secure access into the building.
Whether you are looking for independent or community living, Canvas Manchester has the perfect room for you. You can opt to stay in your own self-contained studio or apartment where you have your own private kitchen. Alternatively, you can choose an en suite room where you have a private bathroom and shared kitchen space 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.
Read Canvas Manchester Reviews
Cleaning could be more frequent
Good for this property. Comfortable and quiet.
I'm happy to stay here for a year
I am so grateful to have found this student accommodation before having to move far away! It is in a prime location and has a great sense of community! I am very happy with my choice :)
Really good, good social spaces and somewhat clean
the reception is very good, and the maintainance is prompt
Wonderful experience when I live here
Great place to live really accommodates to all, special shoutout to the front of house team also theyre so attentive and caring at all times!
It’s really good to live here. I will live here for next year.
A little far from University of Manchester main campus, other quite ok
It’s a great location and place overall lots of amenities kind staff and very local
The experience has been amazing and overall been an amazing journey uptil now
Lovley place to live, staff are helpful, very clean, fix things fast, social areas are better than what you could ask for. Overall a very perfect place to live
It’s very good, good environment
Nice ambience, good vibes, positive aura... Like living here.
A good place to live. Nice reception and good environment makes me feel easy living in Manchester.
Staff is lovely, rooms and public spaces are taken care of.
great place to see my friends good facilities
good environment and services, worth to live
I'm loving my stay here at Canvas Manchester. It feels so good to be here. Thank you so much.
The staff are amazing and everything about the building is in great condition.
Very good accommodation for international students to connect together
Having a wonderful time with the stay in canvas Manchester I was able to socialise with a lot of people which helped me in lot of ways
Best services and great reception team, specially Manager always solve problems for me and always up for solving and problem
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our reception team and management. We always strive to provide the best service and solve any concerns promptly.
very friendly and supportive and helpful
I chose this dormitory for its own bathroom and proximity to the school. After checking in, I found the room very comfortable with all the equipment intact and the shared kitchen very convenient and spacious. The surrounding environment is safe and the supermarket is convenient for living shopping. This dormitory is highly recommended.It's also perfect for students and others in need of accommodation in Manchester, as the location is great plus affordable rent and the staff are extremely friendly.
The cozy aesthetic of canvas made me feel at home instantly.
Everything about the accommodation has made it such a safe and warm experience moving here!
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Danny is amazing,he’s done so much for us
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Apart from the condition of the elevator, very good stay experience
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fantastic accom, nice cosy flats and staff and very friendly
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The team is really helpful, accessible and the location is perfect. It’s always clean in the building, all the domestic appliances is working really good and the impression is perfect!
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It's a great accomodation. Close to college too with social experience
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Good place to stay, only the elevators were broken for a while
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My apartment is cozy, well-maintained, and conveniently located, offering modern amenities and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation and productivity.
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Danny and the team has been very helpful and has helped us a lot.
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Very good accommodation in a good location. Friendly staff and great people. Only issue is the lifts in block b have been out for some time otherwise everything is excellent
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Amazing accommodation, I really recommend students to live here
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I am having a great experience and Danny and the team have been very helpful
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People are so nice lots of events throughout the year aswell rooms are quite spacey
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Amazing people and staff, love the cinema room, study room is amazing. Would love to live here again x
Thank you for your fabulous review! We are so glad you find the team friendly and love the amenity space.
A great experience. Rebooked the same studio for this year!
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy you have decided to stay with us for another year!
Danny and Tara are the GOATs!❤️🥰
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Brilliant every aspect is clean and how they make u feel everyday is outstanding
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you find the accommodation clean and friendly.
Great place, very nice accompaniment and the view is great,.
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Excellent living experience! Strongly recommend!
The location is nice and so are the rooms and kitchen. It is very expensive though.
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The location of canvas is great and within walking distance of most amenities and university buildings the staff are amazing and look after all our needs Pauline keeps the place spotless and really looks out for all the students ensuring we are happy and have lots of entertainment throughout the year.
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The facilities are relatively new, there are many public facilities, and the community facilities where the apartment is located are highly secure. There is a bicycle garage monitored by CCTV. It is friendly to cyclists. It actively helped me adjust my room after being troubled by problematic roommates. I will recommend it to my friends.
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Overall wouldn’t want to live there again and flatmates are s*** and keep the kitchen a mess and it feels like I need to put in tons of additional work to feel like I’m living in a clean space
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we will strive to improve our services.
very happy living here, close to the city centre and the traffic is convenient. The staff was really helpful and enthusiastic. I’ll definitely recommend this apartment to my friends.
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Enjoyed my time here, staff are friendly and welcoming, the finishes are of a high standard and the social space and activities are enjoyable. But just getting too expensive.
I am very happy with the facilities of the accommodation and how they are making it better by including sky sports and ps5. It’s also wonderful how Pauline and her team keep the place so clean always.
It is a lovely building in an amazing location. The best part of this building is the staff. Extremely helpful and friendly staff members. The price 190 per week is justified. Stayed here for a week and had an amazing time.
I have an amazing and comfortable experience during I live here. it has advanced and convenient facilities ,also the staffs are really friendly and warm-hearted so I highly recommend you to live here and I really misshere time living here.
Management is amazing. They keep up with maintenance and cleaning, they organize little events every week or every other week and sometimes provide drinks and snacks. A great place to live, the rooms are 90% sound proof for optimum privacy and living on the higher floors gives you such a great view (i can see the edge of peak district from my room!). They email us before any maintenance needs to take place (ex: cleaning windows or checking kitchen facilities) so you know if you'll be expecting them. Staff on site and friendly and helpful
River street tower is an excellent place to live. It is cozy, modern, and quite functional. The staff on-site are friendly and patient; they also arrange fun activities such as Bingo night and speed greeting. Special thanks to Ms. Amy! She is very kind and is always ready to help. I have only lived here for a short time but she has saved me from trouble several times. Could not be more thankful, and wish her the best!
I have been living in River Street Tower for most of the year and will be living here for the next year! The disinfection and cleaning every morning is reassuring! 24 small front desk service is also brilliant!
The staff of rst are brilliant and they take the interest of student as priority. There are always small fun activities on ground floor. Rst is one of the best choice I have ever made！
The team members in RST are nice and great. Also thanks for the cleaning ladies because they provide us with a clean environment. Thank you for their support.
I live there one year. It s an unforgettable experience for me if I come back to Manchester I definitely will live there again
Very comfortable and quite, items in room are new, people in reception are so warn, worth it!
Amazing living facilities and great location only 10 minutes away from uni and really close to the city centre.
The building is in a perfect location, it’s a small walk right into town where you have shops bars and restaurants which is perfect for a student with a busy social life. All the staff that work at River Street are amazing, they are all so kind and friendly and they always try to do everything they can to solve any issues you are having. The only downside is there are quite a few maintenance issues due to how fast the building went up, and it hasn’t been completed to a very high standard. Another disappointing thing was when we moved in we were told there would be a roof terrace which there isn’t which is very disappointing.
Everything is good and the cleaning staff works well due to every where is clean every day.Also, PAuLinE the cleaning supervisor is very nice and well qualified supervisor.
First of all, the location of the apartment is very convenient, close to supermarkets and restaurants. Secondly, the price is very cost-effective in Manchester Thirdly, our apartment is well-equipped with facilities. There is a public kitchen, a cinema and a gym. There are billiards and table tennis tables downstairs for everyone to exercise. Besides, the staff has a very good service attitude and is very enthusiastic. They can be contacted 24 hours a day
The design of the room is very cozy and nice. I enjoy the time staying in the room. The staff of the apartment is very kind and responsible.
High quality of accommodation and service, friendly and efficient receptionists, especially Amy and Alex😊. I really enjoy the living experience there
So Good！Nice receptions especially Amy！Best manager Alex！Like them so much😍
River Street tower was a great place to spend my student years! The common facilities are fantastic (meeting room is a great place to study). Besides, you have different ways to relax after tough uni day, such as big cinema room, gaming consoles, table games or just socialising with people in the excellent and vibrant social area. The rooms are nice, especially, I enjoyed huge and convenient shared kitchen. Special thanks to all staff members (Amy, Daisy and James were lovely, welcoming and friendly!)
I’m really enjoying living here. My room, the flat space, the social space facilities are great. So close to the centre of town and a 10 min walk to uni. The reception staff are all lovely. Some furnishings in the flat have had some issues with due to the speed of the building going up but maintenance (Darren) is always very helpful. Would recommend living here.
So I am actually here to thank the super nice cleaning supervisor- Pauline Nolan ! I was terribly sick one day and vomited on the floor and sofa which are really hard to clean!!! I totally had no idea what to do, but after I emailed the reception, nice Pauline came to help me with the mess I’ve made😭😭 I was really overwhelmed because the smell left in my room was super terrible to be honest. She brushed my sofa and the floor, and also gave me a bottle of air fresher spray, told me to drink more water and take care of myself. The next day, she also came to check whether I am good and even moved the chair out for further cleaning and brushed my floor again. It really made me feel warm since I am living in a foreign country alone. So glad I chose river street tower and many thanks to dear Pauline Nolan!!
Everyone is so lovely, James and Amy are so friendly always there to help. Darren is prompt to solve any maintenance problems. The shared spaces are always kept clean. However the building was put together in a rush and the cracks show (cupboard and paint jobs, just the small details)
River Street Tower is an extremely modernised student accommodation and in my personal opinion it’s very clean and organised. James and Amy were extremely and due diligent as well and made my uni life more comfortable.
I must say I can’t find the other accommodation better than this one.So friendly staff,well-equipped flat and warm environment.
Living in RST has got to be one of the best thing to happen in 2020 honestly
Fast feedback! Nice reception~Great experience in Manchester
River street tower offers students a comfortable stay in a shared accommodation facility. With 24 hour security.It is perfect for residents.
Staff and students agree - life is more beautiful with RST