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Living at The Forge has been an amazing experience! The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-furnished, providing the perfect setup for both studying and relaxing. The shared facilities, like the common rooms and study areas, are fantastic for meeting new people and creating a sense of community. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help with any issues, making it feel like a home, away from home. Plus, the location is perfect—just a short walk from campus and near shops, cafes, and transport links. I’d highly recommend The Forge to anyone looking for quality student accommodation! Extra shoutout to Jasmine and Donna at the reception desk who always go above and beyond to make me feel welcome and appreciated. Overall it is just an amazing place to be
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Living at The Forge has been an amazing experience! The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-furnished, providing the perfect setup for both studying and relaxing. The shared facilities, like the common rooms and study areas, are fantastic for meeting new people and creating a sense of community. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help with any issues, making it feel like a home, away from home. Plus, the location is perfect—just a short walk from campus and near shops, cafes, and transport links. I’d highly recommend The Forge to anyone looking for quality student accommodation! Extra shoutout to Jasmine and Donna at the reception desk who always go above and beyond to make me feel welcome and appreciated. Overall it is just an amazing place to be
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Property management
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Social experience
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The Forge Information
| Telephone | 0343 253 9188 |
| Postcode | S2 4QG |
| Price from | £99.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | The following offers are currently available:
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Room Types
Single Rooms - Classic Plus Ensuite
6 Single Rooms - Classic Ensuite
5 Single Rooms - Premium Plus Ensuite
5 Single Rooms - Premium Ensuite
Single Studios Classic Studio
Single Studios Premium Studio
Single Studios Premium Plus Studio
Amenities
This property offers a common area, communal TV, vending machine, courtyard, CCTV, table football, table tennis, onsite security, on-site gym, events, 24/7 laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, bike storage, car parking & all-inclusive bills. Discover more!
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- Cinema
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Communal Kitchen
- Vending Machines
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
People/Staff
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Cinema
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
Security & Safety
- CCTV / Surveillance Cameras
- Secure Building Entry
Services
- Contents Insurance
Special Policies
- No Smoking
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
TV
- Cable TV
Transport
- Bike Storage
- Car Parking For Additional Fee
Travel Times
The Forge is conveniently located a 6-minute walk from the nearest bus station, 15 minutes from the train station & within easy reach of supermarkets, the city centre, restaurants, bars, nightclubs & football stadium.
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus14 mins4 mins6 mins1.5 mi
Collegiate Crescent Campus17 mins4 mins15 mins1.1 mi
University of Sheffield
Main Campus17 mins5 mins15 mins1.3 mi
The Forge Biography
A short walk from both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, The Forge offers modern student accommodation in a fantastic location. Getting around the city couldn’t be easier with the bus station and the nearest train station just minutes away. In the surrounding area, there are lots of shops and restaurants, as well as buzzing nightlife to enjoy.
The building offers an impressive range of amenities, with all-inclusive bills, free Wi-Fi, bike storage, car parking, 24/7 laundry facilities, onsite security and CCTV. There’s also a lively common room equipped with a table football, table tennis, TV, socialising area, and vending machines. The onsite gym and sunny outdoor courtyard are also popular features with residents. If you are in a sociable mood, you can attend one of the many events hosted throughout the year.
The Forge offers en-suite rooms within shared flats, as well as private studio options. Within the shared flats, there’s a shared modern kitchen and living room which cater to 4-7 students. Whether you opt for a studio or shared flat, you’ll benefit from a modern private bathroom and stylish furnishings.
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Q&A
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My son is going to be in A105. I know it’s for 6 students, how many fridges are there and has it been refurbished as per the rooms we were shown on open day
By member5114527 On 9th September 24
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How much is a parking permit here?
By member5101267 On 19th February 24
Reply from The Forge
On 2nd May 24
We base our parking permits depending the length of the tenancy and the amount of installments this is paid in. Please email us for the full pricing list.
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Who knows the opening times of the on-site gym?
By member8100946 On 16th February 24
Reply from The Forge
On 2nd May 24
Our gym is open 24/7 :)
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Where can you park when moving in
By member891190 On 16th September 23
Reply from The Forge
On 28th November 23
Hi,
On checking in weekend, we allow parking on site for slots at a time whilst everyone unloads their belongings.
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Is laundry and gym usage free
By member487635 On 16th June 23
Reply from The Forge
On 28th November 23
Hi!
The gym is free to use, however the laundry has Circuit washing machines and dryers which you do have to pay to use.
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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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Value for money, best place to live if you’re looking for student accommodations. Staff is great and really really helpful, especially Jasmine from reception team.
The manager cleaned out kitchen as part of our christmas donations and it looks beautiful. everything is well cleaned, including the oven and fridge. he washed any pots we had, cleaned the counters, hoovered and mopped the floor and it’s very much appreciated!
Thank you for your kind review - Please enjoy your new clean kitchen and thank you so much for your donations.
very good value for money, good staff
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Forget your keycard and you will be locked out of your room without question. Buy overall it is good value for your money
We are happy to let into your room if you forget your keycard. Thank you for your review.
Living at The Forge has been an amazing experience! The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-furnished, providing the perfect setup for both studying and relaxing. The shared facilities, like the common rooms and study areas, are fantastic for meeting new people and creating a sense of community. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help with any issues, making it feel like a home, away from home. Plus, the location is perfect—just a short walk from campus and near shops, cafes, and transport links. I’d highly recommend The Forge to anyone looking for quality student accommodation! Extra shoutout to Jasmine and Donna at the reception desk who always go above and beyond to make me feel welcome and appreciated. Overall it is just an amazing place to be
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you're enjoying your time here :)
Wonderful service from Donna who helped fix my keys swiftly. Jasmine is amazing and a good listener who makes sure all issues/complains are resolved.
Thank you for your kind words :)
Prior to moving in, I attended a viewing where I was informed that my flat was undergoing renovations and would match the standard shown during the viewing by the time I moved in. Unfortunately, this has not been the case. The flat I have been given does not resemble what was advertised to me, and I am very disappointed with the discrepancies between the condition I was promised and what I have received. The current state of the accommodation falls short of the expectations set during the viewing. They have gave me the wrong room too. The worst thing the management did absolutely nothing about it.
We are sorry you have experienced the issues at the Forge. If you would like to come to reception, we would be more than happy to explain to you with regards to the issues you have had.
Living at The Forge has been a fantastic experience for me as a student at Sheffield Hallam University. The modern amenities and vibrant community really make it feel like home. My room is spacious, well-furnished, and having an en-suite bathroom is a huge plus. I love the variety of common areas available—whether I want to study in a quiet lounge or hang out with friends in the social spaces, there’s always a spot that fits my mood. The gym is a great bonus too; it makes it easy to stay active. The location is perfect, just a short walk from the university campus, which means I can easily get to my classes and access all the university facilities. Overall, I feel supported here, and the sense of community among residents has made my time at The Forge truly enjoyable while studying at Sheffield Hallam.
Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad you're enjoying your stay with us!
Couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay! The staff are always so polite, welcoming and accommodating, despite how busy it can get. They go out their way to ensure that any issues that arise are solved both quickly and efficiently. The location is great, and the buildings are secure so you always feel safe! They offer lots of things to do such as a cinema room, gym and study rooms if you feel like you don’t want to go onto your campus but still want to study. As well as this, they frequently provide community events such as football, and host various stands from charities. Staff, maintenance and cleaners are always on hand to help all throughout the day and I couldn’t ask for a better accommodation, would definitely stay here again for my future studies 💕.
Thank you for your review, we're glad you're enjoying your stay!
Very nice, gym is really good, Xbox in the common room is cool.
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I was excited to book here for this year as the location is optimal for shopping (The Moor and Aldi), entertainment (Cinema) and commuting to campus. While that is still the case, the Forge does have it's downsides; my flatmates and I have reported so many maintenance issues in the kitchen and the ensuites but since there is only 2 maintainance people on site none of these have been attended to. Further, the site operates on a key card system and people are bound to lock themselves out, but the reception are never eager or remotely happy to hear that they need to let them back in; in fact the reception in general never seem to be happy. Lastly, the state of the rooms and the kitchen when we moved in was actually disgusting, there was so much rubbish everywhere and gross marks all over the walls.
Thank your for your review. I apologise for the issues you experienced since check-in. Our maintenance team have worked hard to get to every problem that has been reported but please do get in touch with the reception team if you are still waiting on any repairs. The reception team have no problem with letting people in when they are locked out, as you mentioned, it should be expected but we will make sure to improve this. There may have been some issue with the turnover between the previous tenants of your flat or someone may have stayed over from last year, however if there are any particular issues that need seeing to please let us know and we can see that our housekeepers come to take a look.
A very great accommodation, hospitable and friendly staffs
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Absolutely love this accommodation and the staff! Everyone is willing to help and answer any queries ASAP. Have recommended friends to book as they are impressed by the amenities offered.
Thanks for the review, we're glad you're happy here :)
Gym should be cleaned weekly, gate on the outsides shouldn’t be locked and unusable in the evenings and overnight if you still need to have a fob to get in anyways
Thank you for your review and we will look in to this for you, we can say the gym is cleaned everyday.
Great wifi. Good size rooms. Would reccomend due to the closeness to aldi
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Good place for students and friendly staff members
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My overall experience in forge is pretty good... especially Sam and Owen these guys are doing excellent. The reception is open 24/7 which is the main attraction. Overall I love to stay in forge and hence rebooked here itself.
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The Forge has been a very welcoming place to stay, especially being a new student. I am actually stopping again next year, I love it that much!
Thank you for the lovely feedback, great to hear you have rebooked for next year!
Excellent staff members which like to go and reach the students expectations. The likes of Amina is exceptional great and very talented with communication and she is very caring for her residents which stay at the forge
Thank you for your lovely review.
A great place to stay.More than just a student accommodation,it indeed feels like home!
Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you're enjoying your stay here :)
A pleasant environment and nice staff.
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Everything is absolutely fantastic, location as well as staff
Thank you so much! :)
Receptionist are kind and helping. I am enjoying my stay in this accomodation
Thank you for the kind review - we're so glad you're enjoying your stay with us this year :)
Overall great place to stay Some blocks need modernisation
Thank you for your review. More blocks are having some refurbishments this Summer.
All the staff are lovely, Amina, Sam, Owen, Freya, they have been a great help all the time during my stay, best location for a student to come and stay.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad you're enjoying your stay here :)
Had a great time & recommended to a friend who will be staying here next year
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Great experience for first year. Rebooked for next year
Thank you - we're glad to have you again for another year! :)
Overall everything is superb except Gym area it should more better with the equipments an all that's it.
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It's a decent experience for first year student, however I did experience a number of issues on the day I moved in. As well as a period of time where there was a lack of communication. Some of these issues did resolve themselves as time went on but it did really put a damper on the whole experience.
Thank you for the review - we're sorry that you have experienced some issues during your stay, but we're glad to hear that they have been resolved.
I’ve had a very good time whilst moving in the forge, excellent reception staff make the anxiety of moving out a lot less overwhelming! the only issue i would say is that i’ve seen a few night people partying in the reception after the reception team have gone home which can be a bit uncomfortable
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We do have a security onsite during the night, should you need them at any time :)
Been here for 2 years and will happily be here a third.
We're glad you're enjoying your time here! :)
Good student accommodation with good facilities. Friendly and approachable staff. Good maintenance.
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Overall a plus that comes with comfort
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The forge is a wonderful accommodation, I was worried about getting a really good accommodation when I was coming from my home country but the forge is truly a home away from home…. There’s never been a regret
Thank you so much for your lvoely review! We're glad we can be your home away from home :)
Good accommodation good staff very helpful
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The Forge is an excellent place to stay for students. The spacious studios are well worth the investment, offering ample space. The variety of activities and cinema nights organized by The Forge make it a vibrant community. Additionally, the monthly special events add to the charm. Guests are often treated to complimentary goodies, enhancing the experience. The maintenance team is not only efficient but also exceptionally friendly, ensuring any repairs are swiftly addressed. Overall, the staff at The Forge are delightful and go above and beyond to assist residents.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We're so happy you're enjoying your stay here :)
Amazing place would recommend to others
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Very cozy bedroom! Wonderful members of staffs !! Thumbs up !!×
Thank you so much!
Sam helped me a lot in many things
Thank you for the lovely review!
The forge overall is really good and I would definitely recommend staying here as a student. The studios are worth the money and great in size. The forge offers many different activity/cinema nights and does special events things throughout the month. There’s always a few freebies to get. The maintainance team is lovely and extrmely helpful fast to sort out any repairs that need doing or looking at. All the staff are lovely and extrmely helpful.
Hello, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're glad you're enjoying your time here :)
They moved us into a rat infested building A boiler had a severe problem to the point water was pouring out of the Walls from inside to out with a member of their staff refusing to turn the water off in the property because he did not want to get wet The constant lies And mistakes ( which appear all the time) They did not have everyone's rooms prepped correctly missing items They have left people without hot water for amonth They have left gates and doors broken and unable to secure so rats could enter our building They took away our bins shared and left us nowhere to leave our rubbish apart from in two trolleys and on the floor The washing machines are absolutely disgusting and dirty and they refuse to do anything about it. The hallways were not cleaned regularly Your keys don't always work on your gate and sometimes it locks you out Member of staff stalked me and try to intimidate me and backed me up in a lift There so much more do not go
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have made steps to improve our services & have made improvements. We are really sorry your stay was temperally affected.
The forge is a good accommodation choice for either university, as it’s located not far from either. The location, being right opposite an Aldi and a 24 hour shop, is really helpful and convenient.
Thank you so much for the lovely review - we hope you're enjoying your stay here :)
I've really enjoyed staying here the first year, it's genuinely been really good. But could have been a little cheaper, since it just makes more sense to go for a house share for the cost.
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Lovely reception who are always happy to help (Ameenah and Freya in particular). Good location but not much chance to interact with other people.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and compliments towards our team! :) Hopefully with our refurbishment works for next year our new communal spaces will be a great place to meet more of the students staying here!
Great accom for the price, proper lovely reception staff and right outside aldi, and active for socials and pre's, reccomend it for first years
Hi, thank you for much your lovely review and compliments towards our staff! We're so glad you're enjoying your time here!
Worth every buck. The location is very good with all the grocery & necessary services available nearby. Rooms are very spacious and maintenance is very apt. Overall happy with the service. Would definitely recommend it to my juniors.
Hi, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're glad that you've been enjoying your time here.
very lovely staff and good quality for the price. free stuff from reception regularly
Thank you for the lovely review and glad you enjoy the freebies at reception!
Alex one of the was superb when helping me with my keys
I'm glad you issue was sorted! Thank you for the fantastic review and kind words regarding Alex!
Alex and Sarah are lovely and welcoming faces at the front desk and are always eager to help.
Thank you for the fantastic review and kind words about the team! We're always here if there's anything you need!
Alex and Sarah are very helpful
Thank you for taking the time out to review the property and for the kind words regarding Alex and Sarah!
Reception staff are really nice and very helpful with problems and queries.
Thank you for taking the time to review The Forge and for your kind words. Our team are here 24/7 for anything you need!
The staff are very welcoming and helpful! To name one, Alex ( Forge reception guy) is always there to deal with my issues and circumstances and has been very generous (giving away sweets) and overall bright, caring, meticulous chap.
Thank you for the lovely review! It's great to hear that you're enjoying your time at The Forge with us and thank you for the kind words about Alex!