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3.61 / 5
3.61 / 5
0.9 mi from Queen's University Belfast (QUB) - Main Campus View map
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0.9 mi from Queen's University Belfast (QUB) - Main Campus View map
  • 18 mins
  • 2 mins
  • 9 mins

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The accommodation is good but some buildings are better than others. My building had one fridge, freezer and cooker that did not work. The bathroom was slightly dingy but the bedroom and the wifi etc all worked well. The accommodation team did take a couple days to respond to any problems which was also quite unfortunate though

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By member4114937
On 16th September 24
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The accommodation is good but some buildings are better than others. My building had one fridge, freezer and cooker that did not work. The bathroom was slightly dingy but the bedroom and the wifi etc all worked well. The accommodation team did take a couple days to respond to any problems which was also quite unfortunate though

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By member4114937
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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member4114937 On 16th September 24 verified Verified student

The accommodation is good but some buildings are better than others. My building had one fridge, freezer and cooker that did not work. The bathroom was slightly dingy but the bedroom and the wifi etc all worked well. The accommodation team did take a couple days to respond to any problems which was also quite unfortunate though

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member11108465 On 11th May 24 verified Verified student

Brilliant space to study, socialise and feel welcome. Great experience living with lovely flatmates.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By memberofbelfastheckk On 30th August 20 verified Verified student

Locationally its very posh. But a bit far from city center. If you enjoy quiet living but want it just far enough to be close to most ameneties, BT9 is great! Cleaning, bills and entertainment is taken care of, Rooms aren't very small either. Only major issue is that is much costlier than any other private accommodation. If you can manage cost, BT9 is very nice.

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member544483 On 18th December 19 verified Verified student

I hate it here and no one talks

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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member644411 On 13th December 19 verified Verified student

Good facilities but left me in so much debt as they are so overpriced. Also such a long walk to campus compared to non university student housing

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member743545 On 13th November 19 verified Verified student

Not worth the price but everything is going well so far, Stranmillis halls are cheaper and a lot they get breakfast made for them etc..

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member543504 On 12th November 19 verified Verified student

When I was in elms (academic year 2017-18) I was paying £230/ week. Although the facilities were top standard, they were very overprice. Especially considering similar standards in University halls in mainland UK which offer much more reasonable prices.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1343189 On 5th November 19 verified Verified student

Security won’t let you bring anyone up and are really strict, you’re not living as a student if you live here.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1243068 On 1st November 19 verified Verified student

Lovely social spaces, great kitchen and lovely rooms. Bathrooms are outdated though in BT9 and the beds aren’t the comfiest. The treehouse is great for studying and socialising and Elms isn’t far away from town at all. WiFi can be a bit poor but is okay most of the time.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1042967 On 26th October 19 verified Verified student

Elms is great. It’s a bit of a treck from all the main areas to socialise and for uni etc. Great WiFi like honestly it’s surreal. Everyone is super nice and I recommend it

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1342954 On 25th October 19 verified Verified student

Great place, very sociable and in a great location

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By PDalton On 24th October 19 verified Verified student

Really modern and fancy. Kept really clean. Halls are sorted in categories based on the trees that grow around them: e.g. chestnut crescent, ash avenue giving the place a really homely feel. Free tea and coffee in the "Treehouse" as well as pool and table tennis. Only downside is that £4,000 a year is actually quite expensive for Belfast as Belfast is really cheap.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member842765 On 16th October 19 verified Verified student

Very expensive for what you get, unjustly strict about bringing people who don't live in elms back

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1041551 On 17th August 19 verified Verified student

I’m not in halls so I can’t answer

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1141105 On 6th August 19 verified Verified student

My friends were in Elms BT2- amazing location and services, but too expensive. Security guards are amazing!

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member540751 On 25th July 19 verified Verified student

Expensive for what it is. Security has huge power complexes and treats fully grown adults like children.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member940664 On 23rd July 19 verified Verified student

Met the best people and had the best time. Everything you need

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1340610 On 22nd July 19 verified Verified student

Right in the heart of queens and Belfast

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1240592 On 21st July 19 verified Verified student

Friendly and welcoming with really good facilities

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1040593 On 21st July 19 verified Verified student

Halls too expensive for most students.

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Student Review: 1.9 /5
By member940591 On 21st July 19 verified Verified student

I once considered becoming an RA but at one point we just didn't have hot running water for showers or washing up. I know this problem effected other buildings near by but everytime it was reported they claimed to know nothing. This was never resolved. Once I walked down one of the other streets to find Steam from a water main bellowing into the air. Clearly being worked on as the road had to be dug up but the halls said nothing about it. Also night time fire alarms tests where they make you leave your room and stand outside. Just do them in the day time for Christ sake.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1340573 On 20th July 19 verified Verified student

Didn't stay in Hall's but I have visited a few times

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member440547 On 19th July 19 verified Verified student

Halls were fantastic and a good price

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1240530 On 19th July 19 verified Verified student

Lovely place to live in first year! Many funny memories from this place!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member640518 On 18th July 19 verified Verified student

Don't stay here but seems like a great place.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member440507 On 18th July 19 verified Verified student

You won't find better accommodation.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1240466 On 17th July 19 verified Verified student

Had a fantastic time in uni halls. All good value for money however Oak did need to be done up a little. Great safe location and as you’re all in one enclosed area it’s great for socialising. En-suite rooms are perfect value.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member840434 On 16th July 19 verified Verified student

Had a great time here, halls were fantastic and I would encourage everyone to stay here.

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1340429 On 15th July 19 verified Verified student

Elms village was very tidy and well kept, larger flats made it possible to meet even more new people at the start of the year which was great. The treehouse communal area was perfect for meeting with friends in the evening time.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member437793 On 11th May 19 verified Verified student

Everything is fine, accommodation staff is really friendly and helpful 24/7.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member736030 On 12th February 19 verified Verified student

Honestly, not worth your money in the slightest. Way too expensive for what you're getting. 5000 a year to live with people you'll end up hating. What a joke.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By Helen_smiley On 8th March 15 verified Verified student

Though rooms are small, but it's cozy and sufficient

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Student Review: 2 /5
By member61885 On 8th March 15 verified Verified student

This is the place where fun is sucked from student life. Think prison, then add 10 nice cellmates. The students are all great but we live under the tyranical rule of the elms village enforcers inflicting punishment under the instruction of the 'all-hearing' international student who has complained. No one gets in past 11, so don't expect to bring friends back from a night out. At the weekends everyone from NI goes back home to their parents and elms dies. The cost is exorbitant! Paying £4000 to 'make friends' sounds like a tax on the socially inept.

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