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3.85 / 5
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You cannot beat the location of this building for main campus at Queen’s. It’s super helpful to have laundry in my room and to have a dishwasher to stop the accumulation of dishes. It’s also pretty great having the option to have a barbecue. Staff is helpful - and there is always someone around to help you immediately if you’re locked out of your room or there’s an emergency.

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By member499752
On 8th February 24
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You cannot beat the location of this building for main campus at Queen’s. It’s super helpful to have laundry in my room and to have a dishwasher to stop the accumulation of dishes. It’s also pretty great having the option to have a barbecue. Staff is helpful - and there is always someone around to help you immediately if you’re locked out of your room or there’s an emergency.

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member12112440 On 13th July 24 verified Verified student

Aster’s security is reckless and horrible. Theres people stealing stuff and given that anybody can walk in and out as they please leaves literally all the students vulnerable. Not having cameras in the hallway is incredibly stupid because this has been recurring especially in my experience in a span of a year alone. Nobody is held accountable and our safety was compromised. Especially the fact that there is no one on guard or 24/7 surveillance.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member5111892 On 27th June 24 verified Verified student

good place to live, you get a washing machine in the flat but it's quite pricey

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member9107774 On 1st May 24 verified Verified student

Fantastic staff and support, big shoutout to Zoe, Craig and Karly!

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 14th May 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member10107767 On 1st May 24 verified Verified student

Great location, nice facilities

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 14th May 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member5107524 On 26th April 24 verified Verified student

Beautiful place to stay , pricey for the small room size but great location and staff

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 30th April 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6107502 On 26th April 24 verified Verified student

Amazing location with the most amazing staff out there!

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 30th April 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member12107499 On 26th April 24 verified Verified student

Good place to live. Very ideal location

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 30th April 24
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member4106429 On 12th April 24 verified Verified student

It’s been nice but it is really depends on the people you’re living with, more than anything else

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 15th April 24
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member7106270 On 9th April 24 verified Verified student

Very close to everywhere I need to go (work, uni and shops and places for food) and really friendly staff

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 15th April 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member4106267 On 9th April 24 verified Verified student

great building w free coffee and gym

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 15th April 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member7101115 On 19th February 24 verified Verified student

Great facilities, very good location. Occasionally Social spaces can be slightly messy

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member599772 On 8th February 24 verified Verified student

Excellent service. Clean building and good social events

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member499752 On 8th February 24 verified Verified student

You cannot beat the location of this building for main campus at Queen’s. It’s super helpful to have laundry in my room and to have a dishwasher to stop the accumulation of dishes. It’s also pretty great having the option to have a barbecue. Staff is helpful - and there is always someone around to help you immediately if you’re locked out of your room or there’s an emergency.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 4 /5
By member599744 On 8th February 24 verified Verified student

i’ve enjoyed my experience in aster house especially all the staff

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1199725 On 8th February 24 verified Verified student

Aster house is a great student accommodation situated in Belfast the main advantages of this accommodation is the fact that it is very very close to queens university it’s less than a 10 minute walk to mostly all departments the student union is super close by and many restaurants and clubs nearby, it is a safe busy area and the fob system used in aster house makes it very reliable and safe during your stay, price point is a bit high but it definitely worth staying if you want an excellent locations and many facilities

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member699720 On 8th February 24 verified Verified student

Aster House is a lovely accommodation for those wanting a more comfortable and relaxed living environment. The staff are always very helpful too.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 22nd February 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1188372 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

The apartments were lovely, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment. The staff members were incredibly helpful and friendly, always ready to assist with any concerns or questions. Their warm and approachable demeanor made me feel right at home. Overall, I highly recommend this student accommodation for its excellent facilities and the wonderful support provided by the staff.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 3rd January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1288360 On 29th June 23 verified Verified student

Very good and convenient location, really handy to go to university and the city, very well maintained and clean spaces and great management.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 3rd January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member488314 On 28th June 23 verified Verified student

Aster house is a wonderful place good people friemdly athmosphere and nice friends

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 3rd January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1288118 On 26th June 23 verified Verified student

The good environment and perfect facilities, friendly people, quiet and clean and the staffs are very polite and nice they do their work dilligently

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member588062 On 25th June 23 verified Verified student

Aster house is an amazing property in a great location. Huge thanks to Deepali, Paddy and Craig for being so helpful.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 3rd January 24
Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member988058 On 25th June 23 verified Verified student

Very nice staff, and great accomodation

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member888012 On 23rd June 23 verified Verified student

Good experience. Very good staff. Helpful Community Assistant.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1388001 On 23rd June 23 verified Verified student

I have had quite a good experience with Aster.Deepali ,the CA there was very sweet when I needed help.The staff is very helpful.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4 /5
By member488000 On 23rd June 23 verified Verified student

It had all facilities & amenities at a decent price - would highly recommend anyone to move in 👌🏽

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member587930 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

Good location as it is near the campus, however i don’t think staying here is a good value of money. Frequent unnecessary fire alarm at dawn and decent place to live.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member587929 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

Good. Need more flexible and useful app, common room infrastructure and better events

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member487926 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

Good and nice people and nice place to stay

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member787919 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

Overall it’s good, but could hire a security because at night, there is none and it’s risky to do that

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1187918 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

Super, fantastic, mind blowing

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member587917 On 22nd June 23 verified Verified student

It’s been really appreciable work done by management team to make comfortable stay for university students. I am really happy to stay in aster house

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member687858 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

I really enjoy leaving here, the rooms are grate and the leaving spaces comfortable.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member1287848 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Not a happy go to place in Belfast

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member987846 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Cozy place. Tbf I don't really go out for social events because I was focused on my thesis but from what I heard the social event's been plenty.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1387845 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Great location and staff are so lovely and friendly.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member987842 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

I spent a very good time at the aster house, everything was good there.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3 /5
By member887841 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

There are a lot of issues to deal with but can manage for now. Sick roommate’s

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member487837 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Too expensive, poorly built, not worth it. Staff are amazing though. Lock out 25 pound charge is a joke and the company is clearly corrupt. Not happy at all. Love the facilities. Botanic exit and entrance is so unsafe. Love the free coffee and tumble dryers etc. cleaning is irregular and random. People randomly come into our flat unannounced. But staff make it amazing

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1387833 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Good location near to train station, good amenities and social spaces. Staff always helpful with queries.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member687831 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Great value for money, great amenities and friendly staff

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member1287830 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

It’s been good overall. The amenities are all upto the mark and well maintained.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member687829 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

every good everynice but sometimes the Sometimes the efficiency is very low

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1187826 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Aster House offers numerous amenities that students would love to have. Things ranging from free laundry to free coffee and breakfast everyday are just some of them. However, Aster House may not for everyone as they start at quite the high price.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member487825 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

The location is good, with a variety of social spaces and entertainment facilities. However, the management needs to be improved such as the supervision of the hygiene of the suites.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member587823 On 21st June 23 verified Verified student

Lovely staff, close to university

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member487675 On 19th June 23 verified Verified student

Excellent location, quiet room environment. The sound insulation effect is good!

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member887497 On 13th June 23 verified Verified student

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Aster house, so much so that I have arranged to return for an additional year along with my twin sister and a new friend. The staff at Aster house have welcomed me with open arms and have been so fantastic and accommodating during my stay. As a student who has decided to move away from home and travel across the see to attend university, I have deeply appreciated their kindness and patience.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 27th June 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member772955 On 2nd November 22 verified Verified student

It's pretty good place , close to university and pretty well managed. I'd recommend it !

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 3rd November 22
Student Review: 4 /5
By member772821 On 27th October 22 verified Verified student

Lovely rooms, and nice social spaces. The staff are always very accommodating and attend to any needs quickly. It is very well located, close to University. I must say that I feel incredibly safe and enjoy coming home to my space.

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Reply from Aster House (previous provider) On 28th October 22

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