Student Accommodation in
Newcastle

Newcastle is a vibrant student city known for its friendly atmosphere, affordable living, and excellent universities. Living in the heart of the city in our Newcastle student accommodation, you’ll have easy access to local sights, strong transport links and you’re just a short walk away from the city’s main campuses. Student life in Newcastle is delightfully social with plenty of opportunities to get out and make memories with live music and nightlife to galleries and sporting events, there’s always something happening. The friendly atmosphere makes it easy to settle in, while affordable student accommodation in Newcastle allows you to fully enjoy your time living and studying in this great city.

• Start by exploring university open days and take the time to explore your surroundings to get a feel for the city and student life. 
• When you arrive at university, make getting to know your student union a priority. The student union is a one-stop shop for a lot of your needs while you’re studying as it offers everything from financial support and academic guidance to having a place to go and study or catch up with friends over a coffee.
• Our general advice would always be to ensure you prioritise your wellbeing as well as studying, make use of the facilities and support services available to you, and try to apply yourself in everything you do.

The Metro

The Metro in Newcastle has been rated as one of the UK’s most efficient modes of transport and carries more than 37 million passengers a year. Monument Metro is just a 5-minute walk away from our student accommodation in Newcastle and is ideal for getting around locally as well as to the airport and trips to the coast.

Bus

Bus services in Newcastle are plentiful and frequent. A wide variety of travel tickets are available, including a Day Rover for unlimited travel by any form of public transport in Tyne & Wear. The North East Explorer ticket can be used on public transport right across the North East region and you can buy one on the day directly from bus drivers or in advance from Travelshops.

Cycle

If you want to cycle in Newcastle check out The Cycle Hub where you’ll find guided rides, training, transfer services and local clubs. Our student accommodation in Newcastle also has secure bike lockers for you to store your own bike if you’d like to bring it along. 

Walk or taxi 

You can find plenty of information on walking in and around Newcastle for free at Tourist Information Centres. Uber, Blueline, Phoenix and SIXT all offer advanced taxi booking through their dedicated apps (search in the app store on your phone) and cover transfers and local areas.

Newcastle’s culture is shaped by its strong sense of community, industrial heritage, and a lively social scene. Known and loved for its friendly locals – the “Geordies” – the city has a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere that makes it especially popular with students.

You’ll find a mix of historic character and modern creativity, with iconic landmarks, a stunning Quayside and a thriving arts scene with theatres, galleries, and live music venues. Sport is also central to local identity, particularly football, which helps make its vibrant nightlife come even more alive on gamedays. 

As a student, you’ll enjoy a culture that’s social, inclusive, and full of energy, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in your local community, meet new people, and create amazing memories beyond study sessions and lectures.