Home to the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, Leicester is a vibrant student city where studying and social life fit together easily.
With five great locations across the city, all-inclusive bills and standout facilities like on-site gyms and cinemas, moving in is simple… and settling in feels even easier.
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Find your university home in Leicester
Your accommodation sets the tone for student life, so it helps that Leicester has plenty of great options to choose from.
Whether you want to be close to campus, near the city centre, or somewhere with green space on your doorstep, our five locations make it easy to find somewhere that suits your routine and feels like home from day one.
One of three properties on New Walk, 134 is just a short walk from both university campuses and only half a mile from the city centre. With secure bike storage on-site and access to shared facilities across our New Walk buildings, you’ll have everything you need within easy reach.
With a bus stop right outside and both campuses just minutes away on foot, you’re perfectly placed for uni life. Each modern studio includes stylish décor, a ¾ double bed, TV and a private en-suite, giving you your own space to relax after lectures.
Set on a picturesque street overlooking the park, 140–142 New Walk offers spacious studio apartments close to both universities and the city centre. With a communal lounge, on-site cinema and secure bike storage, it’s designed for both study time and downtime.
Just half a mile from Leicester city centre and close to both universities, 73 Princess Road East keeps you well connected. Choose from modern studio apartments and enjoy access to the gym, cinema, reading room and smart laundry facilities.
Just minutes from De Montfort University and close to the city centre, Applegate Place features large open-plan social spaces designed to bring residents together. Every en-suite room includes access to an on-site gym and student common room, making it easy to balance work and social life.
Why students choose Hello Student in Leicester
Living & studying in Leicester
Leicester is one of the UK’s most sports-focused cities, home to professional football, rugby and cricket teams, as well as 200+ student-run sports clubs and societies. Whether you’re playing or supporting, there’s always something going on.
For live music, head to the O2 Academy or The Shed for touring acts and big nights out. Prefer something more relaxed? Leicester’s independent cafés, global eateries and green spaces make it easy to unwind between lectures.
Leicester is easy to navigate, whether you’re walking, cycling or hopping on the bus. The free Hop bus connects major locations across the city, including both universities, and several bus operators run regular routes throughout Leicester.
There are also plenty of walkable routes and cycle lanes, plus secure bike storage at our properties so you can park up without worrying.
A popular student neighbourhood filled with independent cafés, delis and restaurants, Clarendon Park has a relaxed, village-style feel. Around a mile from the city centre and close to campus, it’s also home to De Montfort Hall for live music and events.
If you like being in the middle of the action, the city centre offers shopping, nightlife, sport and a huge variety of food spots. Applegate Place is just 0.3 miles away, with New Walk and Princess Road East only half a mile from the heart of it all.
Home to Narborough Road, one of the most multicultural streets in the UK, the West End is packed with international restaurants, cafés and independent shops. It’s around half a mile from De Montfort University and under two miles from the University of Leicester.
The University of Leicester is home to around 18,000 students, including a large international community. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, it has a strong academic reputation across multiple disciplines.
De Montfort University sits right in the heart of Leicester and is especially well known for art and design courses. With around 27,000 students from over 130 countries, it has a diverse and energetic campus feel.
Your accommodation should make life easier, not harder, giving you a comfortable, stress-free base to enjoy uni and make the most of your time in Leicester.
Our handy app means 24/7 help and support is always at your fingertips no matter what you need.
From fully equipped gyms and on-site cinemas to quiet study rooms and social spaces, our buildings are designed around student life. You’ll also have access to smart laundry facilities and simple maintenance reporting.
Feeling safe in your accommodation is non-negotiable. All our buildings have secure entry systems and CCTV, so you can focus on uni life knowing you’re in good hands.
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