Student Housing in Belfast

This city has had international fame since the Titanic was created here, a legacy that is commemorated in various museums and exhibitions. It is a medium-sized city, so you will be able to reach everywhere easily on foot or by public transport. It should be noted that many of the young people choose the bicycle as a means of transport since the city is not very big and in this way it is possible to save on transport.

It is a university city that welcomes thousands of students every year, both national and international. For this reason, it has a very fun atmosphere. In addition, from Belfast, you will be able to travel to nearby impressive natural sites such as beaches, cliffs, fields and also historical sites such as castles. Some of the most famous castles are The Giant's Causeway or the North Coast Highway “Causeway Coastal Route”.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Belfast? We suggest that you do it well in advance so that you can find a flat or room that has a good location (near the university), a good price and that includes all the important characteristics for you.

Student apartments for rent in Belfast

If you want to rent a whole flat for yourself, you have to know that in Belfast you have two options: a studio apartment (for one or two people) with a single room, or a flat with several rooms to share. In both cases, most of the apartments are furnished and have a fully equipped kitchen with basic appliances. 

The cost of a flat with several rooms to share ranges from 650 pounds upwards and can go up to 1,600 pounds, approximately. In the case of studio apartments, the minimum cost is usually more expensive, starting at 700 pounds per month. Of course, you have to take into account if the price also includes utility bills or if you have to add an extra amount each month for water, electricity, etc.

Student rooms for rent in Belfast

Looking for a student room in Belfast? This type of accommodation is usually the most chosen by young internationals who come to live their Erasmus experience in Belfast, so there is usually a lot of demand. We recommend that you look for accommodation in advance and that you book when you find the ideal one for you as they sell out quickly. In the Erasmus Play search engine, you will be able to compare the verified offer of rooms, from a wide variety of platforms and websites. You will also be able to book completely securely and 100% online.

Student accommodation in Belfast

In this section, we will tell you which are the best areas to live in in the capital of Northern Ireland, so that when you search you will know better where to do it.

Apartments for rent in the centre of Belfast

The centre is always a good option to live in since here you can usually find most of the places of interest (such as shops, restaurants, bars, etc.) and they tend to have good connections with the university. Keep in mind that, as a general rule, the price of accommodation here may be a little higher than in other neighbourhoods, but if you search in advance you will surely find one with good value for money.

Apartments in Holylands

This is one of the neighbourhoods preferred by students, as many of them choose it to live and there is a fun and partying atmosphere regularly. It is located in the South Zone of the city, very close to Queen's University. However, it is not highly recommended if you want to live in a quiet place.

Rooms for Rent in Cathedral Quarter

This neighbourhood is located next to the city centre, to the north. It has a wide range of nightlife, including bars, discos, pubs and restaurants. Art exhibitions, shows, festivals and concerts are also often organized here.

Erasmus accommodation near Belfast universities

The following are the two institutions that host the most international students every year in this Irish city:

The Queen's University of Belfast (QUB)

This university is located in the Holyland neighbourhood, in the southern part of the city. It has the main campus where its faculties are located and several facilities for students such as the sports centre (which has facilities to do different sports such as a climbing wall, a swimming pool and different classes), a cinema, the botanical garden, among other

University of Ulster (UU)

The campus of this institution is located in the centre of the city, in the Cathedral Quarter neighbourhood. At first, this university was destined for artistic careers, but nowadays there are also classes for careers such as Architecture, Photography, Digital Animation, among others.

University residence in Belfast

Queen's University offers its students a residence hall with the majority of accommodation consisting of en-suite rooms. The building is located in the city centre, about 15 minutes away from the institution. The cost of this type of accommodation usually ranges from 340 pounds to 500 pounds per month, approximately.

Frequently Asked Questions about living in Belfast