Where to stay in Aberdeen as a student?

The city of Aberdeen boasts a lively year filled with art and music festivals plus a thriving street art scene has begun, too. Several new artists and musicians from all around the country move to the city for new opportunities and fests. And not to forget the already exciting collection of public art already to be found. The city is also home to a very popular and impressive Maritime Museum, located on the historic Shiprow in the heart of Aberdeen. It is the only place in the entire UK where you can find collections and displays about the North Sea oil and gas industry.

Many of you might know the fact that Scotland is the ancestral home of golf and Aberdeen features numerous legendary courses. Aberdeen is home to the 6th oldest gold club in the world which was established in 1780. The city also draws many students as it boasts a good number of higher education institutions. To accommodate these students there are university-owned halls of residence and several private accommodations known as PBSAs.

So, let us take a look at some of these PBSAs.

1. Fraser Studios Aberdeen

Located on 140 Causewayen, Fraser Studios student home is just a short walk from

the University of Aberdeen while Robert Gordon University also takes just a few minutes by bus. This residence offers great on-site amenities like a cinema room and games area, modern gym, multiple social spaces, study room, etc. It offers independent and stylish studio apartments in which you will get a fully furnished personal bedroom where you can sleep peacefully and study. There is a private bathroom where you can wash away the day’s worries before preparing dinner in the small fully-equipped kitchen.

This student accommodation provides a spacious cinema room with a big screen where you can watch classic and latest movies with friends and flatmates. When bored of studying head to the games room to play friendly games with others. The best thing about this student accommodation is that it also gives you a free gym and swimming membership so no need to spend extra on them. You can opt for one or both to lose weight, build muscles, and remain healthy. Fraser Studios Aberdeen also has a communal study room where you can organize group study sessions to understand complex topics with the help of others. 

1. Powis Place Aberdeen

This is another stylish student accommodation located just a short hop from Aberdeen’s City Centre. The residence is conveniently placed just a 5-10 minutes’ walk away from both the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University. The property offers mostly en-suite rooms and studios for you to choose from. The rooms of the accommodation are well-furnished and thoughtfully designed. They come with en-suite bathrooms, a personal study area, fully functional kitchens, a dining area, and enough storage space for all your belongings. If you decide to take a shared apartment with your friend, then you will have a communal kitchen and living space but private bedrooms.

While residing here, you are never too far from all the action this city has to offer. You can just walk down the street to reach the city centre where you can find plenty of places to hang out. Visit one of many bars, pubs, cafes, and restaurants to catch up with friends in the evening or over the weekend. The accommodation also gives high importance to your safety which is why it is equipped with CCTV and an on-site security team to solve all of your woes.

So, if you’re a student studying or coming to study in Aberdeen then don’t forget to check out Fraser Studios Aberdeen and Powis Place Aberdeen. University Living, a global student housing platform offers more such student homes at budget-friendly prices.