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Standard
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
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£173 / Week
£250 Deposit
Premium
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
40 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 03 Jul 2027
13 Weekly Stay
03 Oct 2026 - 02 Jan 2027
33 Weekly Stay
09 Jan 2027 - 28 Aug 2027
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£176 / Week
£250 Deposit
Premium Plus
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
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£185 / Week
£250 Deposit
Luxe Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
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£190 / Week
£250 Deposit
Standard Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
16 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
13 Weekly Stay
03 Oct 2026 - 02 Jan 2027
33 Weekly Stay
09 Jan 2027 - 28 Aug 2027
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£250 / Week
£250 Deposit
Premium Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
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Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
13 Weekly Stay
03 Oct 2026 - 02 Jan 2027
33 Weekly Stay
09 Jan 2027 - 28 Aug 2027
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£255 / Week
£250 Deposit
Luxe Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
21 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
43 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 24 Jul 2027
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£265 / Week
£250 Deposit
Executive Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
23 sqm
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Booking Period
48 Weekly Stay
26 Sept 2026 - 28 Aug 2027
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£279 / Week
£250 Deposit
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Located on Bath Row in Birmingham, Altura is a popular student accommodation in Birmingham. It is also close to some of Birmingham’s top universities, with Birmingham City University Harborne Building just a 10-minute walk away, BPP Birmingham 14 minutes away, Arden University 21 minutes away, and University College Birmingham 22 minutes away. Once you are back from class, there is plenty to enjoy at Altura, from a fully equipped gym and private study rooms to a cinema area, games area, TV nook and high-speed Wi-Fi. With great facilities, university access and a booking offer, Altura gives students plenty of reasons to make it their new home.
Birmingham is one of the UK's biggest student cities, with universities, shops, restaurants, nightlife and entertainment across the city. Altura is close to the city centre, making it easy to get around and explore after lectures. You will also find supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, parks and pharmacies within a short walk of the property.
Address
160 Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1NR
Transportation links
- Five Ways Station (Bus stop) — 1-minute walk away
- Five Ways (Railway station) — 3-minute walk away
- Five Ways Metro (Stop FD) — 7-minute walk away
- Islington Row / Frederick Rd (Bus stop) — 4-minute walk away
What room types are available at Altura, Birmingham
Altura offers Standard En Suite, Premium En Suite, Luxe En Suite, Premium Plus, Standard Studio, Premium Studio, Luxe Studio and Executive Studio rooms. The apartments have fully fitted kitchens with an oven, separate oven/grill, induction hob, fridge freezer, toaster and kettle. Students also get high-speed 100MB p/s Wi-Fi on a private network, private study rooms, a gym, a cinema area, a games area, a TV nook, cycle storage, and on-site laundry (paid per use). The property also has CCTV and key fob entry for security. All-inclusive bills cover electricity, gas and water, subject to fair usage. This student housing also offers contents insurance and access to an on-site maintenance team. Regular events such as cinema nights and arts and crafts give students more ways to spend time with friends.
What is around Altura, Birmingham
Living near everyday shops and places to eat saves students time and makes daily life easier. Altura has many useful places within a short walking distance, so students do not have to travel far for their basic needs.
Supermarkets: Students can pick up groceries and daily essentials close to the property. Yo Mart is just a 5-minute walk away, while Tesco Express is 7 minutes away. Morrisons is a 10-minute walk from Altura, and Sainsbury's Local is 11 minutes away.
Restaurants: When students do not feel like cooking, there are several restaurants close to Altura. Sultan Lounge is just a 3-minute walk away and serves Turkish, Middle Eastern and fusion food. Sandwich Club is 5 minutes away and offers sandwiches, salads and quick bites. Shemron Restaurant is a 6-minute walk away and serves Persian food. Del Villaggio - Broad St is 7 minutes away and offers Italian and Mediterranean food.
Pubs: Students can head to nearby pubs to relax with friends after classes or at the weekend. Barbara's Bier Haus Birmingham is an 8-minute walk away and is known for drinks, live music, karaoke and games. The Vine Inn is 11 minutes away and offers food, drinks, sports, DJ nights and bingo.
Pharmacy and Parks: Students can take a break from their studies at nearby parks. Sunset Park is just a 7-minute walk away, while Oasis Park is 8 minutes from Altura. For medicines and other daily health products, Shire Pharmacy is a 5-minute walk away. Brady Pharmacy is 11 minutes away and is open 24 hours.
Why do students love Altura, Birmingham
Students love Altura for its location, student room choices and range of facilities. The University of Birmingham is around 19 minutes by bus and Birmingham City University is a 16-minute walk, while supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and pharmacies are close by. The gym, private study rooms, cinema area, games area and TV nook give students plenty of places to study and relax, and all-inclusive bills make it easier to manage monthly spending.
House Rules
- To secure your booking, the deposit is payable upon signing the tenancy agreement. If you do not pay the booking deposit within 7 days, we reserve the right to automatically release any room being held. Do contact the property manager as soon as possible in order to avoid the room being released to someone else.
- Once your booking is confirmed, a 14-day ‘cooling off period’ applies, during which you can cancel the booking for a full refund.
- If you decide to leave early, you remain responsible for the rent for the duration of your tenancy. However, if you are able to find a suitable replacement for your room, then the tenancy will be cancelled. In line with your tenancy agreement, refunds will only be given when a suitable replacement is found.
No Place, No Pay
- If your university or higher education institution withdraws your offer because you did not meet the required entry grades, you may cancel your Tenancy Agreement without incurring any charges.
- This policy applies only to students entering the first year of their course.
To proceed, you must submit a written request to cancel your booking and include: - A formal rejection letter from your chosen university or HEI, or a screenshot of your UCAS status clearly showing that the required grades were not achieved.
- This information must be provided within 72 hours of receiving confirmation from your institution.
- All cancellation requests must be sent to the property manager by 5th September 2026 for tenancies due to begin in September of that academic year.
- Please note that Wood Green Hall cancellation requests must be received by 15th August 2026.
- If you fail to provide the required evidence within the specified timeframe, you will remain liable for the rent for the full term of the contracted tenancy until another tenant acceptable to the property manager is found and the room can be re-let.
If the property manager receives the correct documentation within the stated period, then the property manager will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
- Please note that only the following sites offer a No Place, No Pay policy:
- Redgate, Nottingham
- Sycamore House, Leeds
- Threadworks, Leeds
- Valerian, York
- Coppergate, Swansea
- Wood Green Hall, London
- Centro House, Stirling
- Riverside Quay, Stirling
- Carters Yard, Stirling
- St Peter’s Hall, Bournemouth
- Telephone House, Dundee
- Powis Place, Aberdeen
- East Shore, St Andrews
- Central Studios, London
No Visa, No Pay
- If your visa application to study in the United Kingdom is rejected, you may cancel your Tenancy Agreement without any financial penalty.
- To do so, you must notify the property manager in writing of your intention to cancel and provide official evidence of the visa refusal from the UK Home Office or relevant authority within 72 hours of the letter/correspondence date.
- All cancellation requests must be received no later than 5th September 2026 for tenancies starting in September of that academic year.
- Please note that Wood Green Hall cancellation requests must be received by 15th August 2026.
- If this confirmation is not received within the specified timeframe and your tenancy period has started, you will be liable for the rent from the start of the tenancy until another acceptable tenant is found, approved by the property manager, and the room can be re-let.
- If the property manager receives the correct documentation within the stated period, then the property manager will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
- Please note, only the following sites offer a No Visa, No Pay policy:
- Redgate, Nottingham
- Sycamore House, Leeds
- Threadworks, Leeds
- Valerian, York
- Coppergate, Swansea
- Wood Green Hall, London
- Centro House, Stirling
- Riverside Quay, Stirling
- Carters Yard, Stirling
- St Peter’s Hall, Bournemouth
- Telephone House, Dundee
- Powis Place, Aberdeen
- East Shore, St Andrews
- Central Studios, London
Payment info & policies
Booking Deposit: A £250 deposit is required to secure your room at the property.
Instalment Plan:- 4 instalments, or make a full payment.
Guarantor: UK-based guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Credit/Debit Card.
Installments Plan
If booking date is after any rent installment due date, all prior rent must be paid in full at booking.
4 Installments Payment
Instalments
Due Date
Amount
1st Instalment
07 Aug 2026
4 weeks rent
2nd Instalment
15 Oct 2026
17 weeks rent
3rd Instalment
16 Jan 2027
20 weeks rent
4th Instalment
22 Apr 2027
10 weeks rent
This property needs a Uk Based GuarantorA guarantor is a person/entity who agrees to cover the student's rent or related charges if the student fails to meet their payment obligations during the stay.
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Mezzino understand that friends like to stay together. Therefore if you are applying as a group please: Make it clear on the application form of the names of your group; Size of apartment you require; Talk to your accommodation team early as many buildings sell out quickly. Then we will do the rest!
Many of our residents are returning students who just don't want to leave us. If you choose to stay for more than one year we often offer an early booking incentive. We can't prioritise when we're handing out rooms though, so apply as early as you can to improve your chances. And if you are staying we can give the rooms a thorough inspection, clean them and attend to any maintenance ready for when you return.
Rent is due the 7th of each month from August, nothing is due in September, and then the 7th of October through until the 7th of June.
As part of our Accommodation Team we employ several students at each of our sites to take on emergency call outs, post, administration support, student support duties. These roles are vital and contribute to forming a happy community at all our buildings. If you would like to become part of our Accommodation team, gain valuable experience and get paid to live at our building then forward a copy of your CV to your local Accommodation Manager who will be happy to provide a Job Description and remuneration details.
Great! Mezzino offers the opportunity for students to stay on over the summer. There are restrictions in terms of date and availability however if you speak with the local accommodation team they will advise you on availability and how you can book.
Altura offers a variety of accommodation options, including ensuite rooms in shared apartments (5-8 beds) and private studios, all fully furnished with essential amenities to suit different budgets and preferences.
The student accommodation cost of Altura, Birmingham ranges from £173/week to £279/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.
Facilities include a fully equipped gym, cinema room, games area, private and group study rooms, on-site laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security with CCTV and key fob entry, and a package collection service.
Yes, the on-site management team provides support tailored to international students and all residents to ensure a smooth stay.
Altura is conveniently located, with the University of Birmingham approximately 18 minutes away by bus, Birmingham City University’s City South Campus about 16 minutes away by bus or on foot, and Aston University around 14 minutes away by bus.
The property is conveniently located near bus stops, including Ivy Bush and Five Ways Station, with frequent services throughout Birmingham. The Centenary Square Tram Stop and Five Ways Train Station are also nearby, offering excellent connectivity.
Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Altura, Birmingham. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.
Yes, modern laundry facilities with card-operated machines are available for residents.
Altura offers 24/7 security, including CCTV surveillance, secure key fob entry, and an on-site staff presence, ensuring resident safety.
You typically have 14 days from receiving your accommodation offer or paying a deposit to cancel your booking, though cancellation terms may vary and will be communicated by the accommodation.
"Altura, Birmingham student accommodation in Birmingham offers a wide selection of modern room types for students, including Standard Studio, Deluxe Studio, Luxe Studio, Executive Studio, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, Luxe Ensuite, and Premium Studio. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation."
Altura, Birmingham offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Electric Stove, Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.
Altura, Birmingham student accommodation features several amenities, including Laundry Room, On-Site Gym, Communal Relaxing & Study Area, Bike Storage, CCTV, Lounge Area, Gameroom, and Parcel Receipt Service, creating a comfortable and engaging environment for residents. Students can explore and compare such accommodation options through UniAcco to find the best student living experience.
