Blackfriars
Blackfriars student accommodation in Glasgow strives to provide a fun, safe and comfortable space for university students to call home while in Glasgow. The city of Glasgow is a great choice for students because of everything the city has to offer. It is a fantastic place to pursue university.
Location:
Situated at 4 Blackfriars Road, Blackfriars student accommodation finds itself in close proximity to the Glasgow city centre and is within walking distance from Strathclyde University. A bus stop and train station are just a few steps away from the property and make the city centre and nearby tourist attractions easily accessible.
Features:
Social spaces include a communal lounge area, television space and courtyard. Other amenities include a car parking area, bicycle storage, laundry room, vending machine, printing machine and high-speed WiFi. The utility bills come included in the rent.
Room Type:
The student accommodation centre provides an array of quality services and features for students in the city. Along with that, it is the top choice for students due to its affordability. The centre provides shared spaces or en-suite private spaces depending on your preference. The rooms come with a bed, study and storage space.
Key Locations:
| Universities | Miles | Transportation | Miles | Places Of Interest | Miles |
| University of Strathclyde - City Centre Campus | 0.7 | Glasgow Central Railway Station | 0.3 | The Lighthouse | 0.2 |
| University of Glasgow - Main Campus | 1.9 | Argyle Street Railway Station | 0.3 | Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) | 0.5 |
| Glasgow Caledonian University - City Campus | 0.8 | St. Enoch Subway Station | 0.4 | Buchanan Street Shopping | 0.5 |
| Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - Main Campus | 0.9 | M8 Motorway Junction 19 | 1.0 | George Square | 0.6 |
| City of Glasgow College - City Campus | 0.3 | Glasgow Airport | 8.7 | Glasgow Green | 1.0 |
Fridge
Trash System
Radiator / AC
Microwave
WiFi
Distance from City Centre
17 m
18 m
6 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Study desk and chair
Underbed Storage
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
Study desk and chairUnderbed StorageWardrobeWindows / CurtainsFacilities in Blackfriars
Apartment
FridgeTrash SystemRadiator / ACMicrowaveWiFi
Electric Stove
Utility Bills IncludedCommunity
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
24x7 Dedicated Support
Parking Space
CCTV
Vending Machine
Bike Storage
Garden / Courtyard
GameroomExplore Beyond Blackfriars
Glasgow Queen StreetHigh StreetArgyle Street
Buchanan Bus StationHigh St StationLocation
4 Blackfriars Rd, Glasgow G1 1QL, United KingdomKirstie Lambie
Dec 9, 2020
A little untidy, but good staff!
Jamie Fraser
Dec 9, 2020
Good value for money although lacking in storage space
Payments
Booking Fee: No Deposit Required
Security Deposit: No security deposit
Instalment plan: Upto 7 Instalments(UK Student), 4 Instalments(International students)
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
- No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
- No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Blackfriars FAQs
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.
