The Best 50 Halls in 2015/16 - reviewed by 5,132 students
Posted by: Paul Humphreys on 14th June 2016
We have updated this award for 2017, based on 10,834 student reviews -
Student Accommodation Winners 2017
If you’re looking to find the best University halls then you’re in the right place. There are thousands of halls in the UK (2,121 to be precise) and many of them give students a great experience, particularly in first-year.
How do we know these are the best 50?
Well, 5,132 students reviewed their hall, rating 6 essential criteria. Students have selected these 50 halls as the absolute cream of the crop!
If you’re lucky enough to live in one of these halls, you’re likely to find everything you need to thrive at University.
Liberty Works has been applauded by students for having a homely feel, friendly staff and spacious rooms. On top of this it is only a short walk to the campus and the nightlife.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
Fantastic accommodation with brilliant staff who make everyone very welcome
Falkner Eggington is a self-catered hall situated on the Loughborough University campus. Although tucked away, it is still close enough to the action. Current students lavish it with praise for having a community spirit, modern rooms and a real community feel.
Read 8 reviews by students
Read 8 reviews by students
Best hall! Everyone mixes with everyone, there are so many people so you make so many friends. Also people are really nice
Home to nearly 400 students, Harry French residents love the grassy areas, ideal for summer BBQs. It's the second closest hall to the Students' Union and it's just a short walk to the town centre. This makes it pretty perfect for nights out, shopping & getting to lectures on time.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
It's located in the perfect spot between the University and town. Amazing social atmosphere.
If you are looking be in the thick of the action, then Norwood House is the place to be. Situated in the middle of the campus above the Bath Student Union, Students praise how sociable, spacious and affordable Norwood House is.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Great for getting to your lecture on time when you wake up at 9.10! Huge bedrooms and the loos and kitchen are cleaned. Definitely the best hall!!
Home to 400 students, Holland Hall is loved by its students for its sociable community, cleanliness and how well managed it is despite being a distance from town.
Read 9 reviews by students
Read 9 reviews by students
Love the hall and made great friends, furthest away from town
With around 200 students, Marris house offers the best of both worlds with quieter living whilst still having plenty of parties to be getting involved with. Furthermore it is next to the sports centre and boasts plenty of room.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
It's the typical Ricky Road cop out, for someone that wants to go mental and have loads of friends
Students at Reichel Halls love the social aspect of it. Despite being on the edge of the main campus, it is still easily accessible to all the main points of interest. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms, it is perfect for those looking for a social scene and value for money.
Read 20 reviews by students
Read 20 reviews by students
Reichel is the best hall on campus. It's the most social and you know everyone.
Value for money and a sociable community. An iconic Grade II listed building designed by Denys Lasdun (architect responsible for the Royal National Theatre). Featuring panoramic views over the river and Norfolk Countryside. Students also enjoy being in a central location on the campus and in rooms that are bigger than normal.
Read 15 reviews by students
Read 15 reviews by students
Most sociable halls at UEA and best value for money. There is also an incredible community in Norfolk Terrace.
Comprised of 6 towers, The Towers halls are in a fantastic location on the campus close to the union and lectures. There is also a large community making them sociable halls.
Read 9 reviews by students
Read 9 reviews by students
Cheap and cheerful, the best accommodation for freshers - go out partying every night and still get to lectures on time.
Home to 355 students, Lafrowda is praised by students for having a great location with the union and library being a small walk away, clean premises and a lively atmosphere. The management are also said to be helpful with any queries being solved quickly
Read 21 reviews by students
Read 21 reviews by students
Amazing accommodation (felt like I was staying in a hotel). Brilliant location. Ensuite appreciated. The best location on campus.
Boasting a fantastic central location, good value for money and friendly staff, Victoria Hall is loved by its students. Furthermore en suites are a reasonable price.
Read 8 reviews by students
Read 8 reviews by students
Really great place in an excellent location and all the staff are brilliant.
Pollock Hall is described as fun and social. Furthermore it offers good value for money, varied food options and a fantastic location. Despite being a 15 minute walk from the university, the students love living in Pollock Halls.
Read 10 reviews by students
Read 10 reviews by students
Food can vary but lots of choices, unlimited and decent. Halls are so social and fun and happy with what you get.
If forming close friendships, partying and a fantastic location close to the campus and town is most important to you, then Richardson Road also known as Ricky Road to its endearing residents is the place for you.
Read 100 reviews by students
Read 100 reviews by students
I have no idea why you would ever want to live anywhere else. Best year of my life.
A brand new halls of residence, which students say is lovely a place to be. Furthermore it is situated in a fantastic location and is home to 287 so there are plenty of opportunities to meet new people and be sociable.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
amazing new rooms, really spacious with a double bed and all ensuites. couldn't have picked a better building to live in in this uni
Gowar is a sound choice for those going to Royal Holloway. Housing 215 students and easy access to all the facilities on campus, it offers both the convenience and sociable factors as well as being commended for its cleanliness and superb management of the hall.
Read 14 reviews by students
Read 14 reviews by students
The place felt like home after a few months and the rooms facing the lawn had a wonderful view every morning.
Wessex Hall is perfect for those looking for a hall which has a lively and sociable community making it easy to make plenty of friends thanks to its layout and superb location. Many students state they would not want to stay at any other hall.
Read 17 reviews by students
Read 17 reviews by students
Really great hall, wouldn't want to pay any more or be anywhere else.
Forbes Hall is highly popular with its students. It is home to 104 students and is praised for being spacious and offering great value for money. Furthermore it is in a superb location on the Strathclyde campus, close to lecture buildings.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
Spacious and great value for money
Home to 547 students, Furness is loved by its students for its fantastic location being close to campus facilities and a local supermarket, sociable community. Students are also proud to be from Furness College and are competitive by nature!
Read 19 reviews by students
Read 19 reviews by students
A great college in the best location on campus. A 2 minute walk from spa, sultans, lusu shop and the centre of campus with all the main lecture halls.
Peris halls offers fantastic value for money with en suites coming as standard. Furthermore it is in an ideal location as it is close to all the campus amenities and next door to the gym so ideal if you are a fitness fanatic. With it being so large, it is also perfect for socialising.
Read 11 reviews by students
Read 11 reviews by students
Best place to make friends, and get introduced to many more, beautiful view from the top floor :)
New development Park Terrace is home to 226 students. It offers good value for money in a good location both for access to campus facilities and being close to the city centre. Furthermore the kitchen and other facilities are hailed as top class.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
Couldn't ask for a better location and price in comparison to other en-suites is decent.
Situated in the Ffriddoedd Village, Alaw Halls offers well furnished rooms, a great social community and superb maintenance. Furthermore due to its central location on the campus, it makes it an ideal hall for anyone going to Bangor University.
Read 8 reviews by students
Read 8 reviews by students
I've loved living in Alaw, it's given me my own space and responsibilities but I still have my own little family with my flatmates,
Described by its 304 residents as an all rounder, Rutherford has it all from having a great location central in the university for them 9am lectures, superb catering and cleaning and a highly sociable community.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Wouldn't have chosen anywhere else to spend my first year of University if I could go back and choose.
Nelson Court House offers a fantastic location, being situated so close to lecture theatres and the student's union. Students also praise the cleanliness and reliable staff which make the hall a pleasure to stay in, topped off with a lively social atmosphere.
Read 10 reviews by students
Read 10 reviews by students
Cleaning is good, The kitchen is a great social space. Best thing by far is location - could not ask to be more central to campus,
Rowancroft is praised for offering good value for money, quality common room spaces and its community feel. It's located perfectly for those studying at the St Luke's campus.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
I've loved living in Rowancroft. It has really good social areas which makes it easier to make friends as well
Home to 352 students, Wedderburn is unique in that it offers a great community feel which is shared with Gowar Hall and a vibrant social scene whilst still providing privacy and a quiet place for those who want to escape distractions. Furthermore it sits in a prime location on the campus.
Read 30 reviews by students
Read 30 reviews by students
Loved every minute of being here, the privacy is the key factor as well as the community area between Wedderburn and Gowar.
Accomodating 426 students, Heathfield offers a good student experience due to its size and location being central on the University of Dundee's campus and 10 minutes from the city centre.
Read 25 reviews by students
Read 25 reviews by students
Overall, Heathfield has been very good and I have enjoyed staying there greatly.
Wills Hall boasts having authentic and classic architecture which is loved by its students. Furthermore it has a great social aspect, impressive bar and a reliable maintenance team making it a good decision for any student to choose as home.
Read 19 reviews by students
Read 19 reviews by students
Amazing hall, amazing staff and ball. The best hall in UoB and the one everyone truly wants to be in. Competitive to get a place.
Home to 314 students, Cripps Hall is a catered hall of residence with a classic design located on University Park. It offers the larger room type options offered at this location, a gym, study spaces and a library. Cripps is one of 12 catered halls on University Park, a prime location for lectures and social events.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
Cripps is one of the prettiest halls. The hall has an old fashioned appearance with a Harry Potter style dining hall.
With 261 students, Claude Gibb offers a great social experience for any resident. As it is catered, it is perfect for those who do not want to worry about cooking their food. Furthermore it is in a great location being minutes from the Student's Union.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Met amazing people
Home to 258 students and being adjacent to the University of Warwick's students union, Cryfield is ideal for those looking for a self catered hall with a vibrant social scene due to having many students per corridor and a large common room. Furthermore it offers good value for money.
Read 9 reviews by students
Read 9 reviews by students
Social experience fantastic due to lots of people/rooms per corridor and kitchens. Large common room. 2 min walk from SU. Cheap.
Pentre Jane Morgan forms the Student Village and consists of terraced houses which is a unique feature. In addition to this it has a close community being home to 966 students. Offering good value for money aswell, PJM is a good choice for students at Aberystwyth University.
Read 9 reviews by students
Read 9 reviews by students
The best thing about PJM is that it's like a terrace of houses rather than a block of flats. Would definitely recommend!
Offering value for money and a great location close to campus facilities and the city, Windsor Terrace makes for a good all rounder offering the choice of a lively social atmosphere whilst also being quiet for those who prefer a reserved environment.
Read 6 reviews by students
Read 6 reviews by students
Amazing location, and very cheap as is Newcastle on the whole.
With a fantastic location and some rooms boasting stunning views of the Wallace Monument, Fraser of Allander House is a wise choice. Furthermore it is home to 163 students, so you will not be short of friends to make here lending itself to a good social experience.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
rooms nice size with lots of storage space and really nice big desk for studying. Nice bathrooms, kitchen and sitting area good size
Located on the Seafront at Aberystwyth University, Alexandra Hall is a self catered residences with a close community making it easy to find new friends. The building has a classic idyllic design and many rooms even have a sea view.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Couldn't ask for a better location on campus, self catered life makes the social life so much better and easier to meet everyone in the hall
In a prime location close to campus, and city centre, the West Downs Student Village offers of 650 good sized study bedrooms arranged into houses or flats with a shared kitchen and living area. It benefits from a 24-hour first aid trained security and a regular cleaning service. Students are proud to live in this halls of residence as it offers good value for money and has a great community feel.
Read 7 reviews by students
Read 7 reviews by students
Absolutely beautiful place to live and incredibly good if you like community.
Grizedale College are self catered halls which feature large kitchen spaces and large common room ideal for socialising. The maintenance and upkeep is quality and is a modern and clean residences. Therefore if you are looking for a comfortable place to live with a good community, Grizedale is a wise choice.
Read 15 reviews by students
Read 15 reviews by students
Grizedale is the best college for social people who like going out and having fun!
Williamson, Tuke and Butler are self catered halls which are very modern and have a sleek design. It is next door to the Royal Holloway University London's library and just a few minutes walk from the student's union, therefore it is ideal for getting to those early lectures and social events.
Read 26 reviews by students
Read 26 reviews by students
Great Hall, very modern and offers you the possibility to eat and cook with your flatmates.
Birks Grange Village offers any student coming to University of Exeter a fantastic student experience. It is a modern style of building and is in a good location on the campus. It also offers the option of self catered and catered for those who would like the convenience of their food cooked.
Read 14 reviews by students
Read 14 reviews by students
staying here for first year has given me new friends and a great experience at an exeter campus accommodation
Students loving being at Manor Bank as it is close to town and the campus, therefore it offers residents the best of both worlds and also has large rooms. Furthermore it has a sociable common room and friendly staff.
Read 7 reviews by students
Read 7 reviews by students
Love living here. Staff are really friendly and welcoming and the common room is great with the pool table and study area.
Wavell House is a self catered hall offering spacious rooms, good value for money and well equipped common rooms. Furthermore it is within walking distance to the main campus being situated on the River Don and adjacent to Keith Park so is placed in a good location.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Wavell House is great value for money, and has all the facilities you need. The rooms are super spacious.
Singer Hall is a highly social hall and is in a good location as it is within access to most points of interest on Coventry University campus and to the city centre. The staff are also reliable and friendly. In addition to this it has a sociable atmosphere making it a good choice of accommodation.
Read 15 reviews by students
Read 15 reviews by students
Singer Hall is so close to the uni and you can just walk everywhere from there, so no need to spend money on buses/taxis.
Very social based with a good atmosphere, Byron Residence are self catered halls home to 559 students. It is situated well for access to facilities on the Nottingham Trent campus and close to the city centre so is a perfect location for going out regularly.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Extremely social based, always a good atmosphere
So glad I chose Willow Court. It is in such a convenient location and I feel as though it has offered me really good value for money in my first year.
Read 5 reviews by students
Read 5 reviews by students
Love the building
Belmont Flats offer a great experience for students with en-suite bedrooms and sociable communal areas in each flat. It's in the perfect location to access campus facilities such as the gym and University of Dundee students' union. In addition to this, Belmont Flats has 340 students, making for a large community.
Read 10 reviews by students
Read 10 reviews by students
Great experience, thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Perfect location, with all the services and amenities close by.
Charles Morris Hall at the University of Leeds is a great all rounder, offering good food, proximity to town and campus facilities. Students who have stayed here cannot recommend it enough and even liken it to a hotel.
Read 19 reviews by students
Read 19 reviews by students
Feels like a hotel! Amazing top quality room right in the heart of campus- it couldn't be easier in first year!
St John Central is ideal for those who love to socialise! Home to 258 students and being self catered, it is also located close to town and to campus facilities. Staff on site are friendly and helpful, responding to queries promptly. Rooms are large aswell making St John Central a good all rounder.
Read 10 reviews by students
Read 10 reviews by students
Love my halls! Great location and room/space size!
If you are looking for a close community atmosphere, then Langwith College is for you. With regular events ran throughout the year which students praise and a friendly atmosphere, you are guaranteed to make plenty of friends here. Not to mention the rooms and hall itself are superb quality.
Read 11 reviews by students
Read 11 reviews by students
Langwith has the best community spirit of any college at York(: From day 1 you feel a part of the family
Modern and new, Manor Park offers a variety of accommodation options for differing budgets. With being home to over a 1,000 students, it has a community feel and the rooms are praised by students for having good quality facilities. Furthermore it is clean and managed well making it a safe choice.
Read 7 reviews by students
Read 7 reviews by students
Top quality halls, very modern. There's a new cafe, and the sports park is 100m away.
Chancellors Court offers unique features such as a mini fridge, en suite, tv and computer. In addition to its fantastic location and features, it offers good value for money and some students say they never want to move out!
Read 8 reviews by students
Read 8 reviews by students
absolutely fantastic! I don't ever want to move out!
Past residents of Jack Martin have praised the residence for its modern design and cleanliness. Furthermore it has extra luxuries such as an en suite. The community is active and sociable and with being home to 425 students, makes a good choice for those looking for a vibrant outgoing hall.
Read 16 reviews by students
Read 16 reviews by students
Overall a good place to live. The guys I met here have become my closest uni friends so that says something about the social side to this place.