Leicester
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Leicester has many options for food and for shopping. With the Highcross in the city and fosse park about 30 mins away via Bus (of which there are many running). Both have lots of options. The city has added bikes which can be hired out to get around the city on. And buses are available to get from the city to the surrounding towns and cities. And trains can get you to Nottingham within the hour. There is plenty of pubs and eateries dotted around the city.
By member1090278 On 20th August 2023
Study in Leicester
Situated in the East Midlands region, Leicester is home to a wide variety of cultures and some famous sports teams, as well as the University of Leicester and De Montfort University (DMU).
University of Leicester
University of Leicester was founded in 1921 and is known for its high-quality teaching and world-leading research. The main campus is just south of the city and is currently undergoing a £300 million campus redevelopment programme. Two of the university’s claims to fame are that it is where genetic fingerprinting was invented in 1984 and home of the team who found King Richard III.
De Montfort University (DMU)
De Montfort University boasts high-quality facilities and is committed to providing it’s 20,000 students career-leading skills thanks to its strong industry links. The university offers over 400 courses and is particularly well known for its professional, design and creative courses.
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Leicester Student Life
Leicester isn’t massive but it has a very large student population and therefore there’ll be something for everyone in this friendly, colourful and lively city. Leicester is a melting pot of languages, races, foods and people, making for a unique university experience.
Cost of Living
Leicester is one of the most affordable cities to live in as a student.
Accommodation
Student accommodation costs range from £87.50 - £243 per week; the average is £142 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Nottingham: £166/week, Birmingham: £173/week, London: £287/week.
(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
The average price for:
A cheap meal at a restaurant: £11.50
A pint of beer: £3.20
A regular takeout coffee: £2.54
1L of milk: £0.88
A loaf of white bread: £0.89
The cost of living is about the same as Leeds but lower than Lancaster by 7.5% and London by 31%!
(Source: Numbeo)
Nights Out
MOSH takes its place as one of the legendary clubs for Leicester students. With events on most nights of the week featuring indie and pop music, expect to bump into your mates on one of the three floors.
Club Republic is well located for both unis and offers cheap entry and cheap drinks. Expect to get lost exploring the five different bars/rooms or treat yourself to the VIP room experience.
The Phoenix is a ideal place to catch the latest films and blockbuster movies. Showing both local and global films, head here for a cinema evening of entertainment.
Public Transport
The public transport is ok. I've only experienced it as a first year student, with the uni shuttle bus system. The bus pass was a good price for the year and the buses were usually on time and came frequently.
By member545558 On 11th February 2020
Eating Out
Curry Houses
Embrace the cosmopolitan vibes and try a few curry houses (Leicester’s famous for its currys). Top picks are Kayal, Pamson Grill, Spice Bazzar and Nawaaz. If you’re looking for vegetarian curries, try Herb or Shivalli.
Independent Restaurants
You will find all of the regular chain restaurants in Leicester but if you fancy supporting an independent establishment, we have heard good things about OGGI Simply Italian (serving more than the usual pizza/pasta fare of some chains we won’t mention), Kuru Kuru Sushi (authentic Japanese food) and Craft Burger (a pop-up burger restaurant that’s only on Thursdays - Saturdays in St Martin’s Coffee Shop and Kitchen).
Brunch
Here are some local spots to head for brunch if you’re meeting a friend or recovering from a big night out. The Tiny Bakery in Clarendon Park serves up pastries and all kinds of baked deliciousness. 6 Degrees Coffee House in Highfields is the spot to go for a simple breakfast and students get 10% off! In the city centre, there are numerous brunch hot spots: James’, Grays, Hollys or Hughie’s!
Shopping
If you don't enjoy drinking and shopping…
If you don't enjoy drinking and shopping, Leicester isn't the city for you as there is little to do beyond that.
Practically every shop…
The Campus is so, so close to the city centre. Practically every shop you could need is there, as well as some cool independent businesses. The fruit and veg market is particularly cheap and ideal for students!
It’s a small shopping centre…
It’s alright living in Leicester... The only good shops is the high cross shopping centre, its a lot smaller than the variety of shops in my home city. It’s a small shopping centre for the size of the city.
Take advantage of the fruit and vegetable market…
If you take advantage of the fruit and vegetable market in town then you could save yourself A LOT of money, even £1 can go a long way. There are a good amount of restaurants and retail shops... (M&S, Sainsburys, New Look, Topshop/man, Miss Selfridge, Office, Iceland, Tinsel Town, Nandos, TGI Fridays etc)
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Top 10 Tips
Leicester is home to the Leicester Comedy Festival which is the biggest of its kind in the UK. It takes place every February. Don’t miss it!
Make some time while you’re in Leicester to visit the National Space Centre (students get a discounted entry) and the New Walk Museum (which is free).
For shopping you’ll find everything you need in the Highcross Centre and the Melton Road area. Also try Leicester Market; it might take a little longer to find what you’re looking for but you’re likely to save a few quid.
If you’re looking for live entertainment Leicester has plenty of options. There are the obvious venues such as the Leicester O2 Academy and DeMontfort Hall, but try out some of the smaller places like the Soundhouse for cheaper tickets and less mainstream bands.
Don’t fancy walking? There are Arriva bus services to both De Montfort and University of Leicester campuses. If you’re going to be using the bus a lot, an Arriva Student Saver ticket could be worth looking into.
Parents will love the Leicester Botanic Gardens or the Museum and Art Gallery on New Walk. Or perhaps gin is more their cup of tea. If so, check out the awesome 45 Gin School.
Leicester isn’t short of relaxing parks. Check out Abbey Park, Victoria (Vicky) Park and, for some delightful deer and wildlife a bit further afield, Bradgate Park.
The Food Factory van is your one-stop-shop for a cheeky fast food fix after an epic night at the O2 Arena.
Leicester is renowned for its multi-ethnic heritage. Make the most of it by enjoying the colourful, multi-cultural events such as the massive Diwali celebrations.
Leicester has a rich and fascinating history. The remains of Richard III, the last King of England to be killed in battle, were uncovered under a city centre car park in 2012. Explore the history yourself at the King Richard III Visitor Centre (discounted for students).
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They are many sto...
They are many store around me Am proud to be international student read more
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Its a small vibrant city with some good viewpoints. read more
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Leicester is decent and everything is close to each other read more
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Overall a good st...
Overall a good standard. And very close to other cities like Birmingham and Nottingham read more
Don’t use public...
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There’s always something going on in Leicester so it’s easy to keep yourself entertained read more
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Public transport is great, but everything in Leicester is so expensive read more
it’s a really goo...
it’s a really good city and i would highly recommend it read more
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I don’t like the city as much because it’s really boring. read more
quite hard to get...
quite hard to get around and use the buses as someone who’s originally from london read more
i live very close...
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Public transport...
Public transport could be better and more accessible. read more
Everything is so...
Everything is so much fun thank you Leicestershire read more
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Wow east accommodation and easy place to stay and eat happy living read more
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Don't really go out at night or use the public transport so can't rate read more
Nice area. Quiet....
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Leicester is fine...
Leicester is fine for studying. Most uni halls are actually expensive and aren’t much cheaper than for example Birmingham. However, you can find some cheaper ones quite easily. read more
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Goodnplace to live especially for international student read more
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The best town in the UK to study because it’s affordable read more
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Pretty good city, really cheap compared to everywhere else read more
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Good environment everything is near read more
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Good city, had rarely any problems read more
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Great City with a lot to do when going out read more
Great City, Plent...
Great City, Plenty to see and do, plenty of restaurant and a variety of cuisines available, 2 major central shopping centres have a variety of shops of the average student and with a variety of places to have a night out read more
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I really like Leicester it’s a good uni city read more
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Free bus that goes around the city centre read more
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Love Leicester just a bit expensive read more
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Great city to explore, and to live long, many parks where we can enjoy peaceful life 😁 read more
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Decent city, interesting places. read more
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Quiet but decent city. Would rather go to neighboring cities to shop. read more
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It is amazing city although has limited job opportunities read more
Good city, amazin...
Good city, amazing people. No part time jobs available read more
At night, lights...
At night, lights illuminate the city sky; On the road, vehicles such as long, running; Intersections, traffic lights, never go out alternately flash. As if playing music to the night of the city. read more
Amazing lecture,...
Amazing lecture, and I love the city so so much read more
I love Leicester...
I love Leicester more than my own home city but I walk everywhere most of the time read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city with a lot to offer. read more
Amenities are clo...
Amenities are close by and transport easy to access too. Just wish their was more options to hang out socially. read more
Not the best, pub...
Not the best, public transport is dire read more
Nice city think i...
Nice city think it could do with more investment read more
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Very decent place to live a bit expensive read more
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This city is good for student stays read more
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Very broad range of shops available nearby making it very convenient read more
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Very good accommodation for first years read more
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Great city to stay at, very social city read more
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amazing nightlife...
amazing nightlife and people around read more
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Lidl and Aldi are easily accessible in Leicester, which is saving me currently as it’s a lot cheaper than other supermarkets and a lot closer to get to as well, especially since I can’t drive. I’m not one for going out often, I think the friends you go out with make the experience more than the venue itself. Trains are often reliable from Leicester and there are also many ubers around read more
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Great city, loads of things to do read more
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Amazing experience in Leicester read more
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Nice full city centre filled with clubs and shopping centres read more
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Leicester is a quite and clam place read more
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Till now everything is going great read more
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the frehsers events and night lives in leicester has been amazing read more
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It is nice in all perspectives and easy-to-live society read more
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A good mix of vibrant nightlife and relaxed pubs/restaurants. read more
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Leicester is amazing . It was a great experience and meet new friends people. Living one year in Leicester was amazing read more
Leicester has man...
Leicester has many options for food and for shopping. With the Highcross in the city and fosse park about 30 mins away via Bus (of which there are many running). Both have lots of options. The city has added bikes which can be hired out to get around the city on. And buses are available to get from the city to the surrounding towns and cities. And trains can get you to Nottingham within the hour. There is plenty of pubs and eateries dotted around the city. read more
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It's wonderful to be here. There's nothing to say, but it's great to be here.. read more
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Had a good experience, feel like the living cost is little high. read more
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Good transport facility in cheap rates. Discounts are available for students which helps to save money . read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good place to live and provide many entertainment options read more
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Love living in Leicester; met my life long friends here but some places can be dodgy read more
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It was a great town to stay in read more
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Good city with different things to do, great food options read more
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Everything is easily accessible and you can pretty much walk to the necessary shops for groceries and banking. read more
Good quality of l...
Good quality of life in Leicester. Not the most lively uni for nightlife however still good. read more
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Leicester is an amazing city! The social aspect of it is amazing as a result some great memories have been made read more
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Nice people and good food, giving a town vibe most of the time read more
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It a little bit boring and dirty city. Not a lot to do. If you are a university student, house parties and events done by the student union are the best options for socializing. In the city centre there are well-known shops, restaurants and cinema. I would not recommend it to people who prefer big vibrant cities with a lot of events and parties. read more
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Cheapest city to live with lots of indian food but with limited night life read more
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Diverse city with many food options. read more
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One of the cheap cities to live in with minimal night life experience as it is a small city compated to Nottingham or Birmingham. read more
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A vibrant city with a rich history and diverse culture read more
Leicester as a ci...
Leicester as a city is different and vibrant. I would definitely recommend this city to other people. It’s a good city for university students. read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great city to live in. It is a little pricey for living but holds a lot of opportunities. The night life is great no matter what your vibe is. There are clubs, pubs, bars, and even a mini golf place that's just for adults called caddyshackers. read more
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I like the way the hospital hopper bus hits every curb. Very fun! read more
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Hard to use public transport when you live in the city read more
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Leicester is a ci...
Leicester is a city that seamlessly blends its historical heritage with a vibrant multicultural atmosphere. Its cultural diversity, shopping and dining options, sports culture, and cultural attractions make it an exciting and engaging destination for both residents and visitors. Whether you're interested in exploring history, experiencing diverse cultures, or enjoying recreational activities, Leicester has something to offer for everyone. read more
A vide variety of...
A vide variety of shops that are easily accessible in leicester. Along with this, there is also all sorts of food from many different cuisines read more
Calm and friendly...
Calm and friendly environment. Cost of living is low, very diverse and provides the right atmosphere for studies. Had a great experience overall. read more
It is expensive b...
It is expensive but manageable and worth doing. read more
Great city lots o...
Great city lots of nice places read more
Everything is nea...
Everything is nearby with lots of shopping spots in the city centre read more
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Small but pretty, perfect for adolescents, a lot of places to hang out and meet new people read more
Amazing city, gre...
Amazing city, great social life and there is so many places to visit and see read more
I’ve found it to...
I’ve found it to be a really good student city to live in, there’s many things close by so everything is accesible, things aren’t too expensive and it is really culturally vibrant. read more
Great cost of liv...
Great cost of living, diverse range of places to eat, some of the best middle eastern food in the UK. Never been called a homophobic slur here! read more
Vibrant diverse c...
Vibrant diverse city with plenty to do a wide verity of food and cultures read more
Easy to get aroun...
Easy to get around and relatively affordable. read more
Leicester, as a c...
Leicester, as a city, offers a diverse and multicultural atmosphere with a rich history and a vibrant social scene. The city center is easily accessible from the university campus, providing ample opportunities for leisure, shopping, and exploring cultural events. read more
Leicester is a ve...
Leicester is a very good city to live in due to its peacefull and tranquil surroundings read more
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Not expensive and...
Not expensive and easy to get around read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good place things are a little more expensive as expected read more
Town centre busti...
Town centre busting with life and culture, lots of things to do read more
Great pizza place...
Great pizza place "dough what" and Great burrito place "viva el burrito". read more
Small place with...
Small place with a lot of places to go out. Perfect for students read more
Very happening pl...
Very happening place and easy accessible. read more
Nice place, diver...
Nice place, diverse, everything is close by read more
I've lived in lei...
I've lived in leicester for most of my life and I love the night outs and the take out food is amazing read more
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It is very bubbly and exciting read more
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Great place, better than where I grew up. Lots of parks and shops. Lots of things to do in Leicester, one of which being visiting the space center. read more
Leicester, great...
Leicester, great city and everything is nearby read more
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Very nice city, so many shops around read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in, really friendly read more
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Leicester town in very busy during the day read more
a very good city...
a very good city for students, a 10 min walk from dmu. the night life is good as well as all the shopping and it’s easy to get deliveries read more
Great place to li...
Great place to live, some places pricy but overall good place to enjoy food and nights out read more
Leicester has bee...
Leicester has been alright so far read more
Harmonious city....
Harmonious city. A good experience. read more
Everything was so...
Everything was so convenient due to my location read more
The city it self...
The city it self is beautiful and words cant even describe that it feels like home for students read more
crime rate is hig...
crime rate is high and street is not clean, i feel unsafe walking around the train station read more
lots to do, many...
lots to do, many restaurants and clubs and bars to socialise read more
Low price for liv...
Low price for living and studying at this university read more
Nice small city w...
Nice small city with the city centre and everything walking distance read more
Leicester such a...
Leicester such a lovely city, so nice read more
It’s leicester, n...
It’s leicester, not too shabby tbf read more
Student friendly...
Student friendly enjoyable city read more
Leicester could d...
Leicester could do with some refurbishment other than that it is good read more
Good city, good p...
Good city, good public transport. Lots to do on nights out, variety of restaurants and pubs read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great city to live in. It is a little pricey for living but holds a lot of opportunities. The night life is great no matter what your vibe is. There are clubs, pubs, bars, and even a mini golf place that's just for adults called caddyshackers. read more
I find Leicster t...
I find Leicster to be a very balanced city as it offers almost very thing one could expect from a city. It's a very quiet and nice place. read more
Good access for e...
Good access for everything u need read more
Boring, very smal...
Boring, very smalll area not vibrant read more
-night outs are t...
-night outs are the funniest -good range of food places and shops read more
Good city as noth...
Good city as nothing happens in leicester read more
Leicester is a lo...
Leicester is a lovely city, with plenty of shops and restaurants, it’s really easy to have a good social life in leicester as there’s lots to do and only 20 mins walk to a lovely meadow that makes you feel out of the city if you’re homesick. Heard some bad night out stories but no more than anywhere else just have to watch your drinks etc. read more
Love living in Le...
Love living in Leicester, great opportunities, travel and nights ou read more
It’s okay , that’...
It’s okay , that’s it. I don’t know what else to say read more
Don’t really use...
Don’t really use them so not applicable read more
Good city and loc...
Good city and location. Lots of stores and places to dine and eat. Easy to travel through the city. read more
Always something...
Always something to do and people to see read more
Very average. Qui...
Very average. Quite boring if you’re coming from a big city. There is potential to make friends and find more stuff to do but if you don’t make friends you’ll be very bored read more
Easy to navigate...
Easy to navigate and get to places everything you need is there read more
Leicester is a be...
Leicester is a beautiful city with tons of potential. I would recommend having friends to hang out with in Leicester, because without them Leicester is very boring and can be seen as dead 🥲 read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in but it’s hard to find a good vegetarian restaurant. read more
The cost of livin...
The cost of living prices are good but there’s barely anything to do and the shopping outlets aren’t a lot. read more
Not boring but af...
Not boring but affordable cirt read more
It is a small tow...
It is a small town, safe for students to study read more
Leicester is a pl...
Leicester is a place I’ve never been to before moving to uni and I enjoy it quite a lot because I have registered to do a sport which is rowing and rowing on the canal early in the morning is amazing. Also, the night life is unexpectedly good here in Leicester read more
Leicester is amaz...
Leicester is amazing and specially the indian food. The cafes are great and definitely value for money read more
Transport is easy...
Transport is easy and accessible read more
This is a relativ...
This is a relatively safe and quiet city, which is suitable for international students to study abroad and live. The standard of living here is not very high, but the things are still complete, which can meet some of people's basic needs. read more
Good place full o...
Good place full of good people. Leicester is a nice city, and it worth exploring and seeing more of it if you haven’t already. read more
Great city with l...
Great city with loads to do and people to meet read more
Great city and gr...
Great city and great living experience here read more
Nice city the hig...
Nice city the high standard of living expenses are also manageable read more
A good vibrant ci...
A good vibrant city with many things to do. Usually safe. read more
It is very nice h...
It is very nice historical city. read more
Despite living in...
Despite living in the City Centre, I have to venture outwards for volunteering and vents. Leicester bus transport is perfect for that, cheap, efficient, frequent and easy to use. The train station is only a 20min walk away for me and has multiple destination that are easy to travel too and time manageable read more
Leicester is grea...
Leicester is great! With so many things to do! I’ve have enjoyed it very much read more
It is okay for st...
It is okay for students who lice independtly read more
very good very ni...
very good very nice place love it read more
One of the cheape...
One of the cheapest places that you can currently live at. read more
Leicester has bee...
Leicester has been amazing so far. There are many places to eat out and other fun things to do. read more
It’s a nice and b...
It’s a nice and beautiful city with a lovely atmosphere read more
Leicester is beau...
Leicester is beautiful city. The lifestyle is moderate not like London with high level but it is better than other cities. read more
It might be expen...
It might be expensive in some occasions read more
Small city easy t...
Small city easy to navigate everything is accessible. However, night life is average and not many weekend activity places to go. Feels more like a town than a city. Not for party students. read more
Leicester is acce...
Leicester is accessible and convenient read more
Overall experienc...
Overall experience: Leicester is quite an amazing for students. read more
its not so expens...
its not so expensive . the is fine read more
There is always a...
There is always a new destination to check out wonderful places read more
A vibrant a diver...
A vibrant a diverse city, perfect for people who like to explore places and also for those who like quiet areas read more
Living in Leicest...
Living in Leicester is comfortable and slow paced read more
nice city and peo...
nice city and people,good experience read more
Everything’s clos...
Everything’s close by so very little need for transport Nothings too expensive and all quite reasonable read more
It's close to Lon...
It's close to London and you have basically everything at town hall read more
Everything was ab...
Everything was about right for living in Leicester, is one of the best city for students. read more
Leicester is a ni...
Leicester is a nice student city- lots of other likeminded people to meet and an overall vibrant and enduring place to live. read more
The houses for re...
The houses for rent are not cheap especially around September and we could do with a local bus service to Birmingham as the train option is expensive and never drops price read more
To me Leicester h...
To me Leicester has been a painful transition because of the depressing constantly gray weather, compared to my sunny native country even in the winter. The cost of living has gone up by a lot and it is very expensive nowadays to even shop for usual groceries which is inconvenient but as a Romanian I am used to managing and getting creative with what I have, especially for cooking. The city is relatively boring to me in terms of shopping and going out as there isn't much to do in my eyes, aside from me being relatively introverted, like for example going out to eat with my girlfriend, the restaurants are pretty average and the only food that has proved to be very good is only in a small bunch of restaurants. For public transport I consider it to be too expensive, which is why I bike everywhere. The recent 2£ per ticket for any bus ride has been the only reason why I have used the bus network. read more
I’ve never used t...
I’ve never used the public transport here apart from the train, everywhere us short to get to. The cost of living is not bad. read more
Very amazing city...
Very amazing city especially for students read more
Very open and int...
Very open and intersecting city read more
Leicester has bee...
Leicester has been a joy to live in, with ample opportunities for night life and social occasions. read more
Simply put Leices...
Simply put Leicester is like a smaller version of Birmingham, which is my home city. It has its pros and it has its cons but in general, I believe it’s a safe place to live and the town centre has lots of shops and things to do read more
Leicester has loa...
Leicester has loads of fun things to do as a student. Admittedly the nightlife when it comes to clubs isn’t the greatest but if you go out with a good group of friends then it’s always a good laugh, on the other hand the bars are great if you fancy a chill vibe with a few cocktails/pints of beer. There are so many different restaurants offering different types of cuisine due to the demographic diversity here (which is one of my favourite parts personally). The shopping centre has something for everyone and there are also loads of small independent shops too. If you like charity shopping you won’t be disappointed with the selection in Leicester. There are trains from Leicester to pretty much anywhere in the country at a good price if you invest in a student railcard & you can get a coach direct to London for just £10. I really enjoy living in Leicester and I’m really glad I chose to study here. read more
Leicester is a ni...
Leicester is a nice place, but cost of living crisis is kickin me in the butt rn. read more
Loads of differen...
Loads of different cultures and food places and feels fairly safe read more
Nice city everyth...
Nice city everything is quite within walking distance read more
I really enjoy li...
I really enjoy living in Leicester it’s different from where i am from read more
Great city with a...
Great city with a plenty of stuff to do. Being a student-based city it makes the night out much better. read more
I am happy with t...
I am happy with the city it is so nice read more
I am happy with t...
I am happy with the accommodations read more
I don't really go...
I don't really go out much but when I do, I spend much more than I plan too read more
Everything is wit...
Everything is within 10 minute walk so great for a Student life read more
It is small city...
It is small city so there is less shopping centere like that read more
A culturally dive...
A culturally diverse city with endless things to do read more
Leicester is a ve...
Leicester is a very welcoming and diverse city. Active and fun with so many places to eat out. Lots of halal options available! read more
It’s a nice city...
It’s a nice city to live in for a student but too many cyclists read more
The services in l...
The services in leicester i feel are very good however i feel that because i have an electic scooter it therefore helps with my commuting . The bus faires are less £3 as of now so i feel that it is really good for students as the price is £2 . With regards to the nights out i feel that it is average as there isn't many options compared to other cities as well as this i feel that there isn't enough student ones . As i live in the city there is only one really good student club and that is 02 Academy leicester . read more
Been good so far....
Been good so far. I recommend Leicester. read more
Yh didn’t really...
Yh didn’t really get vibes from here but it’s been pretty good to be far read more
Very cheap for Lo...
Very cheap for London but London just has more read more
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Good public trans...
Good public transportation available throughout Leicester city. read more
Lots of different...
Lots of different shops in town, multiple small coffee shops hidden away in nice avenues, if a small, tucked away coffee shop is your vibe, the town center is the place. read more
Good shopping pla...
Good shopping places but high living cost is challenging for a student. read more
leicester is amaz...
leicester is amazing. it is the best city in leicester, i love everything read more
Easy to navigate,...
Easy to navigate, lots of shopping and places to eat. As well as places to go socially such as bowling and mini golf. read more
Well it’s a major...
Well it’s a major city that is easy to navigate and has absolutely everything you need in general for anything read more
whilst quieter th...
whilst quieter than manchester Leicester still offers a lot with plenty to see and do read more
really good stude...
really good student city, very welcoming read more
Very good so far...
Very good so far near town center where all the shops are and very close to everything read more
very safe and fri...
very safe and friendly city, would definitely recommend any uni going student read more
Nothing to do her...
Nothing to do here, absolutely dead. I would go somewhere else. read more
Amazing people wi...
Amazing people with good places to go to. read more
Leicester is a ni...
Leicester is a nice city with lots to do read more
It’s good and fun...
It’s good and fun and cheap so leicester read more
Leicester has man...
Leicester has many good food places however night outs are not the best read more
The Cost of livin...
The Cost of living is very reasonable its not too expensive and you can get everything you need. The nights out are good because there is a good atmosphere and you meet alot of people. read more
Its a great city...
Its a great city for students i love it! read more
Diverse and fun c...
Diverse and fun city to be in Lots of opportunities to make friends read more
A very diverse ci...
A very diverse city and a great nightlife. read more
City is very good...
City is very good for student but can be expensive as well read more
Very good city ha...
Very good city has a lot to offer read more
Leicester is a ni...
Leicester is a nice city. There is a lot of diversity and it offers a range of things to do. read more
Dormitory fees ar...
Dormitory fees are as expensive as house rents. Considering the value of the currency in our country against the pound, the fees we pay for the student dormitory cost a fortune. read more
Haven't had a rea...
Haven't had a reason to use the public transport much since everything is typically close in the city centre, which is nice. read more
Everything is sup...
Everything is super close to one another, is convenient read more
nice city centre...
nice city centre and close enough to my accommodation and uni read more
Lovely city, ever...
Lovely city, everything is walking distance. read more
I think most of t...
I think most of the stuff have reasonable prices read more
Every place has i...
Every place has its pros and cons. Overall nice experience. read more
I think Leicester...
I think Leicester is a nice place to live but sometimes the EAting out is too expensive and I’ve only ever use public transport once so I can’t really comment on that read more
Leicester is a sm...
Leicester is a small and great city to live in as a student read more
Great city with f...
Great city with few cool places read more
busy and good amo...
busy and good amount of things to do, not too expensive to live here as everything is in walking distance read more
affordable City a...
affordable City as compared to the rest of the cities in uk read more
Leicester is a bu...
Leicester is a busy town with lots of fun activities to do like sport, shopping, food, bars, clubs and etc read more
Overall, I would...
Overall, I would highly recommend De Montfort University to anyone looking for a high-quality, supportive, and engaging university experience. It truly is a fantastic place to learn and grow. read more
Leicester very di...
Leicester very diverse and positive read more
Interesting place...
Interesting places Good nights out Good university read more
Lots of nice plac...
Lots of nice places to visit and events read more
It’s a good city...
It’s a good city to live in all the people are so welcoming. read more
Lots of places to...
Lots of places to shop and eat read more
Loads around to d...
Loads around to do and loads going on read more
Not a too big cit...
Not a too big city, ideal for students read more
Not bad, but ther...
Not bad, but there is room for improvement. read more
Lots to do and fi...
Lots to do and find in close proximity, streets are quite grimey though read more
The city is reall...
The city is really good to have a walk round however buses can be slightly temperamental and not turn up read more
Leicester is a pl...
Leicester is a pleasant place to live read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good place to live in as the diversity makes me feel welcome read more
Great city Great...
Great city Great student life full of life read more
The food places i...
The food places in Leicester are amazing read more
Is wonderful city...
Is wonderful city to live and most location are wsliking distance read more
Opportunities are...
Opportunities are less here but with friends you can enjoy Leicester read more
Very good city. A...
Very good city. Almost everything is perfect and I enjoy it very much. read more
Cool city and goo...
Cool city and good city lovely place to socialise read more
Small city, many...
Small city, many options to eat not many good shops for clothing except if you like thrift stores also everything is so close tbag you don’t need the public transport read more
It’s alright, a l...
It’s alright, a lot smaller than leeds but everything is really local, everything you need in the city centre and multiple shops and supermarkets read more
Transportation is...
Transportation is readily available. read more
So far everything...
So far everything is good especially my experience in the area read more
Leicester is Awww...
Leicester is Awwweeesome and we’ll multi cultured read more
Great overall pla...
Great overall place to be , lots of see and visit read more
Standard student...
Standard student city, everything is in walking distance read more
This city has div...
This city has diversity and has a lot of different nationalities to engage and develop communication skills. On the other hand public transport is limited and the connectivity is not convenient. read more
Go to mosh it is...
Go to mosh it is the best. Then to subway for scran. read more
Not as cheap as t...
Not as cheap as the north but ok for the midlands. read more
Not used to city...
Not used to city life but it’s like every other city, need to fix the homeless problem here because they are a bit full on read more
close to everythi...
close to everything- very walkable read more
The city is great...
The city is great but there are a few issues. Like homelessness and crouding issue read more
Not a very safe n...
Not a very safe nightlife but there are a lot of cheap and some even free things to do throughout the day read more
Very expensive fo...
Very expensive for a student …. read more
overall a very be...
overall a very beautiful city, lots of nice places and loads of nice people read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great and diverse place read more
Cozy city that fe...
Cozy city that feels like home with everything you need and close to you easy to reach by bus but especially by walk, surrounded by nature and a lovely city centre read more
A very multicultu...
A very multicultural city full of great people. read more
Its a very multic...
Its a very multicultural city and is very nice read more
It’s an amazing c...
It’s an amazing city with lots of things around to for both students who don’t drink as well as those who don’t. There are different places to go for food that suits all dietary requirements and different tastes read more
nice city, good s...
nice city, good shops, good tesco :) read more
Good range of thi...
Good range of things to do in Leicester. Easy transport options too. read more
It's a great city...
It's a great city especially for someone who came from a reasonably small town read more
Good place for li...
Good place for living from a student’s perspective I recommend Leicester. It’s not big nor too small Just the right place to get your work done and also it is multicultural place and people are friendly read more
Good place, large...
Good place, large enough that there are many things to do with friends but not so large that the pace of life becomes overwhelming. Also very affordable for students read more
Busses are cheap...
Busses are cheap and coffe from independed shops is well priced and rent isn’t bad read more
Leicester has a g...
Leicester has a great variety of restaurants and places to eat out or order takeaways. The city is very diverse so it’s nice to be able to order whatever food you want. Clubs are good but quite far to walk if you’re living by the Uni of Leicester but you can always get an uber or hire an electric bike. read more
A very nice and a...
A very nice and attractive environment read more
Really nice place...
Really nice place to live in! Lovely people in the city nice place to be read more
Its a nice place...
Its a nice place with really good people and the diversity helps to experience alot of things in daily life. read more
Can have lots of...
Can have lots of fun doing a bunch of random things read more
Leicester is a ni...
Leicester is a nice place to live, except the smell of weed everywhere and outside our building, it’s easy to get around and plenty of places to go to. People are nice but can be pushy. read more
Leicester is an a...
Leicester is an amazing area and there’s loads to do in the city read more
It is very conven...
It is very convenient and easy to navigate read more
Don’t go out a lo...
Don’t go out a lot so do not have an opinion on these aspects. read more
Good public trans...
Good public transport facility available in Leicester read more
affordable place...
affordable place for students, nice restaurants but horrible night life read more
Great uni everyth...
Great uni everything is there for you read more
Leicester does ha...
Leicester does have pretty good and *quiet* surroundings. And all facilities are available within a walking distance from the accommodation I live in. read more
Leicester is not...
Leicester is not a huge, however, it's relatively quiet and safe. Not many great food is the only thing that I can complain. read more
Have a multicultu...
Have a multicultural environment which helps you to connect with people from various background. read more
Buses in Leiceste...
Buses in Leicester are tragic in most cases within Leicester it takes time to walk as to take a bus read more
Leicester has alw...
Leicester has always been easy to get to and has good transport. Good city centre with all ranges of shops and food restaurants. read more
Everything is pre...
Everything is pretty average for what you'd expect from a city. Nights out can be good depending on where you go, but there are some really dreadful places. read more
Very good city lo...
Very good city lots of opportunities read more
It is a student f...
It is a student friendly city where everything in city centre is easily accessible and within walking distance read more
Small student cit...
Small student city, pretty cool once you get used to it. read more
Leicester is a fu...
Leicester is a fun city with many activities read more
Leicester is an a...
Leicester is an alright city, decent food, decent shopping, decent takeout read more
Classic city vibe...
Classic city vibe, good shopping and transport links read more
I really like liv...
I really like living in Leicester. There’s enough things to do without being to much. read more
Leicester is fun...
Leicester is fun and there are many opportunities read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great place with lots of things to do. Public transport is a little underwhelming, when compared to the likes of Nottingham just half an hour away. You'll never be bored here though! read more
good access to sh...
good access to shops, variety in shops read more
Good access to tr...
Good access to transport, shopping & clubs read more
Leicester is very...
Leicester is very nice to live in read more
The city centre i...
The city centre is lovely most of the time which, as someone from Manchester, its nice to see. However it does feel like we have to frequent the ame club over and over read more
I haven’t been ab...
I haven’t been able to explore as much as I like, but what I’ve seen is great read more
has everything a...
has everything a university student could need to work or relax read more
love the highcros...
love the highcross, and it is very diverse, and cheap read more
i’ve never used t...
i’ve never used the bus, but clubs are ok, we’re regulars read more
Born and bred in...
Born and bred in Leicester and its definitely a good place for a night out, food and friendly people read more
Leicester is a ve...
Leicester is a very boring city read more
Could be expensiv...
Could be expensive for commuting read more
Leicester is a ve...
Leicester is a very nice city to live in! The prices aren’t bad and there are some really nice shops read more
Leicester is dull...
Leicester is dull. You can see everything in 2-3 days. read more
To be honest here...
To be honest here I haven't explored that much. read more
Leicester is an o...
Leicester is an okay city. Not bad but if you’re coming from a big city like London or Manchester you’ll feel like it is a step down. Everything here closes early, even on a Saturday. It’s very upsetting wanting to get takeaway or go shopping to see everything closed at 8pm. There is also a small variety of restaurants to go to, not as multicultural. The transport links are garbage. The only positive is that the city is small so more or less everything is walking distance. read more
Nice, modern a li...
Nice, modern a little over priced read more
Decent time out a...
Decent time out and all, pretty decent Yh read more
not much to the c...
not much to the city. eating out is fun but thats as far as it goes. small city centre feels like a town read more
Leicester has bee...
Leicester has been a moderate city for students. There are good shopping facilities for students but not enough activities or events to engage in. The cost of living is also pricy especially for international students who don't have any financial aid. read more
I had low expecta...
I had low expectations of the city but I was surprised. In such a small place you have everything. Moreover, you are enriched by the multiculturalism. read more
Not much going on...
Not much going on, but still a nice place to live read more
Very unsafe. Hara...
Very unsafe. Harassment is common and overall an unpleasant city. read more
Wonderful nightli...
Wonderful nightlife and accessible city infrastructure, very adapted to students. read more
Leicester is very...
Leicester is very multicultural and invites a lot of friendly Enjoyable social events that allow myself to engage with uni and my accommodation. read more
Leicester is grea...
Leicester is great for meeting new people read more
Everything within...
Everything within walking distance and a great night out just be prepared to be catcalled if you’re walking on your own at night read more
The general stand...
The general standard of living is fair. Leicester seems quite safe too. read more
Great place to le...
Great place to leave in for Students read more
great city and lo...
great city and lovely place to live read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good place to live and work. read more
Very enjoyable pl...
Very enjoyable place to live a lot to do in the area read more
Nice place, not v...
Nice place, not very city like but it looks like a cute town. read more
Norwich is a nice...
Norwich is a nice city with decent living read more
Very accommodatin...
Very accommodating and beautiful city read more
Transport is easy...
Transport is easy but a bit pricey. There are loads of options to shop and living here is affordable read more
Not enough good f...
Not enough good food but slowly getting there with all the new places opening up. read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good time but not to go out everyday read more
Great public tran...
Great public transport with direct trains to major cities such as London and Birmingham. some good places for nights out but there is definitely a place for everybody. great local food as well as all the main chain restaurants you would expect. read more
Good array of sho...
Good array of shops for food as well as the great Highcross shopping centre which has almost everything you possibly need. If it's not in there then what you're looking for is probably on the high street where the range expands even more. Disappointing public transport prices at times though. read more
Expensive cost of...
Expensive cost of living, night life is okay (gets old), good food spots. read more
It gets pretty bo...
It gets pretty boring after your first year, also it's not great for shopping or if you like going out to eat read more
Im from Birmingha...
Im from Birmingham so this city centre is a an extreme downgrade incomparision to bullring, it has all the shops but its alot smaller in size. less modern, more like a little village/town/cottage type of feel. however, because the city has alot of major universities Alot of the shops are made for us, so there's loads of interesting food places. nights out are good during freshers bu after that clubs stop putting in effort and it can get messy. read more
Really good area...
Really good area and affordable as a student read more
Alright city easy...
Alright city easy access very diverse read more
Clean and good sh...
Clean and good shopping facilities. read more
I like the city b...
I like the city because it’s small and very homely read more
Good city , bette...
Good city , better than my home town and there’s a lot of cheap good food offers for students read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great city to live in read more
Love Leicester ci...
Love Leicester city always feel safe read more
I spend a lot of...
I spend a lot of time in high cross. There are so many places I love to eat out and go for cocktails in Leicester. It’s great for socialising and spending time with friends and family. read more
It's a class city...
It's a class city for daytime stuff, but dirty for a night out, too much spiking and too much violence. read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is affordable, the night life is not very good. read more
Great for clubbin...
Great for clubbing at Fats! Really good Asian nights out at Desi room @ Olivia's. read more
Great city, could...
Great city, could be more to do but just takes some exploring/searching, if your willing to take the time to get to know it, it’s awesome! read more
Leicester is a go...
Leicester is a good city, convenient public transport. read more
Clubs are a bit d...
Clubs are a bit dead. Mosh is rebound for spiking. read more
It is expensive t...
It is expensive to live here as it is the city, shopping is good. Has some nice places to eat, personally wouldn’t go out clubbing here. It is not a safe place for women. read more
If you come to Le...
If you come to Leicester, you undoubtedly are going to have loads of fun. People are very friendly and you always make friends when you hang out. The shuttle bus of the university makes your public transport experience extremely comfortable, since it works seven days a week and picks you up every quarter of an hour, so you can easily go to Leicester from your accommodation and vice versa. The city is quite cheap, and the food is really really good, you can also find every sort of food you need, from the Italian one to the Mexican food and so on. Plenty of shops in Leicester, which makes your life-experience even better, and nightclubs are really amazing- it’s truly a vibrant city and makes you feel at home, whoops better than at home- you’ll love it so much that you will never want to go back home again! read more
Cheap cost of liv...
Cheap cost of living, not the most beautiful city, but it's ok and has everything you need read more
This is a very pe...
This is a very perfect apartment. The apartment facilities are very good and the front desk management is very enthusiastic. Living here is like being at home and very warm. In particular, warm-hearted reception staff, will be responsible for solving students' every problem! read more
Leicester has eve...
Leicester has everything you need really, good shopping centre and loads of bars and restaurants to choose from. Nights out are good there are plenty of clubs and even the O2 Academy on campus. read more
As a European stu...
As a European student the cost of living is really expensive if under a tight budget. The prince of university and student accommodation alone is worth quite a penny. Most restaurants sell food for double or sometimes even triple the price of just buying the ingredients and making the dish yourself. I can't speak for nights out or public transport since this review is for the year of 2020/21 where night clubs and pubs were closed and it was incentivized to walk instead of taking public transport. There are quite a few discount stores like ALDI and LIDL which have a great assortment of items for a cheap price. There are also a lot of international stores which sell foreign goods, but at a high price read more
I love living in...
I love living in Leicester, I will hopefully continue to live here after university has finished as I've grown to enjoy this city and everything about it. read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great city- really diverse and accepting aswell as having both city life and park/ recreational spaces very closely intertwined. read more
Its very easy to...
Its very easy to get around if you live near city centre. and its overall cheap. read more
All round good pl...
All round good place for students read more
Amazing city to l...
Amazing city to live in. Feels like home read more
Good size city, d...
Good size city, doesn't have much of a live music scene read more
It is quite a qui...
It is quite a quiet city that is like the countryside in some element. Students are relatively situated near the centre. It is accessible and everything is practically in the town centre. With nightlife there is something for everyone but the nights they are open can be limited. There is needs to be more bigger supermarkets than express stores as the big stores tend to be quite a distance not practical when doing a shop. It is a diverse with great eateries and dining. read more
Had limited mobil...
Had limited mobility due to Covid. But whatever little I roamed around, I liked it. Nice high street and cafes. Good mid-size city experience overall. read more
I think Leicester...
I think Leicester is a great place to live. It’s not that expensive and it has really nice restaurants. They are many good places for a night out as well. read more
Leicester is an a...
Leicester is an amazing city has everything from shopping centre high cross to Granby Street with all the clubs it has plenty of Shisha places and there is always something to do. Apart from that people in Leicester are really friendly and polite read more
small city but re...
small city but really enjoyable read more
There’s student b...
There’s student bars everywhere read more
Never had to use...
Never had to use public transportation read more
Really nice city,...
Really nice city, alot of great shops, takeaways and restaurants read more
As an introvert I...
As an introvert I can't comment on the usual student life style of night life, clubs and socials, however I can say that as a younger student movong straight from the countryside to the city Leicester has been a great experience and location for me to explore by myself and with others. Although it obviously has its dodgey alleys and until parks, I feel safe enough to walk to the shops by myself and enjoy town even with the crowds. There are some great student pubs and shops with student discounts as well as the market and indoor shopping centre. Leicester has a great range of Asian restaurants and supermarkets. read more
A lot of nice sho...
A lot of nice shops I love it here read more
Not a lot of nigh...
Not a lot of nightlife in terms of clubs, but pubs are nice and there's some fancy cocktail bars in town. Lots of non drinking alternative options as well- e.g. late night dessert bars, mocktails. Rent is cheap. Victoria Park is sketchy, don't walk across it alone at dawn or dusk, women have been attacked. Not the safest city I've ever lived in - get a cab home on a night out. read more
Recently rent cos...
Recently rent costs have increased drastically and my student accomodation was extremely overpriced. I would recommend to students to rent a house with friends as it will be A LOT cheaper. The city itself is amazing, as a person that has always lived in Leicester I love it. It's very cultural, has a large amount of history behind it and has a massive student community. You'll never run out of restaurants, clubs or pubs. The best place to shop would be Fosse park which is a bus journey away, the city centre is starting to lack when it comes to shopping. read more
It’s a little int...
It’s a little intimidating to live in a city after coming from a town but it’s a really good experience read more
Cheap city, lots...
Cheap city, lots of restaurants. High cross is great, not the Hay market. Didn’t use public transport. All clubs have been closed but head they’re okay. read more
Coming from londo...
Coming from london, the public transport is nothing like home. But soon enough you get used to buying tickets and knowing where you need to get off the bus without them telling you :) also- walk it! You'll find so many nice places and new things to try and see. read more
Leicester is a pe...
Leicester is a perfect place for students read more
Kinda okay. There...
Kinda okay. There are plenty of crackheads down town. A bit trashy in places. Not as bad as say birmingham but not great. Got some renovations done and looks okay tho. Has some cool parks around it read more
It is a very home...
It is a very homely and peaceful place to live read more
there isn’t much...
there isn’t much places to go like there is in birmingham read more
Great city to liv...
Great city to live in and lots about to visit. read more
Everything is clo...
Everything is close so haven’t had to take a bus read more
Public transport...
Public transport is not really needed if the student halls are eon campus everything is close to your accomedation. read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great city, no bad words to say about it. Everything is within walking distance which for me was the best thing. Town has a lot of things you need from shops to beauty salons and bars. read more
I love the locati...
I love the location of leicester its amazing, wish clubs would open and everywhere is packed when it is open read more
I love living in...
I love living in Leicester - great student city read more
My overall living...
My overall living experience in Leicester has been satisfactory. read more
Great for nights...
Great for nights out. There’s always something happening. read more
I haven’t been ab...
I haven’t been able to eat out as much as I’d like to, or really go on any nights out at all. There are some parts of Leicester which are much nicer than others, some are not to my taste at all read more
As someone who li...
As someone who lives in the country, Leicester is everything I could ask for, however it can feel dodgy at nights but so can every city read more
The location is g...
The location is great there’s a lot to see and do in and around Leicester. read more
Covid ruined all...
Covid ruined all of this social experience we couldn’t go anywhere which was boring read more
Leicester city ce...
Leicester city centre is very close to DMU. There are many things to do and a wide variety of restaurants. read more
One of the best c...
One of the best cities for students. Plenty of parties read more
Great city and gr...
Great city and great places to eat out read more
Lots to do with f...
Lots to do with friends and never gets boring read more
Leicester is a gr...
Leicester is a great place of its night life read more
Love this city, I...
Love this city, I’m aiming to stay here read more
Nice place, you’r...
Nice place, you’re never too far for a maccies read more
i’ve lived here s...
i’ve lived here since i was young so i was happy staying here due to the close proximity of everything - lots of bars, clubs and restaurants too! read more
Leicester isn't t...
Leicester isn't too expensive, the food is good, with company, even better. you shouldn't have any problem finding what you need, you're always within 10 minutes of a shopping centre. an added bonus is its diversity, unlike other large cities it even has an overflow of international restaurants. regardless of how niche your taste may be, you will find somewhere that caters to you. read more
Plenty to do arou...
Plenty to do around the city and beautiful parks read more
As a first year s...
As a first year student at DMU I feel that Merlin Heights is the best option considering the price and the distance from the university, it also has very good facilites such as the Sky lounge to chill out and watch films and the games room being my favourite because of the pool table. The rooms and kitchens are perfect for a first year student too as they are nice and spacious and cosy with a nice modern touch. The staff are also very helpful and polite and make sure your questions are always answered. read more
Leicester has eve...
Leicester has everything you need in relatively close proximity so going shopping or exploring new places isn't hard. I'd only say I would like to see more restaurants in the city centre as there isn't a wide selection. read more
Leicester is quit...
Leicester is quite small, however it has many facilities read more
Decent city, very...
Decent city, very small easy to get around read more
Very good city to...
Very good city to live in because the area is vibrant with lots to do read more
A nice city to li...
A nice city to live in. Not too expensive also read more
Near to London an...
Near to London and other cities and seem safe, peacful read more
Lots to do, an ov...
Lots to do, an overall geat city read more
Leicester offers...
Leicester offers students a fun university experience, with shop located so close next to each other read more
Grew up in London...
Grew up in London so the cost of living is cheaper than I am used to. Nice and generally a clean city with nice restaurants and a decent night life. read more
City center close...
City center close to most places and access is easy. read more
Very nice all aro...
Very nice all around and homey read more
Good places to ea...
Good places to eat lively at night read more
leicester is an a...
leicester is an amazing city. very pretty and diverse. amazing choice of food and clubs read more
Easy to get to on...
Easy to get to on trains, plenty to do in the city read more
Easily able to ge...
Easily able to get everywhere and everything is priced at student friendly costs read more
Cheap, fun small...
Cheap, fun small city and is student friendly read more
So many good expe...
So many good experiences to attend in this town read more