Types of Rooms
When applying for a room preference, you will be able to choose from a number of different options.
Whether you're looking for a self-catered or catered option, a shared or private bathroom, a studio or a family flat, we have something to suit you.
What to expect
All our rooms come with utility bills for energy, water, and WiFi included. Our family and couples accommodation are an exception to this, as the utility fees are separate and based on usage. All our accommodation is non-smoking.
You can expect each bedroom to have:
- a bed and mattress
- a desk with a lamp and chair
- a wardrobe
- shelving
- a bedside cabinet or chest of drawers
- curtains or blinds
- a waste paper bin
Catered and self-catered
We offer both self-catered and catered rooms at Newcastle University. All our residences offer self-catered accommodation only, with the exception of Castle Leazes, where we also offer catered accommodation in a portion of washbasin rooms.
Breakfast and evening meals are provided Monday-Friday during term time, and are included in the rent. These rooms typically have a smaller kitchenette-style kitchens, equipped with basic cooking facilities such as; a microwave, kettle, and mini-fridge. Self-catered rooms benefit from a larger kitchen facility.
Standard rooms come with shared facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms (including a washbasin, toilet, and shower). These rooms, which can be found in Jesmond Road and Bowsden Court, are typically less expensive than rooms with an en suite.
Washbasin rooms have a washbasin in each bedroom, while other facilities like showers and toilets are shared. They tend to be more expensive than rooms with standard facilities, but less expensive than en-suite rooms. Washbasin rooms are available at Castle Leazes (both self-catered and catered), Jesmond Road, Marris House, and Windsor Terrace.
Our en-suite rooms offer private bathrooms with a shower, washbasin, and toilet. These rooms are usually more expensive than washbasin rooms and can be found at Bowsden Court, Castle Leazes, Grand Hotel, Kensington Terrace, Park Terrace, Park View, and Windsor Terrace, as well as at our managed partnership residences; Newgate Court, Wellington St. Plaza, and Portland Green.
Premium en-suite rooms are larger than standard en-suite options, with some also including a bath. These rooms are available at Carlton Lodge, Castle Leazes, Grand Hotel, Kensington Terrace, Park Terrace, and our managed partnership residences, Wellington St. Plaza and Portland Green.
Our studios offer the perfect combination of sleeping, lounging, and cooking spaces, all in one private area. Each studio comes with a bedroom, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom, and we have options available for single occupants and couples. Studios are available at Park View, and Kensington Terrace.
If you plan on bringing you family with you, you might consider living in one of our self-contained family flats. This type of accommodation features two to three private bedrooms, a separate lounge and kitchen area, as well as your own bathroom with a shower, toilet, and washbasin. They are available at Bowsden Court and are suitable for families and couples.
The cost of our accommodation differs for each residence and room type. Our least expensive room type is our standard room, where kitchen, dining, toilet, washbasin and shower facilities are shared. The price of accommodation will increase if you choose to have an en suite or a studio. Please see our specific Accommodation pages for more information on each of our residences.
While you can’t renew your first-year Newcastle University accommodation contract, some students are eligible to fill out an application to return next year. If you do not meet our eligibility criteria to return the following year, you will find there are many private providers in Newcastle who offer suitable student accommodation.