Gilbert Street Studios Student Accommodation Glasgow is located at 31 Gilbert St, Glasgow, G3 8JY, United Kingdom. This Glasgow student housing offers premium studio apartments. Glasgow International College is within a 13-minute drive away, and the University of Glasgow is within an 11-minute walk away.
Glasgow is known for its educational excellence, creative atmosphere, music background, and financial perks for students. According to Numbeo, students can plan their budget to be around £821.8 per month, excluding rent. The city is considered moderately safe with a safety index of 55.11. Some of the popular neighbourhoods among the students are The West End, Merchant City, Partick, and more. Moreover, the West End is known for its high foot traffic, low local violent crime rate, and well-lit streets. Gilbert Street Studios is situated in the West End, making it a value-for-money option for students. According to official statistics from the Nomis, the most recent verified employment rate for Glasgow is 67.2%. Full-time and part-time opportunities can be found in top sectors such as technology, banking, construction, renewable energy, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more.
31 Gilbert Street Glasgow has various types of studio apartments, such as a Silver Studio, a Gold Studio, a Platinum Studio, a Platinum River View Studio, and a Diamond Studio. The studios have a private bathroom and a kitchen. The apartments includes room amenities such as a double bed, smart TV, and beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows. The rent covers wifi, electricity, heating, and water.
Gilbert Street Glasgow has many common amenities to uplift the student living experience. To encourage social well-being and nurture a community living experience, there are several residents’ events and a social space. The TV lounge, lounge, and courtyard offer a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Students wanting a focused learning environment can make use of the study room. To maintain daily fitness goals, there is a gym at Glasgow West End. Functional needs are taken care of with a laundry room and a bike store. CCTV secures the perimeter of the property. Moreover, Gilbert Street Studios Glasgow has an active on-site resident’s team for added support.
Gilbert Street Studios student accommodation Glasgow is in an ideal location, providing for every small necessity of the students. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art are both easily reachable within a 15-minute drive. Gartnavel General Hospital offers proper diagnosis, and students can get their prescribed medicines from Boots Pharmacy and Reach Pharmacy. Any household supplies or groceries can be bought from Tesco Express and Sainsbury's Local. Students can check out restaurants and cafes around for a light bite or a full-fledged meal. Gloriosa offers a variety of Mediterranean cuisine, and The 78 has a vegan menu. The Dockyard Social is a popular place for students to hang out and grab a grub. For an aromatic brew, visit Roast or Grumpy Barista. To unwind during the weekend, The Park Bar and SWG3 Poetry Club are near Gilbert Street Studios.
Glasgow Green is one of the oldest public parks and is ideal for leisure picnics and strolls. Students can explore the exhibits spanning Renaissance art, Ancient Egypt, Natural History, and Scottish heritage at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Visitors can take guided tours and learn about the architecture and tales related to the various monuments and tombs at the Glasgow Necropolis. Botany enthusiasts can explore the wide variety of exotic plant collections at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The Glasgow Cathedral is a marvellous place to admire the beautiful interior and architecture.
Glasgow has an extensive network of transport, including buses, subways, and trains. The buses run across the city and the suburbs, and Argyle St or Haugh Road bus stops are within a 6-minute walk. The metros are near the universities and major hubs of the city, and Kelvinhall or Partick metro stations are within a 15-minute walk of West End Glasgow. For a long journey, trains are the best way to travel, and Partick train station is reachable within a 15-minute walk. These are some of the convenient modes of transport near 31 Gilbert Street Glasgow.
An Advance Rent Payment of £150 in England or £200 in Scotland is required to progress the booking application. Make the payment before the Agreement is issued for signature. If the booking is completed, the payment is credited towards the first rent instalment or licence fee instalment. The payment is shown on the Residents’ Portal/App as “Advance Rent Payment”. The room is not secured until the Advance Rent Payment is made, all required parties sign the Agreement, required checks are completed, the application is accepted, and the property signs the Agreement
The Agreement sets out payment instalments and shows them in the Residents’ Portal/App. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Initial Payment is due by the earliest of the first instalment date in the Agreement, 14 calendar days after the Agreement is signed by all parties, or 14 calendar days before the Start Date. If the booking is completed less than 14 calendar days before the Start Date, the Initial Payment is due immediately.
Payments are managed through the Residents Online Portal.
A suitable Guarantor is required when the student chooses an instalment payment schedule. A Guarantor is not usually required when the full rent is paid in advance, subject to approval. Students who will be under 18 on the Start Date must provide a suitable Guarantor even if the full rent is paid in advance. The Guarantor must be at least 18 years old, not be a student, have the ability to meet the guaranteed obligations, sign the required documentation, and provide required identity, address and suitability information. The Guarantor must not live in accommodation managed by the property unless they are the student’s parent or guardian or otherwise agreed in writing.
West End, Glasgow