Globe Works, Birmingham

Various room types have been made available in Globe Works Birmingham to cater to different preferences of budgets and lifestyles. There is a range of accommodation options, including Classic Ensuite, Standard Ensuite, Premium Ensuite, Deluxe Ensuite, Classic Studio, Standard Studio, Premium Studio, Premium Plus Studio, and Deluxe Studio for students to select according to their needs and preferences. In all of the ensuite room types, there is an option of a private bedroom, a private bathroom, and a shared kitchen to ensure privacy along with social interaction among the residents. Every room is provided with a bed as well as a study table to provide students with an ideal rooming option to sleep as well as study comfortably. On the other hand, those residents who are willing to have more independence may choose any of the studio rooms that come equipped with a private bathroom and kitchen.

Beyond the rooms, Globe Works Birmingham accommodation provides a wide range of communal facilities that help students maintain a healthy balance between study and social life. Dedicated study areas and meeting rooms ensure a peaceful place to complete coursework or group assignments, and communal lounges, gaming zone, cinema lounge, and TV room are great places to chill out after attending lectures. There are also ample opportunities to keep fit at the fully-equipped gymnasium, and the residents may challenge one another in playing pool at the pool table or foosball table. A courtyard with landscaping provides an outdoor place to de-stress, and additional benefits such as bike storage, mail delivery service, laundry service, recycling, and 100 Mbps internet help in making life more comfortable. CCTV cameras are also present in the property for security.

The Globe Works Birmingham is found in the Eastside district of Birmingham, where it gives guests proximity to many universities, transportation facilities, and facilities. The University College Birmingham is close to the property, either on foot or by bus, while Newman University can be reached by easy transport. Hence, the accommodation can be considered as one of the best options for student accommodation near Aston University and other universities located in the city. Students can find Curzon Library, and Aston University Library to sit and study or finish their assignments after lectures. For campus life beyond academics, Aston Students' Union hosts societies, sports clubs, volunteering opportunities, career events, and regular social activities, while the University College Birmingham Students' Union organises student events, wellbeing initiatives, and academic support throughout the year, helping residents settle into university life and build new connections.

Coffee fans will be able to visit such cafes as Faculty Coffee or 200 Degrees Coffee, whereas restaurants including Original Patty Men, Rudy’s Pizza, and The Indian Streatery can serve as favourite places for meetings with friends. Daily necessities can be bought in Tesco Express, Bullring & Grand Central, and Moor Street Retail stores. The Eastside City Park can serve as a great place for relaxation between classes. The Birmingham City Hospital is also easily accessible in times of medical urgency. Ultiman is the nearest pharmacy and designated stop for medical supplies.

Living at Globe Works student accommodation Birmingham places students in one of the UK's most culturally diverse and exciting cities. Birmingham is home to more miles of canals than Venice, offering scenic walking routes lined with cafés, bars, and independent restaurants. Fans of music will have the opportunity to visit the birthplace of the rock band “Black Sabbath”, and fans of the TV series “Peaky Blinders” will be able to see places filmed in a period piece that was based on the history of Birmingham. The area around the Jewellery Quarter offers historical sites and independent businesses, while Digbeth is one of the UK’s best creative quarters. Students can spend weekends shopping at the Bullring, catching performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome, exploring exhibitions at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, or watching Aston Villa FC at Villa Park. Birmingham also hosts major events such as the Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany, along with year-round food, music, and cultural festivals. These experiences make GlobeWorks an excellent base for students who want far more than just student accommodation in the UK.

Travelling within Birmingham is easy from GlobeWorks Birmingham. Birmingham Moor Street Railway station is just a 12-minute (2.5 miles) drive away, while Birmingham New Street Railway station takes around 7 minutes (1.5 miles) to get to by car, offering direct trains to cities such as London, Manchester, and Bristol. There are also bus stops like Newtown Police Station (0.4 miles) and Upper Corporation Street (CS1) (0.6 miles) nearby, which will take you anywhere in Birmingham. Students planning regular rail travel can save with the 16–25 Railcard, while National Express West Midlands Student Bus Passes provide discounted unlimited bus travel across the city. Cycling is another convenient option thanks to Birmingham's expanding network of cycle routes, and secure bike storage is available on-site. Birmingham Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by car or train, making domestic and international travel simple throughout the academic year.