All-Inclusive Package
Included: a desk and lamp, fully equipped kitchen, dining table and chairs, TV, high-speed internet, content insurance, control of your own heating, hot water 24/7, maintenance team in house.
Mount Charles
Mount Charles, Belfast | 1.2km to campus
Mount Charles is located just off Botanic Avenue, two minutes walk from Queen's main campus and right in the heart of one of Belfast’s most vibrant areas.
Mount Charles has a number of room options including small standard rooms, standard rooms, premium standard double rooms (for single occupancy only) and en-suite rooms for you to choose from.
For the 2024-25 residential year, 28 and 30 Mount Charles (properties are inter-connected) are the dedicated Irish language speaking accommodation. This provides students the opportunity to live together and support the development of their language skills. (Preference for places is for students who are studying full-time on a course in which Irish language is taught). You can indicate your preference for the Irish language accommodation by following the prompts in the online application.
Returning undergraduate and postgraduate students will be housed in 11-19, 26 and 32-50 Mount Charles.
From £85 per week
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In Mount Charles 3-5 people share a kitchen and bathrooms. Bedrooms include a bed, a desk with lamp, fully equipped kitchen, dining table and chairs, TV and high-speed internet.
You will be close to supermarkets including Tesco, Centra and Spar and have many options for eating out as well as enjoying a vibrant nightlife and great coffee culture.
What's Included
All bills included
High speed Wi-Fi
Water, heating and electricity
Off-peak gym membership
Free coffee/tea at BT1, BT2 and BT9
Contents insurance
TV licence
Weekly cleaning of public areas
Facilities
250Mb Wi-Fi
Contents Insurance
Free off-peak Queen’s Sport membership
Heating and Electricity
Kitchen with open plan lounge/dining areas
Onsite laundry
Regular adventure trips to make memories
Secure bike storage area
Secure, controlled keyfob access
TV Licence
University advice and support on your wellbeing
Facilities
250Mb Wi-Fi
Contents Insurance
Free off-peak Queen’s Sport membership
Heating and Electricity
Kitchen with open plan lounge/dining areas
Onsite laundry
Regular adventure trips to make memories
Secure bike storage area
Secure, controlled keyfob access
TV Licence
University advice and support on your wellbeing
Support
24/7 maintenance on call
Security
Secure, controlled keyfob access
Wellbeing
University advice and support on your wellbeing
Social
Regular adventure trips to make memories
All accommodation is no smoking or vaping. Designated smoking areas provided outside.
Full access to the Treehouse Social Space at Elms BT9
Student Social space with games tables, 2 x bookable kitchens to entertain your friends and family, 2 x 85-inch TVs in the TV lounge, a games and karaoke room, outdoor BBQ area and Complimentary coffee bar. The Treehouse is a great space to chill out, grab a coffee and make friends. Events are held every night of the week.
Gym
Free off-peak membership of Queen's Sport is included for everyone living in Queen’s Accommodation. The fully equipped gym facility at Elms BT1 is available to all students living in Queen’s Accommodation, open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
Laundry
Onsite laundry is available in the laundry room. It's cashless - download an app on your phone, and you can see when machines are available or when your wash / dry is finished.
Residential Life Wraparound Programme
In-house events in the Treehouse social space, weekend and evening trips at a small cost, complimentary coffee bar and get to meet the team and fellow students.
Videos & Tours
Mount Charles
From £85 per week
Available to
- Postgraduate new
- Undergraduate returning
- Postgraduate returning
Number of Rooms
146Provider
What our students think
Location-wise Mount Charles is a good option for students who want to live on-campus and also live close to the university. Overall I can definitely recommend Mount Charles for many reasons. It's proximity to campus, as well as the quiet living options have helped me focus on my second year at university and I enjoy not worrying about the bills!
An Amazing Student Experience
Hear what our students love about living here and tips on what to bring, what you can expect and how to make friends.
Travel Times
- Queen’s Lanyon Building 5mins (0.2 miles)
- McClay Library 5 mins (0.2 miles)
- Computer Science Building 8mins (0.4 miles)
- Queen’s MBC 8 mins (0.4 miles)
- Riddel Hall 19 mins (0.9 miles)
- Queen’s Sport (PEC)14mins (0.7 miles)
- Royal Victoria Hospital 27mins (1.3 miles)
- Belfast City Centre 18mins (0.9 miles)
- Closest Supermarket – Tesco Express 2mins (0.3 miles)
- Great Victoria Street Train / Bus Station 13 mins (0.7 miles)
Ready to Apply?
Queen's Accommodation welcomes applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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