Recently, I've noticed that many friends in Manchester are having difficulty finding accommodation, so I would like to recommend an apartment for everyone to consider.
💰Price
Currently, it appears to be £232 per week on the official website, but there are reportedly cashback offers from agents that can be considered.
🏠Accommodation
The apartment offers various studios, starting from 20 square meters, which are indeed quite spacious.
💜Transportation
The most important commuting issue should be addressed first!! This is probably what everyone is most concerned about, so let's talk about the commuting options.
1⃣️Bus: A 2-minute walk to the bus stop downstairs, with a bus every half an hour. Check the real-time bus schedule and take a 30-minute ride directly to the school's business school/toilet building/Samuel building. The bus fare is £2 per trip, and there is a student annual pass available for £279 per year for unlimited rides.
❗️I would like to add some information based on what my fellow residents in the same apartment mentioned❗️
I usually take the number 53 bus to go to class, but occasionally, due to construction or road closures, the bus may take a different route. During peak hours, it is often delayed when returning home from school. I usually leave 30-35 minutes in advance to go to class, but the return time is uncertain. Sometimes, if I miss the bus right after class, I have to wait for the next one. So, my commuting time is approximately 1-1.5 hours (if I'm lucky). There is also a number 50 bus that goes to the school, but it is not operated by the same bus company as the number 53 bus, so the annual pass does not apply. Moreover, taking the number 50 bus to the school involves a longer route and is prone to traffic congestion, so I rarely take it unless the number 53 bus is significantly delayed (occasionally, if there are fewer trips, I have to wait for nearly an hour).
2⃣️Tram: A 1-minute walk to the tram station downstairs, taking a 20-25 minute ride to the city center/30 minutes to the train station. The tram fare to the city center is usually £1.4 per trip or £3.5 per day. The tram annual pass is relatively expensive, so I do not recommend purchasing it. When you need to take the tram, consider buying a day pass.
3⃣️Taxi: There is a parking lot downstairs, and it takes about 10-15 minutes to reach the school without traffic congestion. The fare for a one-way trip ranges from £6 to £8, sometimes more during peak hours.
💜Surroundings
🛒Supermarket: A 5-minute walk to Sainsbury's, which is a relatively small fresh food supermarket, convenient for buying groceries or snacks.
🛍️Shopping: A 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride to Salford Shopping Center, where you can find a wide range of items (although smaller compared to the city center). There is a Poundland and Wilko, as well as a large Tesco.
❗️Suitability: Personally, I think it is suitable for going to school 2-3 times a week. If you have to go to class every day, commuting can indeed be an issue.
💜Move-in
💁Apartment services: 24-hour front desk, and the staff are super friendly. I often borrow a vacuum cleaner from them, haha~ They also handle package deliveries, and I have never experienced any loss. There is a free printer and a gym downstairs~
📦Move-in package: The apartment provides pots, pans, utensils, bedding, pillows, and kitchenware, so you don't need to bring them when you come.
Welcome to come and join me!