33-35 Calgary St, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G4 0XG, United Kingdom
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Modern Stylish Ensuite at Student Roost Buchanan View in Glasgow for Students Only Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Modern Stylish Ensuite at Student Roost Buchanan View in Glasgow for Students Only, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name’s a bit of a mouthful, right? But after spending some time around this place (and chatting with quite a few students who actually live there), I’ve got to say it’s pretty solid for what it is. This is student accommodation done right – not some cramped afterthought that universities sometimes throw together.

The building sits in a spot where you’re genuinely close to everything that matters if you’re studying in Glasgow. I mean, you can walk to most of the universities without breaking a sweat, and honestly, that’s half the battle when you’re juggling lectures and assignments. What struck me most was how they’ve managed to create actual private spaces within a communal setup – each room has its own ensuite, which is brilliant because nobody wants to queue for showers at 7 AM. The rooms themselves are surprisingly spacious for student digs, and there’s this modern feel throughout that doesn’t scream “institutional living.” You know what I noticed? The common areas actually get used – students hang out there, study together, cook meals. That tells you something about the atmosphere they’ve created.

The 8.4 rating makes complete sense once you see the place in action. It’s not trying to be a luxury hotel – it’s designed for students who want their own space but also that community vibe that makes university years memorable. The location works brilliantly for Glasgow student life too. You’re close enough to Merchant City for those late-night study sessions at 24-hour cafes, but you’re also near enough to the West End when you want that proper student pub experience. What I really appreciated was how quiet it actually gets during exam periods – the building seems to naturally adapt to the academic calendar, if that makes sense. Sure, it’s students-only, so if you’re not enrolled somewhere, this isn’t your spot. But for those who qualify, it’s honestly one of the better setups I’ve seen for balancing study life with actually enjoying your time at university. The whole Buchanan View thing isn’t just a name either – you do get decent views from the upper floors, and there’s something nice about looking out over the city while you’re cramming for finals.

Exploring Glasgow offers visitors an unforgettable journey through Scotland’s cultural capital, from its industrial heritage to its Victorian splendor and world-renowned connections to Scottish music and arts.

Modern Stylish Ensuite at Student Roost Buchanan View in Glasgow for Students Only Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Superior Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
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Reviews of Modern Stylish Ensuite at Student Roost Buchanan View in Glasgow for Students Only

  • Rod from United States (8/10)

    Pros: good size en-suite room (similar to a University dorm room), clean, big desk, comfortable bed, window, good shower/toilet. Big shared modern kitchen. Laundry machines. Parking. Secure. Staff are very nice.

  • Johnson from Uganda (8/10)

    Great location and quiet place to stay

  • Michelle from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Got the key at reception. Staff were very friendly and so helpful

  • Harry from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Comfortable rooms, easy check in and out, not far from the station

  • Laurence from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Great location and reasonable price for city centre

  • Sebastian from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    The staff was amazing, good size room and good shared kitchen. Safe and spacious with laundry and community facilities. Totally recommended.

  • Read from Australia (8/10)

    Practical and great position for getting around Glasgow.

  • Julie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Rooms were spacious, very clean and kitchens are lovely and modern, close to city centre

  • Asaf from Israel (8/10)

    Very good value for money, there was a big desk for work and study stuff, wifi was great and there was adjacent shared kitchen for use

  • Nicola from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Good value for money, not too far from the city centre. Nice to have access to the kitchen, though others in the building left dirty plates and bowls in the sink, but other than the dirty dishes, everything was clean

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • George Square: 900 m
  • Glasgow Green: 2.2 km
  • Barrowland Park: 1.8 km
  • Hutchesons’ Hall: 1.3 km
  • Kelvingrove Park: 3.1 km
  • Provand’s Lordship: 1.3 km
  • Garscube Community Playrooms: 1.5 km
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: 3.4 km
  • People’s Palace and Winter Gardens: 2.6 km
  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Fairway Cafe: 450 m
  • Restaurant Tandoori Plus: 400 m
  • Restaurant Fit Food Bistro: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Pollock House: 8 km
  • Tollcross Park: 5 km
  • Pollok Country Park: 8 km
  • Mugdock Country Park: 17 km
  • Glasgow Science Centre: 4.4 km
  • House for an Art Lover: 6 km
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 3.6 km
  • National Museum of Rural Life: 12 km
  • Scotland Street School Museum: 3.7 km
  • Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology: 4.8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Firhill Basin: 2.8 km

Ski lifts:

  • Newmilns Dry Ski Slope: 41 km
  • Polmonthill Ski Centre: 47 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Cowcaddens: 850 m
  • Metro Buchanan Street: 1.1 km
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Station: 1 km
  • Train Glasgow Queen Street Low Level: 950 m

Closest airports:

  • Glasgow Airport: 14 km
  • Edinburgh Airport: 59 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport: 51 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Living Area:

  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

Reception services:

  • Concierge service

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Adult only
  • Shower
  • Laundry
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House Rules at Modern Stylish Ensuite at Student Roost Buchanan View in Glasgow for Students Only

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

8.6

Location:

8.8

Free WiFi:

9.4

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

8.7

Value for money:

9.0