Square Gardens
A modern self-catering hall based in Manchester city centre. We work in partnership with Downing from whom we lease the rooms.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Square Gardens offers self-contained flats for three to five students. We have around 600 beds available in this hall.
We have a mixture of bedrooms available in this hall, including Classic En Suite, Classic Plus En Suite, Premium En Suite, Deluxe En Suite and Studio.
Classic, Classic Plus and Premium En Suites come with a small double-sized bed (190x120cm). Deluxe and Studio bedrooms come with a double bed (190x135cm)
Each room has a dedicated study space with a desk, office chair and shelves. Rooms have plenty of storage including a bedside table, wardrobe, and under-bed storage.
En suite bathrooms include a shower cubicle, toilet, sink and mirror.
Images are representative and rooms can vary.
Bedroom features include
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Bed, mattress and cover
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Wardrobe
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Desk
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Operator chair
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Bookshelf
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WiFi access
En suite bathrooms include
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Shower with curtain or door
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Hand basin
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Toilet
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Mirror
Why choose Square Gardens?
Flats in Square Gardens include a shared kitchen with an induction hob, oven, and fridge/freezer. There is a dining table for meals and a sofa area to socialise with flatmates.
Within your hall, you'll enjoy a vast array of communal facilities, including study spaces, a gym, a fitness studio, three lounges, a cinema room and an external roof terrace. The hall also has laundry facilities, bike storage and 24/7 CCTV.
Square Gardens is located in Manchester City Centre, close to Oxford Road Station. It is a short walk from the academic campus, lectures and libraries.
We lease a portion of the Square Gardens site. Students leasing through us will be placed with other students from The University of Manchester.
The prices quoted are for 25/26.
Standard features include
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Bills included
Utility bills, internet and contents insurance are included.
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Bike shed
Most halls have bike shelters and storage racks against which you can lock your bike.
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Insurance
Personal possessions insurance is included for your property in halls. View insurance certificate.
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Laundry facilities
All halls have access to washing machines and dryers (online payment via Circuit Laundry).
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High-speed internet
You'll have access to high-speed WiFi in all hall areas.
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Security
Your hall has security that you can contact at night.
Shared spaces
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Oven and hob
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Fridge/freezer
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Storage (above and below counter)
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Kettle (for hot water)
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Microwave
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Dining table and chairs
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Lounge furniture
Cleaning and domestic equipment
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Mop and bucket
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Dustpan and brush
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Vacuum cleaner
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Iron and ironing board
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Waste and recycling facilities
We can make various adaptions to rooms in this hall. Please contact the accommodation team for more specific information.
Read more about the support and adjustments in place for students who need adapted accommodation
To view the annual room prices, instalment amounts, and payment schedules for this hall, please refer to the documents below:
For more information on paying in full, paying via direct debit and who to contact with any queries please consult our how to pay page
Where is Square Gardens?
1 Wilmott St, Manchester M15 6AJ
Tel: +44 (0)161 526 0200
Email: accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
Travelling to campus
This hall is approximately 0.7 miles from the centre of campus, University Place.
- 16-minute walk via Oxford Road.
- 3-minute cycle: Oxford Road offers protected cycle routes.
- 11-minute bus journey
Unique support on hand
At Manchester, you’ll be supported from day one by our dedicated team of ResLife Advisors.
- From 6pm to 8am every day, including bank holidays and University closure periods, your ResLife Advisor is there to help you make the most of your time in halls.
- Advisors are students and staff who live in halls with you and can help with anything from academic worries to settling in.
- There's also the Counselling and Mental Health Service, the SafeZone app and Report and Support available.
Life in and around
Halls are thriving communities where many students make friends for life.
- Your ResLife Team run social events throughout the year, from plant giveaways and yoga to film nights and BBQs.
- Set in the heart of our academic campus, with lectures, libraries and the Students' Union on your doorstep.
- You'll be close to the city centre and its famous culture, arts and media scene.
Meet the ResLife team
ResLife offers 24/7 support to students living in halls.
ResLife Rep, Eden, introduces the Team, what they do and how they can help.
Moving into halls
Georgia talks about living in halls and her first-year moving tips.
