Top 5 Reasons to Live in Halls
Our accommodation is modern, spacious and conveniently located so it’s no wonder we’ve been consistently rated as being amongst the best university halls in the UK. Most recently, we were rated in the Top 10 for Halls and Accommodation at the What Uni Student Choice Awards 2024.
Our accommodation conforms to the The Universities UK Code of Practice for University Managed Student Accommodation. This protects your rights to safe, good quality accommodation, wherever you are studying.
Both our student villages are within walking distance of the main University buildings, shops, cafés, bars, fitness centres, launderettes and common rooms, so you’ll never have to go far to find exactly what you need.
The following are included in the cost of Halls:
- All bills (water, heating, electricity)
- High speed Wi-Fi
- Timely repairs and maintenance
- Contents insurance
- Gym membership
- Weekly cleaning of kitchen (not studios) and public areas
If you live in Halls, you’ll have automatic gym membership meaning you can use both the main Gym at Canolfan Brailsford at the Ffriddoedd Village and the Fitness Room at St Mary’s Village, regardless of where you are living. You’ll also have automatic membership of Campus Life which gives you access to a whole host of activities and events for the halls community.
Guaranteed Accommodation
All new, full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed a room in University accommodation. Take a look at the details below.
We guarantee accommodation to new undergraduate applicants that:
- apply for a full-time course starting in September
- apply for a course based at our Bangor campus
- choose Bangor University as their Firm Choice (International applicants who applied directly to the University need to hold an offer letter, Conditional or Unconditional, from the University.)
- apply for a place in Halls by 31st July
Please note that our undergraduate accommodation is primarily single-occupancy, en-suite, and self-catered. If you apply for a place in halls before the 31st of July deadline, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your preferred room, subject to availability at the time of booking.
We’ll email you when our booking system opens at the end of January, giving you the opportunity to choose your preferred room through our online booking system.
We guarantee accommodation to new postgraduate applicants that:
- apply for a full-time course starting in September
- apply for a course based at our Bangor campus
- achieve unconditional status before the 7th of August (International applicants holding a conditional offer letter can also apply.)
- apply for a place in Halls by the 7th of August
Please note, our postgraduate accommodation is primarily single-occupancy, en-suite, studios and townhouses. If you apply for a place in halls before the 7th of August deadline, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your preferred room, subject to availability at the time of booking.
We’ll email you when our booking system opens at the end of January, giving you the opportunity to choose your preferred room through our online booking system.
Accommodation that Fits Your Lifestyle Designated Areas
We understand every student is different and has different preferences to their living environment. At Bangor, you have the freedom to pick accommodation that matches your personal preferences so you’ll feel more at home here. Scroll to the right to read more about the types of designated areas we offer:
- Quiet Halls
- Alcohol-free Flats
- Female-only Flats
Quiet Halls
We will inform all residents in these halls that a quieter environment is expected. However, it’s important to understand that no form of communal living is completely silent, and it may not always be possible to control noise from other areas of the hall or outside. Quiet halls have limited availability, and we cannot guarantee they will be available at the time of your application. These halls are located at Borth and Elidir in the Ffirddoedd Village. While St. Mary’s Village doesn’t have designated Quiet Halls, its tranquil surroundings and smaller flat options make it an ideal option for focused studying and relaxation.
Alcohol-free flats
You can select an alcohol-free flat on booking page. If you accept your offer of alcohol-free accommodation, you agree not to consume or store alcohol within the flat, which includes your bedroom. You will not be placed in an alcohol-free flat without prior notification. There is limited availability for these flats - we cannot guarantee their availability at your time of application.
Female-only flats
In some halls we offer female only accommodation. Residents should understand that they are permitted to have male visitors, though we would expect that they advise the rest of the flat as a matter of courtesy if a male visitor is staying overnight. There will also be visits to the flats by male members of the Halls Team, Mentor Team, Campus Life team, Maintenance staff and Domestic staff. If an entirely single sex environment is particularly important to you for cultural reasons it is unlikely that we can provide this in a Halls environment.
Accommodation Villages
We have two accommodation villages, Ffriddoedd and St Mary's. Both are within walking distance of the main University buildings and the city centre.
Ffriddoedd Village
Located in Upper Bangor, around 10 minutes' walk from the Main University Building, Ffriddoedd Village has around 1, 960 rooms.
St Mary's Village
Located close to the city centre, in an elevated position, St Mary's Village has around 650 rooms and offers a mix of accommodation types.
Accessibility in our Halls
We're committed to creating a comfortable, inclusive environment for all students. Our halls offer these accessible features:
- Ground-floor rooms with step-free access
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms with automatic doors
- Wet rooms with grab rails and shower chairs
- Select wet rooms equipped with Closomat toilets
- Medication fridges available upon request
- Hearing aids: vibrating pillows and flashing alarms
Please contact us with any questions.
Support from the moment you arrive
- Dedicated support: Our on-site team of student mentors and senior wardens will help you settle in and navigate any challenges.
- Feel safe and secure: For extra peace of mind our halls have 24/7 security staff.
- Vibrant community: Enjoy fun events and activities organised by the Campus Life team, creating lasting friendships from day one.
Next Steps
Short Term Stays
If you are a full-time registered student at Bangor University we have single-occupancy short-term stay rooms available at Ffriddoedd Village.
Other Accommodation Options
Ffriddoedd Village
Contact the Halls Office
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.00 (excluding bank holidays, public holidays and College Days)