Parklands, dundee

Parklands Dundee Student Accommodation

Choosing where to live can affect how easily you settle into university. A short journey to lectures, bills that are easy to keep track of and useful facilities within the building can all make a difference once term gets busy.

Parklands Dundee is located on Brown Street, close to both Abertay University and the University of Dundee. The residence has en-suite rooms as well as self-contained studios, giving students a choice between shared and more independent living.

The property also has study rooms, social areas, an on-site gym and outdoor spaces, while electricity, gas, heating, water and Wi-Fi are included in the rent. With the city centre close by, students can also reach shops, cafés, restaurants and other everyday places without spending much time travelling.

About Parklands Dundee

Parklands offers several ways to live, depending on how much privacy and shared space you prefer. En-suite rooms come with a private bedroom and bathroom alongside shared kitchen facilities, while the studios have their own kitchen and living space.

The rooms are furnished and include a dedicated study area, giving students somewhere to work as well as somewhere to relax at the end of the day. Storage is also included, so the basic practical requirements are covered when you move in.

There is plenty of space outside the bedrooms as well. Study rooms are available when you need somewhere different to work, while the lounge, games room and Sky Lounge give residents places to spend time with friends. The rooftop terrace, garden and outdoor courtyards add further options when you want to get outside.

An on-site gym is available for residents, along with laundry facilities, bike storage and car parking. CCTV and wheelchair-accessible facilities are also part of the property.

Parklands Dundee Address

Address: Parklands, 63 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5AQ, United Kingdom

Living at Parklands Dundee

Parklands is particularly useful for students who want to keep their university commute short. Abertay University is around 0.24 miles away, while the University of Dundee's City Campus is approximately 0.33 miles from the property. For many students, walking to lectures is a realistic option rather than relying on buses every morning.

Ninewells Campus is further away at around 2.24 miles, but local transport provides another way to reach it. The central location also makes it easy to travel into other parts of Dundee when you need to.

The city centre is close enough for regular errands. Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local, Lidl, Morrisons and ALDI provide several options for grocery shopping, while Overgate Shopping Centre and Wellgate Shopping Centre cover larger shopping trips.

There are plenty of places to eat and meet friends nearby as well. Blend Coffee Lounge, Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Henry's Coffee House are useful stops for coffee or a study session, while restaurants such as Rancho Pancho, Nando's Dundee, Tahini and Gidi Grill offer options for meals.

When you need some time away from lectures and screens, Magdalen Green, Dudhope Park and Slessor Gardens provide nearby outdoor space. Camperdown Country Park and the Riverside Nature Walk offer further options when you have more time.

Dundee's transport network also makes longer journeys manageable. Dundee Railway Station provides rail connections beyond the city, while local bus services cover destinations around Dundee.

Why Choose Parklands Student Accommodation?

Students have different priorities when choosing accommodation. For some, being able to walk to university matters most. Others may be more interested in room choice, shared facilities or having their main household bills included.

Parklands Student Accommodation in Dundee offers a combination of these practical features:

• Around 0.24 miles from Abertay University.

• Around 0.33 miles from the University of Dundee City Campus.

• Choice of en-suite rooms and self-contained studios.

• Electricity, gas, heating, water and high-speed Wi-Fi included in the rent.

• Study rooms for individual work and coursework.

• Lounge, games room, pool table and Sky Lounge.

• Rooftop terrace, garden and outdoor courtyards.

• On-site gym.

• Bike storage and car parking.

• On-site laundry and maintenance.

• CCTV monitoring.

• Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

The range of room types also means students can compare shared and independent living rather than having to settle for a single accommodation format.

Room Types & Prices at Parklands

Parklands Dundee offers both en-suite accommodation and self-contained studios. The en-suite rooms share kitchen facilities, while the studios give students their own kitchen and living space.

Room Type	Weekly Rent
Classic Ensuite	From £170
Standard Ensuite	From £175
Accessible Studio	From £175
Classic Studio	From £235
Standard Studio	From £235
Classic Plus Studio	From £265
Premium Plus Studio	From £275
Premium Studio	From £280
Deluxe Studio	From £300

Weekly prices can vary according to room availability and tenancy length.

Ensuite Rooms

The Classic Ensuite starts from £170 per week, while the Standard Ensuite is available from £175. Both give students a private bedroom and bathroom with access to shared kitchen facilities.

These rooms may suit students who like having other residents around and want to keep the weekly rent below the studio options.

An Accessible Studio is also available from £175 per week for students who require a more accessible setup.

Studios

Students who prefer to have their own kitchen can choose from several studio categories.

Classic and Standard Studios start from £235 per week. The Classic Plus Studio starts from £265, followed by the Premium Plus Studio at £275 and the Premium Studio at £280.

The Deluxe Studio is the highest-priced option listed, starting from £300 per week. Studio accommodation gives students greater control over their own space, which can be useful for those who prefer a quieter setup.

What's Included at Parklands?

The main household utilities are included within the weekly rent, so students do not have to arrange separate payments for each one.

Your rent includes:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Heating

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

Having these costs included gives students a clearer idea of their regular accommodation expenses before the academic year begins.

Facilities at Parklands

Parklands has facilities spread across several parts of student life, including study, socialising, fitness and everyday tasks.

Study & Social Spaces

Students can use a mix of indoor and outdoor areas throughout the residence.

• Study rooms

• Lounge area

• Games room

• Pool table

• Rooftop terrace

• Sky Lounge

• Garden

• Outdoor courtyards

The study rooms provide another place to work when you want to get away from your bedroom, while the lounge and games areas are more suited to downtime.

Fitness & Everyday Convenience

Residents have access to several practical facilities within the property.

• On-site gym

• Bike storage

• Car parking

• On-site laundry

• Vending machine

• On-site maintenance

The gym can be useful for fitting workouts around lectures, while laundry and maintenance facilities take care of some of the less interesting parts of day-to-day living.

Safety & Accessibility

Parklands also includes features for security and accessibility.

• CCTV monitoring

• Wheelchair-accessible facilities

Universities Near Parklands Dundee

Parklands is particularly well placed for students attending either of Dundee's main universities. Abertay University is around 0.24 miles away, while the University of Dundee City Campus is approximately 0.33 miles from the residence.

University	Distance
Abertay University	0.24 Miles
University of Dundee – City Campus	0.33 Miles
University of Dundee – Ninewells Campus	2.24 Miles

Students at Abertay University or the University of Dundee City Campus can walk to lectures in a matter of minutes. Ninewells Campus is further away, although the distance is still manageable by local transport.

The short journeys to the nearby campuses can also make a difference outside lecture hours. Getting back to your room between classes, using university facilities or heading home after an evening session does not require a lengthy commute.

Getting Around from Parklands Dundee

Parklands sits close to the centre of Dundee, so students have several ways to travel around the city. Walking is often the simplest option for nearby destinations, particularly for students attending Abertay University or the University of Dundee's City Campus.

For longer journeys, local bus services connect the surrounding streets with other parts of Dundee. Dundee Railway Station is also nearby for students travelling to other towns and cities or heading home during university breaks.

Transport	Nearby Options
Railway Station	Dundee Railway Station
Bus Stops	Brown Street Bus Stops, Seagate Bus Stops, Commercial Street Bus Stops, Nethergate Bus Stops, Dundee Bus Station

Students travelling to Ninewells Campus can use local bus services, while those staying within the city centre may find walking or cycling more practical for regular journeys.

Nearby Places

Parklands' central Dundee location means students have plenty of places to shop, study, eat and spend their free time nearby. Many of these destinations can be reached on foot, which is useful when you're fitting errands around lectures.

Fitness Options Within Walking Distance

There are various opportunities for students to keep fit, from the gym at the house to larger sports and fitness facilities elsewhere in Dundee.

• Gym at Parklands on-site

• Dundee University Sports Center

• PureGym Dundee

• Olympia Leisure Center

• JD Gyms Dundee

The gym on-site is a nice way to get a fast workout without adding another trip to your day. University sports facilities and commercial gyms have larger facilities or different workouts.

Shops, Essentials & Weekend Browsing

Grocery shopping is straightforward, with several supermarkets close to Parklands. Dundee's main shopping areas also offer plenty to look through when you have more time at the weekend.

Shopping Destinations

• Overgate Shopping Centre

• Wellgate Shopping Centre

• Murraygate Shopping District

• Dundee City Centre Retail Area

• Keiller Centre

Supermarkets

• Tesco Express

• Sainsbury's Local

• Lidl

• Morrisons

• ALDI

These options cover the basics, from picking up food after lectures to doing a larger weekly shop.

Healthcare Within Easy Reach

Students living away from home may occasionally need access to a pharmacy, medical centre or hospital. Several healthcare services can be reached from the property.

• Ninewells Hospital

• Dundee Community Health Centre

• Boots Pharmacy

• University Medical Centre

• Wallacetown Health Centre

Cafés & Restaurants

Dundee has plenty of places to grab coffee, meet classmates or have a meal after lectures. Several cafés and restaurants are within reach of Parklands.

Cafés

• Blend Coffee Lounge

• Costa Coffee

• Starbucks

• The Bach

• Henry's Coffee House

Restaurants

• The Flame Tree Café

• Rancho Pancho

• Nando's Dundee

• Tahini

• Gidi Grill

Whether you're looking for a quick coffee before class or somewhere to sit down for dinner, there are options close to the residence.

Libraries & Study Spaces

Although the rooms at Parklands include dedicated study areas, there may be days when you prefer to work somewhere else.

• Abertay University Library

• University of Dundee Main Library

• Dundee Central Library

• Archives & Museum Services

• Lamb Gallery Reading Room

University libraries can be particularly useful during busy assessment periods, while public study spaces offer another change of setting when you need one.

Parks & Outdoor Spaces

Taking some time away from coursework can be useful during a busy week. Dundee has several parks and outdoor areas where students can walk, exercise or simply spend some time outside.

• Magdalen Green

• Dudhope Park

• Slessor Gardens

• Camperdown Country Park

• Riverside Nature Walk

Social Spots

Dundee's city centre has plenty of places to meet friends once lectures are over. The nearby cafés, bars and social venues make it easy to plan an evening without travelling far from Parklands.

• Duke's Corner

• Nether Inn

• Braes Dundee

• The Speedwell Bar

• Bird & Bear

Is Parklands Dundee the Right Choice for You?

Parklands Dundee makes sense for students who want to keep university, shopping and everyday errands close to home. Abertay University and the University of Dundee's City Campus are both within walking distance, so students can avoid relying on buses for most journeys to lectures.

The room options also give students some flexibility over how they want to live. En-suite rooms suit those who don't mind sharing a kitchen and communal areas, while the studios offer a more private setup with their own cooking facilities.

The shared spaces are another consideration. Study rooms give you somewhere to work outside your bedroom, while the Sky Lounge, rooftop terrace, games room and pool table provide places to take a break or meet other residents. The on-site gym is useful for students who want to exercise without travelling elsewhere.

With electricity, gas, heating, water and Wi-Fi included in the rent, there are fewer household costs to keep track of each month. Add the on-site laundry, bike storage, parking and maintenance support, and Parklands covers many of the practical details that come with student living.

Conclusion

Parklands Dundee offers a central place to live with both Abertay University and the University of Dundee within easy reach. Its mix of en-suite rooms and studios gives students different ways to approach student living, while the shared facilities provide space for studying, relaxing and spending time with other residents.

For students who value a short journey to campus, inclusive bills and useful facilities within the residence, Parklands Student Accommodation is a practical option in Dundee. The nearby shops, cafés, transport links and outdoor spaces also mean that most parts of everyday student life are easy to fit around your university routine.