Piccadilly Point, manchester

Piccadilly Point Manchester Student Accommodation

Choosing student accommodation in Manchester is often about getting the everyday details right. A short journey to university can leave more time for lectures, coursework and friends, while having shops, cafés and transport links nearby makes the rest of the week easier to manage.

Piccadilly Point Manchester sits on Berry Street, close to Manchester Piccadilly Station and within straightforward travelling distance of several universities. The residence has both en-suite rooms and private studios, giving students a choice between shared living and having a self-contained space.

Utility bills are included in the rent, while study rooms, a gym and shared areas are available within the building. For students comparing Piccadilly Point student accommodation with other Manchester residences, the combination of location, room choice and practical facilities is worth looking at.

About Piccadilly Point

Once university starts, your accommodation becomes part of your everyday routine. You need somewhere to work when assignments are due, somewhere to relax after lectures and facilities that make ordinary tasks such as laundry and keeping fit easier to fit around your timetable.

Piccadilly Point offers two main styles of accommodation. En-suite rooms are set within shared apartments, giving residents a private bedroom and bathroom alongside a shared kitchen and living area. This arrangement suits students who enjoy having flatmates around and want some of the social side of residence life.

The studios offer a different setup. With your own kitchen, bathroom and living space, they give you more privacy and greater control over your daily routine. They can be particularly useful for students who prefer quieter surroundings or simply do not want to share their main living facilities.

The residence also has dedicated study rooms, a common room and an on-site gym. Day-to-day facilities include laundry, bike storage, car parking, vending machines, recycling facilities, on-site management and maintenance. CCTV, secure door entry, on-site security and 24-hour security are also available.

For students looking at Halls of residence Piccadilly Point, the choice between shared en-suite accommodation and private studios means the property can suit different ways of living rather than following a single room setup.

Piccadilly Point Address & Location

Address: Piccadilly Point, 23 Berry Street, Manchester M1 2AD, United Kingdom

Living at Piccadilly Point Manchester

Berry Street places Piccadilly Point Manchester close to the centre of the city, which can make a noticeable difference to a student's routine. Several university buildings can be reached without a lengthy commute, while shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues are also nearby.

Manchester Piccadilly Station is within easy reach of the residence. For students travelling home during university holidays or visiting other cities at the weekend, having a major railway station nearby is particularly useful. Local bus services around Piccadilly and Berry Street provide another way to get around Manchester.

Daily errands are fairly easy to fit around lectures too. Supermarkets and convenience stores are available nearby for picking up groceries, while cafés around Piccadilly and the Northern Quarter give students places to grab coffee, meet friends or sit down for something to eat.

The surrounding area also gives you plenty to do after university. The Northern Quarter, Piccadilly Gardens and the wider city centre are all close enough for students to make regular use of them, whether that's meeting friends, heading out for dinner or finding something to do on a free evening.

Why Choose Piccadilly Point Student Accommodation?

The right accommodation depends on what matters most to you. Some students want a shared flat and plenty of opportunities to meet people, while others would rather have a studio where they can keep their evenings quieter. Location, bills and facilities can be just as important as the room itself.

Piccadilly Point student accommodation offers a mixture of these features, giving students several things to consider when comparing their options in Manchester.

Some of the reasons to consider Piccadilly Point include:

• En-suite rooms and private studios.

• Electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance included in the rent.

• Dedicated study rooms for coursework and revision.

• Common room for spending time with other residents.

• On-site gym.

• Laundry facilities and vending machines.

• Secure bike storage and car parking.

• On-site management and maintenance support.

• CCTV, secure door entry and 24-hour security.

• Manchester Piccadilly Station within easy reach.

• Universities, shops, cafés and restaurants accessible from the property.

For students comparing Piccadilly Point Manchester with other residences, its central location is useful if your week involves more than travelling between your accommodation and university. You can reach different parts of the city without having to make the accommodation itself the centre of every journey.

Room Types & Weekly Rent

There are several room categories at Piccadilly Point student accommodation, ranging from en-suite rooms in shared flats to larger private studios. The differences in size and layout give students room to compare what they are paying against the amount of space and privacy they want.

Room Type	Weekly Rent
Large Highest Double Ensuite	From £197
Extra Large High Double Ensuite	From £199
Large Standard Double Ensuite	From £205
Large High Double Ensuite	From £208
Extra Large Standard Double Ensuite	From £210
Extra Large Standard Double Ensuite – Three Bed Flat	From £215
Extra Large Highest Double Ensuite	From £216
Extra Large High Double Ensuite – Three Bed Flat	From £218
Extra Large Highest Double Ensuite – Three Bed Flat	From £221
Classic Ensuite	From £230
Premium Range 1 Ensuite	From £240
Premium Range 2 Ensuite	From £250
Extra Large Standard Double Studio	From £283
Classic Studio	From £345
Premium Range 1 Studio	From £355
Extra Large High Double Studio	From £358
Extra Large Highest Double Studio	From £361

Prices and availability can change during the academic year, so the current rate should be checked before booking.

En-suite Rooms

The en-suite rooms give students their own bedroom and private bathroom while keeping the kitchen and living areas shared with other residents.

There are several sizes to choose from, including Large, Extra Large, Classic and Premium categories. Some of the Extra Large rooms are also available within three-bed flats, giving students the option of living with a smaller group of flatmates.

For students who want some privacy but still enjoy having other people around, an en-suite room can be a useful middle ground. Your bedroom remains your own space, while the shared kitchen and living area provide somewhere to interact with flatmates.

Studios

Students who prefer to keep their accommodation private can choose from several studio categories.

The Extra Large Standard Double Studio starts from £283 per week, while the Classic Studio starts from £345 per week. Premium Range 1 and the Extra Large High and Highest Double Studios sit at the higher end of the available price range.

A studio includes its own kitchen, bathroom and living area. That means you can cook, study and relax without coordinating shared facilities with other residents. For students who value privacy or prefer to keep their routine independent, this can be an important consideration.

Three-Bed Flat Options

Some of the larger en-suite rooms are located within three-bed flats. These include the Extra Large Standard Double Ensuite, Extra Large High Double Ensuite and Extra Large Highest Double Ensuite categories.

Living in a three-bed flat means sharing the communal parts of the accommodation with a smaller group. Students who like shared living but would rather not be part of a larger flat may find this arrangement worth considering.

What's Included at Piccadilly Point?

Household bills can be easy to overlook when comparing accommodation prices. A room may appear cheaper initially, but separate utility costs can change the amount you actually spend each month.

At Piccadilly Point, several of the main household costs are already included in the weekly rent.

Your rent covers:

• Electricity

• Gas

• Water

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Contents insurance

With these costs included, students do not need to set up separate utility accounts for the services covered by their tenancy. It also gives you a clearer idea of your regular accommodation costs before moving to Manchester.

Facilities at Piccadilly Point

A student residence needs to work around different parts of the week. There will be days when coursework takes up most of your time, evenings when you want to see other residents and quieter days when you simply want to stay in.

The facilities at Piccadilly Point student accommodation cover these different needs without requiring residents to leave the building for everything.

Study & Academic Facilities

There are dedicated study rooms within the residence.

These provide another place to work when your bedroom feels too distracting or when you want a separate setting for revision, assignments and group projects.

Social & Communal Spaces

Shared accommodation naturally creates opportunities to meet people, but a dedicated communal space gives residents somewhere to spend time outside their flats as well.

Piccadilly Point has:

• Common room

The common room gives residents somewhere to sit, chat with friends or take a break from university work without having to head into the city.

Fitness & Wellbeing

An on-site gym is available to residents.

Having a gym in the building can be useful for students who want to fit exercise around lectures, study sessions and other commitments. There is no separate journey to make before or after a workout.

Practical Facilities

Several facilities are available for everyday tasks:

• Bike storage

• Car parking

• Laundry facilities

• Vending machines

• Recycling facilities

• On-site maintenance

• On-site management

These are straightforward additions, but they can be useful once you are managing your own routine for the first time.

Security & Safety

The property also has several security measures in place:

• 24-hour security

• CCTV monitoring

• Secure door entry

• On-site security

These features help control access to the residence and provide support for students throughout the day and night.

Universities Near Piccadilly Point Manchester

Living close to university can make the academic week easier to manage, particularly when lectures, seminars and group work are spread across different parts of the city. A shorter journey can leave more time for studying, meeting friends or using campus facilities between classes.

Piccadilly Point Manchester is within travelling distance of several universities and specialist institutions, making it useful for students whose courses are based around Manchester city centre and the surrounding academic areas.

University	Distance
Manchester International College	0.51 miles
INTO Manchester	0.60 miles
London School of Business and Finance (Manchester Campus)	0.65 miles
The University of Law (Manchester Centre)	0.95 miles
Manchester Metropolitan University – All Saints Campus	1.02 miles
Alliance Manchester Business School	1.05 miles
BIMM Manchester	1.08 miles
Royal Northern College of Music	1.13 miles
The University of Manchester – Sackville Street & Oxford Road Campuses	1.28 miles

Students studying at Manchester Metropolitan University or The University of Manchester can reach their campuses without having to make a lengthy journey from the residence. Other institutions, including BIMM Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music, are also within practical travelling distance.

The location can be especially useful for students whose courses involve different teaching buildings, placements or regular trips into the city. Rather than choosing accommodation based around one particular campus, you can use Manchester's transport network to reach different parts of the city as your timetable requires.

Transport Options Near Piccadilly Point Manchester

Getting around the city is fairly straightforward from Piccadilly Point accommodation. The property is close enough to central destinations for many shorter journeys to be made on foot, while buses and rail services provide options for travelling further afield.

Manchester Piccadilly Station is particularly useful. Alongside local and regional services, the station connects Manchester with destinations across the UK. This makes it useful for students heading home during university holidays or planning weekend trips to other cities.

Local bus services operate around Piccadilly and Berry Street, giving residents another way to reach university campuses, shopping areas and neighbourhoods across Manchester.

Transport	Details
Railway Station	Manchester Piccadilly Station
Nearby Bus Stops	Local city-centre bus services around Piccadilly and Berry Street
Walking Access	Universities, shops, cafés and Manchester city centre are accessible on foot

The central setting also means that walking can be a realistic alternative to public transport for many everyday trips. Students may be able to walk to lectures, supermarkets and cafés, helping reduce both travel time and regular transport costs.

Nearby Places

Living close to Manchester city centre means students have plenty of places to shop, eat, study and spend their free time. Many of these destinations can be reached without travelling far from Piccadilly Point Manchester.

Stay Active Nearby

Students have several ways to keep active, whether they prefer using the facilities within their accommodation or heading elsewhere in the city.

• On-site Gym – Available within Piccadilly Point for residents who want to exercise without leaving the building.

• PureGym Manchester – A nearby commercial gym for students who prefer a separate fitness facility.

• University sports facilities – Students can also use sports centres and activity facilities connected to their university.

• Local fitness centres – Additional gyms and fitness studios are available around central Manchester.

• Manchester city centre leisure facilities – Further options are available across the city centre.

Shops, Essentials & Weekend Browsing

Central Manchester gives students plenty of choice for everyday shopping as well as larger weekend trips.

Shopping Destinations

• Manchester Arndale

• Market Street

• Northern Quarter

• Piccadilly Gardens shopping area

• Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is further from the residence but can be reached by public transport when students want access to a larger selection of shops and leisure venues.

Supermarkets

• Tesco Express

• Sainsbury's Local

• Aldi

• Morrisons Daily

• Co-op Food

Smaller supermarkets and convenience stores around the area are useful when you need to pick up groceries between lectures rather than planning a larger shopping trip.

Healthcare Within Easy Reach

Students have access to healthcare services and pharmacies across central Manchester.

• Manchester Royal Infirmary

• City centre NHS services

• Local GP practices

• Boots Pharmacy

• Community pharmacies

Students moving to Manchester should check which GP practice serves their address and register with a suitable provider after settling into their accommodation.

Cafés & Restaurants

Manchester's central areas have plenty of places to eat and meet friends. Piccadilly and the Northern Quarter are particularly useful for students who want somewhere to grab food or coffee between classes.

Cafés

• Costa Coffee

• Starbucks

• Caffè Nero

• Independent cafés around Piccadilly

• Northern Quarter coffee shops

Restaurants

• Piccadilly dining options

• Northern Quarter restaurants

• Chinatown eateries

• Manchester city centre restaurants

• Oxford Road food spots

Having this much choice nearby can be useful on days when cooking feels like another task to add to an already busy schedule.

Libraries & Study Spaces

A change of study environment can be useful during busy periods of the academic year. Students living at Piccadilly Point can use several libraries and study locations around Manchester in addition to the dedicated study rooms at the residence.

Options include:

• The University of Manchester Library

• Manchester Metropolitan University Library

• Manchester Central Library

• Specialist university libraries

• Public study spaces across the city

These give students alternatives for quiet individual work, research and revision, depending on where their course is based.

Green Spaces

Piccadilly Point's city-centre setting does not mean students have to spend all their free time among busy streets.

Several parks and public green spaces are available across Manchester, including:

• Piccadilly Gardens

• Sackville Gardens

• Whitworth Park

• Cathedral Gardens

• Alexandra Park

They can be useful for a short walk, some fresh air between study sessions or simply a change of surroundings after spending the day indoors.

Pubs & Social Spots

Manchester has a long-established student social scene, with several areas offering pubs, bars and evening venues.

• Northern Quarter bars

• Canal Street venues

• Oxford Road pubs

• Deansgate bars

• Piccadilly nightlife

The central location of the residence means students can reach several of these areas without making a long journey at the end of the day.

Piccadilly Point Reviews

Choosing student accommodation usually involves more than comparing weekly rent and room sizes. Students also want to know what day-to-day life is like once they move in, which is why Piccadilly Point reviews can be useful when narrowing down different options in Manchester.

When reading Piccadilly Point Manchester reviews, it is worth paying attention to the parts of the residence that will affect your own routine. Location, room condition, shared facilities, maintenance, security and the experience of living with other residents can all shape how a property feels over the course of an academic year.

Reviews are most useful when you look at several rather than basing your decision on one particularly positive or negative experience. Students can also compare what they read with the current room types, facilities and prices available at the property, as these details may change between tenancy periods.

Piccadilly Point Photos

Photos are another option for prospective tenants to evaluate Piccadilly Point before they book. By looking at photographs of rooms and common areas, you may get a feel for the differences between types of housing and gain a better understanding of the layout of a house.

When examining photographs of Piccadilly Point it is worth taking a detailed look at room sizes, furniture layout, study area and storage rather than just the overall appeal. Photographs of kitchens and other spaces can also help you get an idea of what you will be sharing with flatmates for shared flats.

Students who are thinking about a studio can compare the different layouts with the en-suite alternatives to discover which arrangement matches their routine better. Images of the common area, study rooms and gym also might offer you a better idea of the resources accessible within the property.

Is Piccadilly Point Manchester Right for You?

The best accommodation choice depends on how you expect to spend your time at university. Some students want to be surrounded by other residents and close to the city, while others put more weight on having a private space where they can work and unwind.

Piccadilly Point Manchester can suit students who want both options under one roof. The en-suite rooms provide private bedrooms and bathrooms within shared flats, while the studios give residents their own kitchen, bathroom and living space.

Students Who Want to Stay Close to the City Centre

The Berry Street location keeps Manchester's central areas within easy reach.

Manchester Piccadilly Station is nearby, while Piccadilly Gardens, the Northern Quarter and Market Street are all accessible without a long journey. Several universities are also within practical travelling distance.

For students who expect to move between university, part-time work, shops and social plans during the week, this central setting can reduce the amount of time spent commuting.

Students Who Want a Choice of Room Types

There is no single room setup that works for everyone.

Students who enjoy shared living can choose an en-suite room within a flat, giving them their own bedroom and bathroom while retaining shared kitchen and living areas. Those who prefer greater independence can opt for a studio with their own main facilities.

The range of room sizes also gives students an opportunity to compare their budget with the amount of space they want.

Students Who Prefer Predictable Living Costs

Electricity, gas, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are included in the rent.

This means students do not have to arrange separate payments for these household costs, making it easier to work out their regular accommodation expenditure before the academic year begins.

For students managing a fixed budget, this can be particularly useful when comparing the overall cost of different residences rather than looking only at the advertised room price.

Students Who Need Somewhere to Study

Not every student wants to spend every study session in their bedroom.

Piccadilly Point has dedicated study rooms where residents can work away from their accommodation. These can be useful when preparing for exams, completing coursework or simply looking for a quieter environment.

The central location also means students can reach university libraries and other study spaces across Manchester when they want another place to work.

Students Who Want On-Site Facilities

The property includes several facilities that can be used without leaving the residence.

Residents have access to an on-site gym, common room, laundry facilities, bike storage, vending machines and recycling facilities. On-site management and maintenance are also available for everyday support.

Students who cycle may find the secure bike storage particularly useful, while car parking provides another option for residents who bring a vehicle. Availability and any additional charges should be checked before booking.

Students Who Value Security

Security can be an important consideration when moving into accommodation in a new city.

Piccadilly Point has 24-hour security, CCTV, secure door entry and on-site security. These features provide controlled access to the residence and support for residents throughout the day and night.

Conclusion

Piccadilly Point Manchester offers a central base for students who want to stay within easy reach of universities, transport links and the wider city. The choice of en-suite rooms and private studios means students can select a setup that matches their preferred level of privacy, while inclusive bills make regular accommodation costs easier to manage.

For students comparing Piccadilly Point reviews, it is worth considering the complete picture rather than looking at individual comments in isolation. The room options, study rooms, gym, common room, practical facilities and security all form part of the day-to-day experience.

Looking through Piccadilly Point photos can also help prospective residents compare room layouts and shared areas before making a decision. For anyone searching for Piccadilly Point student accommodation with a central Manchester location and a choice of shared and private living, the property is worth considering alongside other residences in the city.