- Student accommodation
- En-suite
- Apartment
- Bills included
- Furnished
- Available
About Buchanan View, Glasgow
- Price from
- £137 / wk
- Range £137 – £285 / wk
- Room types
- 11 options
- En-suite, Apartment
- Move-in from
- 10 May 2026
- Lease length
- 16–51 weeks
- Bills
- Included
- Wifi, Water, Electricity
- Furnishing
- Fully furnished
Buchanan View is located at 33-35, Calgary St, Glasgow, G4 0XG, United Kingdom. This student accommodation offers en-suite rooms designed for students who want privacy. Student Roost Buchanan View is particularly popular among students studying at nearby institutions, with Glasgow Caledonian University only a 3-minute drive away and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland just a 4-minute drive away. The central location of the student accommodation in Glasgow allows students to reach many educational, shopping, and entertainment destinations within minutes.
Glasgow is home to more than 185,000 students across its universities. The city records an employment rate of around 74%, offering part-time work opportunities in retail, hospitality, and business sectors. Glasgow's safety index remains around 55, while many student-focused neighbourhoods benefit from regular patrols, well-lit streets, and strong public transport links. The average cost of living in Glasgow ranges from £900 to £1,400 per month, depending on their lifestyle. With its central location in one of the best places to live in Glasgow, Buchanan View accommodation Glasgow gives residents easy access to everything they need for university life.
- Olivia +15 booked this property recently
- 1 students enquired about this property in last 15 days
- Shortlisted by 305+ students
Features
- Student Roost Buchanan View offers a range of room options, from Ensuite Silver to Ensuite Gold (New Style), with floor plans up to 13.2 sqm. Every room comes with a small double bed, giving underbed storage. A desk and chair create a comfortable study area, while a wardrobe provides useful storage for clothes & personal items, helping students keep their space tidy. Every ensuite also has a private bathroom and shared kitchen. High-speed WiFi supports streaming and research.
- Buchanan View student accommodation Glasgow provides common amenities that help students settle in. Bike storage provides a secure place to keep bicycles, making sustainable travel more convenient. The outdoor area and garden give residents a place to relax or enjoy fresh air between lectures. A vending machine provides quick access to snacks whenever needed. The communal social space helps students connect with neighbours, while Laundry facilities help students manage weekly chores. An on-site manager is available during office hours, while the maintenance team handles Buchanan View issues during the day. Security officers, CCTV coverage, secure building entry, controlled access gates, and an on-site concierge help create a secure environment. All-inclusive utility bills such as WiFi, electricity, gas, heating, water, contents insurance, and a TV licence in communal areas are included in rent at Buchanan View Student Roost.
Nearby places
- One of the biggest advantages of Buchanan View student accommodation is its location near several top universities and popular city attractions. Students can easily reach City of Glasgow College and the University of Strathclyde, both located around 0.6 miles away, while the Glasgow School of Art is only 1 mile away. The surrounding area of Buchanan View offers plenty of places to socialise. Students can enjoy meals at Kelp or ASK Italian Glasgow, while Ocho Café provides a good setting for study sessions. Station Bar remains a popular meeting spot, and The Savoy Nightclub entertains students looking to enjoy Glasgow's nightlife. Garnethill Park has open space for walking or exercising. For shopping, Argyll Arcade has a range of stores, while Chung Ying supermarket supplies everyday essentials.
- The area around Buchanan View also places students close to many of Glasgow's attractions. Glasgow Cathedral is one of the city's most famous landmarks, which gives a glimpse into Scotland's history. Football fans often visit Celtic Park to experience match-day excitement and stadium tours. Students interested in local history can visit Glasgow Police Museum & Glasgow Central Tours. The nearby GSA Library provides additional study resources. Healthcare services are easily accessible from the student accommodation near Glasgow Caledonian University through Royston Pharmacy and Glasgow Royal Infirmary, one of Scotland's leading hospitals. These nearby facilities help make Buchanan View Glasgow student accommodation a convenient place to live throughout the academic year.
Commute
- Commuting around Buchanan View accommodation is easy. Buchanan Bus Station and Lister Street bus stops are both around 0.2 miles away. Cowcaddens Subway Station is just 0.7 miles from Buchanan View, and Glasgow Central is a short drive away. Glasgow Airport is located about 9.1 miles away, making domestic and international travel convenient. Students can save money through the official Glasgow transport student discount schemes available via the 16-25 railcard. Additionally, SPT currently promotes a student 10-week Subway ticket and Smartcard-based fares.
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
11 room options
3 photosEnsuite Silver
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 23 Oct 2026
- 31–44 weeks
- Bills included
Bed · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · Study Desk · Wifi
Enquire for this room£137 / wk
up to £149
3 photosEnsuite
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- Move in 23 Oct 2026
- 44 weeks
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Underbed Storage · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · WiFi
Enquire for this room£139 / wk
3 photosEnsuite Gold
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 20–44 weeks
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Wardrobe · Underbed Storage · Desk and Chair
Enquire for this room£145 / wk
up to £175
3 photosEnsuite Silver (New Style)
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 20–44 weeks
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Underbed Storage · Wardrobe · Desk and Chair
Enquire for this room£149 / wk
up to £165
3 photosEnsuite Gold (New Style)
En-suiteAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 20–44 weeks
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Underbed Storage · Wardrobe · Desk and Chair
Enquire for this room£155 / wk
up to £185
3 photosEnsuite Bronze (New Style)
En-suiteFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 44 weeks
- Bills included
Small Double Bed · Wardrobe · Underbed Storage · Desk and Chair
Ask about availability£145 / wk
One Bed Apartment
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 51 weeks
- Bills included
Double Bed · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · Study Desk · Underbed Storage
Ask about availability£175 / wk
3 photosEnsuite Bronze
En-suiteFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 10 May 2026
- 16 weeks
- Bills included
Bed · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · Study Desk · Wifi
Ask about availability£175 / wk
3 photosOne Bed Apartment Gold
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 16 weeks
- Bills included
Double Bed · Underbed Storage · Wardrobe · Desk and Chair
Ask about availability£259 / wk
3 photosOne Bed Apartment Bronze
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 10 May 2026
- 16 weeks
- Bills included
Double bed · Underbed Storage · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · Wi-Fi
Ask about availability£280 / wk
3 photosOne Bed Apartment Silver
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 16 weeks
- Bills included
Bed · Desk and Chair · Wardrobe · Study Desk · Microwave
Ask about availability£285 / wk
Amenities
14 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Wi-Fi
- Bills included
- Fully furnished
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Laundry
- Study space
- Common room
- Outdoor space
Safety & security
- 24/7 security
- CCTV
- Secure entry
Services
- Bike storage
- Parking
- On-site maintenance
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- Bike Storage
- High Speed Wifi
- Vending Machine
- Onsite Manager only During Office Hours
- Security Officer
- Communal Laundry (Self Paid)
- Social space
- Maintenance Team (Daytime Only)
- 5-minute walk to Glasgow Caledonian University
- 12-minute walk to University of Strathclyde
- 20-minute walk to Glasgow High Street
- Car Parking (Extra Charge)
- Outdoor Area
- Garden
- CCTV
- Secure Building Entry
- Controlled Access Gate
- Onsite Concierge
- Designated Outside Smoking Area
- Alcohol Not Allowed
- Content Insurance
Ratings & reviews
4.2/ 5
Based on resident feedback
- Location
- 4.5 / 5
- Value for money
- 3.5 / 5
- Cleanliness
- 4.1 / 5
- Staff
- 4.5 / 5
- Amenities
- 4.1 / 5
- Internet
- 4.1 / 5
- Social life
- 4.5 / 5
Buchanan View offers spacious rooms with good kitchen facilities and friendly staff who ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. The property hosts various events and has a lovely social community with diverse facilities like a pool table and TV. Residents appreciate the quick maintenance service and the active staff who organize engaging activities, making it an ideal accommodation choice for students in the city center.
Who lives here
Share of recent residents.
Students from
- British
- 39%
- Indian
- 37%
- Nigerian
- 2%
- Azerbaijani
- 2%
- Chinese
- 2%
Popular with students at
- University of Glasgow38%
- University of Strathclyde31%
- Glasgow Caledonian University22%
- City of Glasgow College7%
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland2%
Location
33-35 Calgary St, Glasgow G4 0XG, UK
Nearby
- Glasgow Caledonian University0.3 mi
- city center0.4 mi
- City of Glasgow College0.4 mi
- University of Strathclyde0.5 mi
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland0.5 mi
- Glasgow School of Art0.7 mi
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33-35 Calgary St, Glasgow G4 0XG, UK, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Bills included in the rent
- Wifi
- Water
- Electricity
- Heating
- Gas
- Contents Insurance
- TV License in Main Communal Areas
Payment
Mode Of Payment
- In person by card at property
- Bank transfer (BACS) accepted
- Credit/debit card accepted
Guarantor Requirement
- Required for every customer regardless of payment method (full or instalments)
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must not be a student
- Must be in full-time employment and either homeowner or renting
- UK address not required; international guarantors accepted
- Must provide full name, relationship to student, contact information
- Must sign guarantee agreement through DocuSign within 14 days of booking
- Must upload form of ID
- New agreements required for each academic year
- Contacted for payment reminders and if payment not received within 7 days of due date
- Takes on financial responsibility if resident unable to pay on time
- Responsible for rent and other accommodation-related payments
Booking Deposit
- The property does not require you to pay a deposit to book this property.
Pay In Instalment
- Full payment
- Termly instalments available (4 instalments)
- Monthly instalments: 2% more expensive than annual or 4-instalment options
- Note: For students who accept their accommodation offer from 1st August in Scotland, the first rent payment will be due on or just prior to the contract start date.
Cancellation
No Visa No Pay
- For 2025/26 AY
- Eligible if they failed to obtain a visa needed to take up a university place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year
- Must provide sufficient official evidence to the property's satisfaction
- Released from the agreement from the date of approval (not earlier than the date evidence received)
- Liable for rent from the tenancy start date until the approval date or the departure date, whichever is later
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if already moved in)
- For 2026/27 AY:
- Eligible if visa application declined (does NOT include visa granted then withdrawn)
- Must provide sufficient evidence (official documentation from visa authorities or embassy)
- Evidence determined by the property acting reasonably
- Before the tenancy start date (not checked in): released from obligations from the tenancy start date if sufficient evidence is provided within 4 weeks of cancellation request submission
- After the tenancy start date: released 4 weeks after sufficient evidence is shared; liable for rent from the tenancy start date until then
No Place No Pay
- For 2025/26 AY
- Eligible if they failed to receive the grades needed to take up a university place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year
- Must provide sufficient official evidence
- Released from the agreement from the date of approval (not earlier than the date evidence received)
- Liable for rent from the tenancy start date until the approval date or the departure date, whichever is later
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if already moved in)
- For 2026/27 AY
- Eligible if they failed to obtain the required grades to study at university at the start of the 2026/27 academic year (no student status)
- Must provide sufficient evidence (official documentation from UCAS)
- Evidence determined by the property acting reasonably
- Before the tenancy start date (not checked in): released from obligations from the tenancy start date if sufficient evidence is provided within 4 weeks of cancellation request submission
- After the tenancy start date: released 4 weeks after sufficient evidence is shared; liable for rent from the tenancy start date until then
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- For 2025/26 AY
- Eligible if the pre-sessional English language course required for a university place is cancelled
- Must provide sufficient official evidence
- Released from the agreement from the date of approval (not earlier than the date evidence received)
- Liable for rent from the tenancy start date until the approval date or the departure date, whichever is later
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if already moved in)
Early termination by students
- For 2025/26 AY
- Eviction from University or voluntary withdrawal from University: subject to approval at the property's sole discretion on a case-by-case basis
- Must provide sufficient evidence from the University
- Liable for rent until a decision is made
- If approved: released from date of approval (not earlier than date evidence received)
- Liable for rent from the tenancy start date until the approval date or the departure date, whichever is later
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if already moved in)
- End of academic year or examination period does NOT qualify for release
- Remain liable for the full tenancy period regardless of the academic calendar
- For 2026/27 AY
- If cancellation criteria are not met, remain liable for rent in full for the entire term unless the property elects to release (sole discretion)
- If released after commencement: liable for rent for 4 weeks from written notification of release (unless a suitable replacement is found and approved)
Replacement Tenant Accepted
- For 2025/26 AY
- Student finds replacement tenant
- Replacement must be a student matching accommodation preferences (e.g., female-only flat)
- Cannot have rent arrears
- Cannot be an existing resident or an individual with a completed 2025/26 booking
- Replacement must sign the contract for the entire length of the tenancy and pay the deposit
- Tenancy takeover fee: £50 (non-refundable)
- Only permitted until 31 May 2026 (not possible from 1 June 2026)
- Released from tenancy from the replacement's start date once they've signed the agreement, paid the deposit, and the cooling-off period has expired
- Liable for rent until the replacement has signed, paid the deposit, the cooling-off period has expired, and tenancy starts
- Deposit returned (minus deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition)
- For 2026/27 AY
Deferring Studies
- For 2025/26 AY
- Eligible if University entry was deferred from the start of the 2025/26 academic year until the start of the 2026/27 academic year
- Must provide sufficient official evidence
- Released from agreement from the date of approval (not earlier than the date evidence received)
- Liable for rent from the tenancy start date until the approval date or the departure date, whichever is later
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if already moved in)
Extenuating Circumstances
- For 2026/27 AY
- Must meet cancellation criteria in ANUK/Unipol National Code
- May include serious medical grounds or bereavement
- Must provide sufficient evidence (determined by the property acting reasonably)
- Before the tenancy start date (not checked in): released from obligations from the tenancy start date if sufficient evidence is provided within 4 weeks of cancellation request submission
- After the tenancy start date: released 4 weeks after sufficient evidence is shared; liable for rent from the tenancy start date until then
- Deposit returned (subject to deductions for unpaid rent and room/flat condition if moved in)
Other cancellation policies
- For 2025/26 AY
- Change of mind, booked different accommodation, placement/exchange programme, single semester course, online classes, commuting:
- Must find replacement tenant/contract holder (see "Replacement Tenant Found" section above)
- Cancellation by the property before check-in:
- Can cancel if:
- rent arrears or amounts owed from prior agreements;
- rent not paid by due date;
- damages deposit not paid;
- guarantor agreement not provided within 14 days of signing or before check-in (whichever is earlier);
- Not checked in within 14 days of start unless a late arrival is arranged
- The student is liable for rent up to and including the termination date
- Can terminate if the student is unable to start/continue the course at the chosen university/college
Cooling Off Period
- For 2026/27 AY:
- From 1 August onwards: 24-hour cooling-off period.
- During the 24-hour cooling-off period, students can cancel without needing a replacement tenant or supporting documentation.
- After the 24-hour period expires, students must follow the standard cancellation policy and submit their cancellation request with supporting evidence directly to the relevant property team.
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
House rules
Room allocation
- Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.
Check in guide
- Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
- In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Renewal policy
- Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.
Early check in policy
- Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.
Double occupancy
- Free dual occupancy is available only in One Bed Apartments.
Drugs policy
- No alcohol is allowed to be consumed in public/communal areas, even for persons of age. Can be punishable by fines.
Smoking
- No smoking in the units or within a certain distance of the buildings. Property have designated smoking areas.
Guest policy
- Guests may stay with you where permitted by the property. Always notify the property 1 to 2 weeks in advance to complete the required formalities.
Minimum age
- You must be 18 years or older on your move-in date to stay at this property. Please ensure you meet the age requirement before booking. In case you do not meet the minimum age requirement, inform the team while enquiring with us, and we can suggest you accordingly.
Student eligibility
- This accommodation is exclusively available to students. Non-students are not eligible to stay at the property.
Questions about this residence
How much does Buchanan View, Glasgow cost?
Rooms start from £137 / wk across en-suite and apartment options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
What's included in the rent?
Bills are included in the rent: wifi, water, electricity, heating, gas, contents insurance and tv license in main communal areas.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 16–51 weeks. Options include 31–44 weeks, 44 weeks, 20–44 weeks and 51 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 10 May 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is Buchanan View, Glasgow?
Buchanan View, Glasgow is at 33-35 Calgary St, Glasgow G4 0XG, UK. It is 0.3 mi from Glasgow Caledonian University.





