Student house bookings

House of Social is open to full-time students aged 17 or older. It is designed to cater to both undergraduate and postgraduate students looking for a more social and modern living experience during their studies.

House of Social is less than a 10-minute walk from both Manchester Oxford Road Station, Deansgate Train Station, and the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop. There are also regular buses nearby for easy city exploration.

It is recommended to book your accommodation as soon as possible. Rooms tend to sell out quickly, and prices usually increase throughout the year. If you have not yet been accepted to university, you can still make a booking. If your university application is unsuccessful, you can cancel free of charge under the “No Place, No Pay” policy.

House of Social offers a variety of ensuite rooms within shared ‘houses’ (2, 5, and 6-bed options). The types of rooms available are:

Essential Rooms: These rooms are the most affordable option and come with an ensuite bathroom, while the kitchen is shared with other residents.

Enhanced Rooms: These rooms are larger in size and still share the kitchen with others but offer more space and comfort.

Elite Rooms: These rooms come with a private kitchen, offering more independence and a higher level of convenience. You’ll still be able to access the shared kitchen too.

Accessible Rooms: These rooms are specially designed for students with additional accessibility needs, with step-free access, larger bathrooms, and adaptable features.

Duo Rooms: These rooms are perfect for students who to live near their friend. Our Duo Rooms are two adjoining rooms where each student has their own kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. However, you’ll easily be able to hang out as there is a door connecting the two rooms.

While House of Social studios include all main kitchen appliances and furniture, you’ll need to bring your own utensils and kitchenware, kettle and toaster, bedroom furnishings, such as towels, duvets, and pillows.  However, if you’ve booked a room with us you can order one of our House of Social kitchen and bedding packs, which delivers all the essentials to your room before you arrive.

House of Social is all about building bridges, not burning them. Our rooms and spaces are designed to make house sharing easier, so you can connect with people on a deeper level.

The nearest major airport is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 20-30 minutes away by public transport.

House of Social’s food hall brings together five independent kitchens to serve up the best food in the city. We’ll be open day and night, where you can either come down to work for the day, or to hang out with friends at night. We have a house bar, so whenever you’re feeling thirsty you can drop in for a coffee, beer, glass of wine or cocktails – we’ve got it all.

House of Social allows cancellations within a 5-day cooling-off period (or 48 hours for bookings made after the 27th of May 2025). In certain cases, such as not receiving an offer from university or not obtaining a visa, the “No Place, No Pay” and “No Visa, No Pay” policies apply, and you can cancel for free. After this period, you will need to find a replacement tenant to avoid paying for the full duration of the contract.

You can choose between two contract lengths:

A 44-week contract, which covers the typical academic year.

A 51-week contract, which allows you to stay over the summer holidays, providing accommodation for the entire year.

House of Social is just a 510 minute walk from both the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. It is also only a few minutes’ walk from Manchester city centre, offering easy access to shopping, entertainment, and more.

You can choose between several payment options:

Pay annually (which is the most affordable option).

Pay in four instalments.

Pay monthly.

Payments can be made via card or bank transfer through your House of Social account.

While House of Social does not run resident-only events, our food hall regularly hosts nights that everyone is welcome to attend. The food hall regularly hosts public events that all residents are welcome to attend. This gives students a chance to engage with the wider community.

Yes, you can have guests stay. Guests can stay for up to two consecutive nights for free but must be signed in at reception and must be accompanied by you at all times.