Choosing a university to attend can be tricky, not only are you looking into the university itself, but also the city it’s located in. Luckily the city of Nottingham has not one, but two prestigious universities while boasting a bustling city centre.
With both the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University located in the city, there aren’t many courses that Nottingham doesn’t accommodate.
We know students aren’t just here to study though, so you’ll be glad to hear Nottingham has a range of things to do, places to eat, and bars to drink at!
Popular areas for students to live in Nottingham
When moving to uni, the decision of where to look for accommodation can be a difficult one. A range of factors influence your options, including budget and where your campus is based.
So, what are the most popular places to live in Nottingham among students?
Nottingham City Centre 🌇
In Nottingham, many students tend to choose to live in the city centre. Living right in the bustle of the city has its perks, with it being closer to the universities, shops, markets, and remarkable restaurants and bars.
Radford 🏡
Just outside of the city centre, Radford is a popular area for students moving to Nottingham. With it being so close to the centre, it means you get to avoid the busyness whilst also being within walking distance!
Other Popular Nottingham Locations 📍
Nottingham has several vibrant areas such as Lenton, Dunkirk, and even the university campuses which are all known for being popular with students moving here.
Shopping in Nottingham
Victoria Centre 🏛
It would be impossible to talk about shopping in Nottingham without mentioning the Victoria Centre … located right in the middle of the city, the Vic Centre is home to a versatile range of shops and restaurants catering for all tastes.
The Lace Market 🛍
Known for its vintage clothing selection, The Lace Market is based in converted industrial warehouses and is popular with students both new and old!
Hockley 🍝
With a range of independent outlets, Hockley is an area of the city centre filled with restaurants, cafes, and shops for students to explore.
Music in Nottingham
Nottingham is host to a range of places to enjoy music and nightlife, from its various cocktail bars to larger clubs. No matter what your taste in music is, you’ll be sure to find something to match it in the city centre.
Rock City 🎸
Rated highly by students in Nottingham, Rock City has boasted many big names over the years from Oasis to Kings Of Leon. With its wide range of music, decades of history, and popular club nights, it’s easy to see why Rock City is a favourite of both current and previous Nottingham students.
Tilt 🍹
In contrast to Rock City’s loud atmosphere, Tilt is a smaller and more intimate bar in Nottingham known for its wide range of cocktails and regular line-up of live music.
Travelling in Nottingham
Cycling 🚲
Popular with students around the city, cycling is a great way to travel around Nottingham. Not only is it ranked as one of the best cities in the UK for cycling, it has a range of rental bicycles and e-scooters available to be rented from a number of docks around the city.
Cycling can also be a great way to save money for students looking to budget.
Trams 🚋
Travelling on Nottingham’s NET tram service is a simple and stress-free way to manoeuvre around the city. With trams coming every 7 minutes until close to midnight, there’s not many places around Nottingham that a tram can’t get you.
Take a look at the NET tram routes here.
Buses 🚍
Similar to the NET tram service, Nottingham’s NCT buses can get you to most places inside the city as well as around the outskirts.
Check out the NCT bus routes here.
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