Athena Studios

Unite Students Athena Studios is a well-located student apartment in Birmingham, offering fully self-contained studios for students who value privacy and independent living. Located at 360 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7SS, Athena Studios is directly opposite the University of Birmingham, with the campus area just a 2-minute walk away. Set in the popular student area of Selly Oak, Athena Studios also puts supermarkets, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities within easy reach, while Birmingham City Centre is around an 18-minute bus journey away. Every studio at Athena Studios Birmingham comes fully furnished, also with all bills included, Wi-Fi, and 24/7 support, combining independent studio living with convenient access to the University of Birmingham and the wider city.

Rooms & Amenities at Unite Students Athena Studios

Unite Students Athena Studios offers 259 fully self-contained studio rooms, making it a particularly suitable choice if you want more privacy and independence during your university life. Every studio has its own kitchen, bathroom and living space, so you won't need to share these essential areas with other residents. Depending on the studio layout, you can enjoy a practical living space with a small double bed, a dedicated study area, and plenty of storage, plus your own cooking and bathroom facilities.

Each studio at Athena Studios Birmingham is equipped with a combi-oven, fridge freezer, cooking hobs and microwave, giving you everything you need to prepare meals in your own space. For studying and storage, rooms include a desk and chair, under-bed storage, a wardrobe, a mirror, a noticeboard, and curtains. The private bathroom includes a shower, toilet, washbasin, bathroom mirror, and toilet roll holder, and a dustpan and brush, iron, and ironing board are also provided.

Athena Studios student accommodation is designed around independent living, while there are also plenty of shared spaces where you can meet other residents. The common room provides sofas, a TV and table tennis, while the garden offers a decked area and picnic tables for relaxing or socialising outdoors. Other on-site facilities include:

Common Area: A shared space for relaxing and spending time with other residents.

Outdoor Social Space: A garden with decked seating and picnic tables.

Bike Storage: Convenient on-site storage for your bike.

Laundry: On-site laundry facilities for everyday use.

Vending Machine: Convenient snacks and drinks without leaving the accommodation.

Printing: Printing facilities are available for an extra charge.

Wi-Fi & Broadband: Wi-Fi is available in your studio and communal areas, with ultrafast broadband and Wi-Fi also provided.

24/7 Support: CCTV, 24/7 assistance, an on-site service team and maintenance support are available throughout your stay.

Location and What's Hot near Athena Studios Birmingham?

Athena Studios accommodation enjoys a highly convenient location directly opposite the University of Birmingham, with the campus area just a 2-minute walk away. Aston University and Birmingham City University are both around a 20-minute bus journey away. Newman University and University College Birmingham can also be reached by bus in around 30–35 minutes.

Located in Selly Oak, Athena Studios puts you in one of Birmingham's popular student areas, with supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, pubs and everyday essentials all within easy walking distance. An ALDI supermarket is nearby for your weekly shopping, while Birmingham city centre is around an 18-minute bus journey away when you want a wider choice of shopping, dining and entertainment. The surrounding area also offers plenty of places to relax and explore, from university attractions and historic gardens to green spaces and weekend destinations.

Supermarkets: Tesco Esso Express is around a 6-minute walk away, while Taste the Orient, Hang Sing Hong and Sainsbury's Local are all about a 7-minute walk from Athena Studios.

Restaurants: The Mermaid Bar and Kitchen, Rooster House, Turkish Kitchen Selly Oak, Caribbean Twist and Classic HK Kitchen are all around a 5–7-minute walk away, giving you plenty of options for casual meals and takeaway.

Bars & Pubs: Joe's Bar is around a 6-minute walk away, followed by Brook's Sports Bar & Kitchen and Goose, The OVT, Selly Oak in about 8 minutes. Circo Student Bar Birmingham is around a 9-minute walk away.

Health Centre: Bournbrook Varsity Medical Practice – Near Birmingham University is around a 6-minute walk away, providing convenient access to local healthcare.