Bangor University’s halls are in two villages, Ffriddoedd and St Mary’s, with 2026/27 rents from £130 to £235 a week on the rooms I could verify. Rent includes bills, Wi-Fi, contents insurance and gym membership, you can reserve a room with no upfront payment, and first-year undergraduates who apply by 31 July are guaranteed a place. This guide sets out the villages, room prices, the guarantee and how to apply.
Details come from Bangor University’s accommodation pages, checked on 20 October 2026. Confirm them for your intake before you pay.
The halls villages
| Village | Size and location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ffriddoedd Village | Around 1,960 rooms, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Main University Building | Includes Borth and Elidir (quiet halls), Neuadd Idwal and Neuadd John Morris Jones (for Welsh speakers); Glyder has 114 en-suite rooms, with female-only and alcohol-free flats available |
| St Mary’s Village | Around 650 rooms, near the city centre, about 20 minutes’ walk from the main building | Includes Bryn Eithin budget rooms |
| Snowdon Hall (Wrexham) | Near the Wrexham campus | For radiography students |
Room types and 2026/27 prices
| Room | Village | Weekly rent | 42-week total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single room, bathroom shared by two | St Mary’s | £130 | £5,441.43 |
| Modern en-suite single | Ffriddoedd | £170 | £7,115.71 |
| Studio | St Mary’s | £220 | £9,208.57 |
| Premium studio | St Mary’s | £235 (returning undergraduates) | £9,836.43 |
- Ffriddoedd en-suite: 9.15 to 10.17 square metres with a single bed, sharing a kitchen with 6 to 8 people, about 0.6 miles from Main Arts.
- St Mary’s single: 10.9 to 13 square metres. The page lists it for postgraduate, returning and March-intake nursing and midwifery students, so check whether a first-year can book it.
- St Mary’s studio: 16.5 to 18.5 square metres with a double bed, en-suite and private kitchenette, about 0.7 miles from Main Arts. The premium studio is 19 to 23 square metres.
The pages I checked do not give prices for every room type in every hall, so ask the Halls Office before choosing on price alone.
What is included and the contract
- In the rent: water, heating and electricity, high-speed Wi-Fi, repairs and maintenance, contents insurance and gym membership, plus cleaning of kitchens and public areas.
- Undergraduate contract: 42 weeks, from 20 September 2026 to 10 July 2027.
- Postgraduate contract: 51 weeks, from 20 September 2026 to 11 September 2027.
- International students: agreements start a few days earlier, on 16 September 2026 at St Mary’s, with a small fee increase.
- Optional extras: covered bike storage is £20 a year, the laundrette costs £2 a wash and £1 a tumble dry, and a parking permit has a price to be confirmed.
Guarantee and how to apply
Full-time September starters on a Bangor campus course are guaranteed halls if they meet these conditions. The guarantee does not cover insurance-choice applicants, courses not based at Bangor, part-time students, late applications or other intakes.
- Undergraduates: choose Bangor as your firm choice and apply for halls by 31 July.
- Postgraduates: reach unconditional status before 7 August and apply by 7 August. International applicants with a conditional offer can also apply.
- International applicants applying directly: you need an offer letter, conditional or unconditional, to qualify for the undergraduate guarantee.
New undergraduates, new postgraduates and returning students each have a separate booking page. The online booking system opens at the end of January and the university emails applicants when it does. You can reserve a room with no upfront deposit or payment. Contact the Halls Office at halls@bangor.ac.uk or on 01248 382667 (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00).
University halls or private housing?
| Question | University halls | Private flat or shared house |
|---|---|---|
| Bills | Water, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, insurance and gym included | Varies, so ask what the tenancy includes |
| Contract | 42 weeks (undergraduate) or 51 weeks (postgraduate) | Set by the landlord, so read the term and exit rules |
| Upfront payment | None to reserve | Usually a deposit, which should be protected in an approved scheme |
I have not listed individual private blocks or ranked neighbourhoods, because I could not verify prices, availability or area details against reliable sources. If you rent privately, view the property or a verified video tour, ask for the landlord’s licence details where required and never pay before you have a written contract. For other Welsh cities, see our guides to Aberystwyth, Wrexham and Cardiff, or browse all student accommodation in the United Kingdom.
FAQs about student accommodation in Bangor
How much does Bangor University accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, £130 a week for a single at St Mary’s, £170 for an en-suite at Ffriddoedd, £220 for a St Mary’s studio and £235 for a premium studio.
Are bills included?
Yes. Rent covers water, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, contents insurance and gym membership.
Do I need to pay a deposit to reserve a room?
No. The university says you can reserve with no upfront deposit or payment.
What is the guarantee deadline?
31 July for undergraduates and 7 August for postgraduates, for September starters meeting the conditions above. Check the dates for your intake.
Can I live in a Welsh-speaking hall?
Yes. Neuadd John Morris Jones at Ffriddoedd is the hall for Welsh speakers.
Sources
- Bangor University: accommodation
- Bangor University: Ffriddoedd en-suite
- Bangor University: St Mary’s single
- Bangor University: St Mary’s studio
- Bangor University: premium studio
All checked 20 October 2026.
