Thurso Street is student accommodation at 1-3 Thurso Street, Glasgow G11 6PE, opposite the University of Glasgow campus. Unite Students manages the building, which has en-suite rooms in shared flats and self-contained studios. Glasgow International College is only 0.1 miles away. Kelvinhall subway station is about a 4-minute walk.
Rooms: Large Standard and Large High Double Ensuites have a double bed, a private shower room, a desk and under-bed storage. Kitchens and living spaces are shared with 3 to 5 flatmates and include an oven, hobs, microwave, fridge freezer and sofa. A two-bed flat option shares its kitchen with just 1 flatmate. The Double Wheelchair Accessible Ensuite has a small double bed and an adapted bathroom, sharing with 3 to 4 flatmates. Large Standard and Large High Double Studios have their own kitchen, shower room and double bed.
What's included: Water, electricity, heating and wifi in both flats and communal areas are included. Contents insurance and the management app come as standard. No booking deposit, security deposit or advance rent is taken for Scottish bookings. In 2026/27, rent can be split into 1, 2, 4 or 7 payments. Anyone booking directly needs a guarantor aged over 25. For international bookings, the guarantor must accept within 5 days. Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and UnionPay are accepted.
Getting around: Kelvinhall subway station is about a 4-minute walk, just off Dumbarton Road near Byres Road. Its platforms are reached by stairs only. The University of Glasgow campus sits opposite the building, 0.4 miles away. Glasgow School of Art is 1.3 miles away, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 1.4 miles. Glasgow Caledonian University lies 1.8 miles away, the same distance as the city centre.
In the building: Residents share a common area with TV, a cinema room and a game room with ping pong and foosball tables. There is also a communal study area and an outdoor social space. On site are a laundry, bike storage, a vending machine and printing at extra cost. Car parking is available for a fee. An on-site service team offers 24/7 assistance. Secure access and CCTV protect the building.
Good to know: Cooling-off lasts 7 days, or 5 days for international students, provided keys are not collected. A £50 room preparation fee applies if a replacement takes over an occupied room. Parking and printing cost extra.