Loughborough University halls cost from £123.91 a week at Falkner Eggington to £251.21 at Elvyn Richards for 2026/27, with bills included. Catered halls start at £167.89 at David Collett, which is our overall pick. The university guarantees rooms to firm-choice students who register in time.
Our picks for student halls in Loughborough
These are Unifresher’s editorial picks, based on the prices, contracts and locations listed below. No hall paid to be here.
It is the cheapest catered hall at £167.89 a week and 96% of residents would recommend it.
Its £123.91 weekly fee is the lowest published for an undergraduate hall on campus.
It sits in the village at the heart of campus, close to lecture theatres, the library and the Students' Union.
It is opposite the Students' Union, has two common rooms and has a 98% recommendation score.
Every room is an en-suite with a 4ft bed, with 10 meals a week, at the highest undergraduate fee on campus.
Loughborough halls compared on price
The weekly figure is only half the story, because contract lengths differ. The table below multiplies each rent by its charged weeks so you can compare what a year really costs.
Lowest listed weekly rent. Prices are for the latest year each provider has published, so compare the years shown. Your room type and contract may cost more.
| Hall | Type | From/week | Weeks | Contract total | Food | Bills in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkner Eggington | University | £123.912026/27 | 41 | £5,080 | Self-catered | Yes |
| The Cube | Private | £1302026/27 | Check | Check | Self-catered | Yes |
| William Morris | University | £152.382026/27 | 41 | £6,248 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Waterways | Private | £1642027/28 | Check | Check | Self-catered | Yes |
| David Collett | University | £167.892026/27 | 41 | £6,883 | Catered | Yes |
| Optima | Private | £1872026/27 | 51 | £9,537 | Self-catered | Yes |
| Cayley | University | £189.052026/27 | 41 | £7,751 | Catered | Yes |
| Faraday | University | £189.052026/27 | 41 | £7,751 | Catered | Yes |
| Towers | University | £205.932026/27 | 41 | £8,443 | Catered | Yes |
| Elvyn Richards | University | £251.212026/27 | 41 | £10,300 | Catered | Yes |
The best student halls in Loughborough
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David Collett
David Collett is the cheapest way to get catering at Loughborough, with breakfast and an evening meal on weekdays. It also has one of the best satisfaction scores, at 96%, and four common rooms with pool and table tennis. Kitchens are shared by about eight people on average, which is ideal for weekend cooking.
Worth knowing: Only 10 meals a week, and bathrooms in standard rooms can be shared by up to nine.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: West Park
Getting in: On campus at West Park, near Engineering and the library; free on-campus bus.
Best for: Cheapest catered hall on campus
Falkner Eggington
Falkner Eggington is the cheapest hall at Loughborough, with 519 refurbished single rooms in flats of five to eight. There is no washbasin in the room, and you share two showers and two toilets. The university describes it as known for community spirit, and 92% of residents in its 2025 survey would recommend it.
Worth knowing: No en-suites apart from two accessible rooms, and no washbasin in standard rooms.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Central Park
Getting in: On campus at Central Park, with a free on-campus bus. No walking times given.
Best for: Lowest rent on campus
William Morris
William Morris has the highest recommendation score of any hall we checked, at 98% in the 2025 survey. Rooms come with a 4ft bed even at the cheaper end, and the location opposite the Students' Union is hard to beat. The range of flats, from three to seven beds plus villas, lets a small group find somewhere that suits.
Worth knowing: Residents clean their own bedrooms and en-suites, unlike halls with fortnightly room cleaning.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: East Park
Getting in: About 200 metres from campus, across Ashby Road from the Students' Union.
Best for: Social self-catered living by the union
Cayley
Cayley puts you in the middle of campus, so a lie-in before a 9am is realistic. Fifteen weekday meals are included, and the 329 rooms run from basic singles to en-suites in flats of five or six. Be careful with the cheapest rate, though, since 12 to 16 people share each kitchenette.
Worth knowing: The cheapest rooms have kitchenettes shared by 12 to 16 students.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Student Village
Getting in: In the village at the heart of campus, close to lecture theatres, the library and the Students' Union.
Best for: Catered living in the campus centre
Faraday
Faraday is a close match for Cayley on price and meals, but it is larger at 367 rooms and has a big common room with pool. Most of its rooms have an en-suite or shared en-suite, so your chances of getting one are good if that matters. In the 2025 survey, 88% said they would recommend it.
Worth knowing: Its 88% recommendation score is among the lowest we saw, though still high.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Student Village
Getting in: In Student Village at the heart of campus, with a free on-campus bus.
Best for: Larger catered hall with en-suites
Towers
Towers gives you the most food of any hall, with 19 meals a week including weekend brunch and evening meals. Its two connected blocks hold 310 rooms, each with a 4ft bed, and 6 or 11 students share a floor. If you would rather not cook at all, the extra cost over Cayley's cheapest room buys you that.
Worth knowing: No en-suite option, and West Tower floors share two showers among 11 students.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: East Park
Getting in: East Park, close to lecture theatres, the Students' Union and the Powerbase gym.
Best for: Full catering, seven days a week
Elvyn Richards
Elvyn Richards is the top-priced undergraduate hall, with every one of its 406 rooms an en-suite with a 4ft bed. Kitchen-diners are large, shared by five to eight, and you get weekday lunch and an evening meal. It suits students who want comfort and some catering, and accept the highest undergraduate bill on campus.
Worth knowing: It costs the most yet has just 10 meals a week and none in the Christmas or Easter vacations.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Student Village
Getting in: In Student Village on campus, with a free on-campus bus.
Best for: En-suite comfort with catering
The Cube
The Cube is on Ashby Road, and at about 14 minutes it is the shortest walk of the private halls here. En-suite prices depend on flat size, with smaller flats costing a little more. All-inclusive rent with fast Wi-Fi makes it a straightforward second or third year choice.
Worth knowing: All room types showed as sold out for 2026/27, so look to 2027/28 and expect prices to change.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Ashby Road
Getting in: About a 14-minute walk to Loughborough University.
Best for: Close private en-suite near campus
Waterways
Waterways is a small canal-side block of 179 students, next to town and across from a large Sainsbury's. It suits students who would rather live among shops and bars and walk in, particularly in later years. There is no deposit, and a 24-hour gym next door offers student rates.
Worth knowing: At about 20 minutes it is the longest walk here, and parking is very limited.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Town centre
Getting in: About a 20-minute walk to campus.
Best for: Town living by the canal
Optima
Optima on Greenclose Lane is studio-only, so you get a small double bed, a private kitchen and a bathroom without flatmates. Rooms range from 18 to 25 square metres, and a residents' team runs events to keep it from feeling too solitary. It is best for postgraduates or later-year students who value privacy.
Worth knowing: Sold out for 2026/27, and rooms are listed on 51-week contracts, so the annual cost is high.
Key facts
Popular with: Loughborough University
Where: Town centre
Getting in: About a 16-minute walk to Loughborough University; a shuttle bus runs between town and university every 10 to 15 minutes.
Best for: Private studio living in town
Will the maintenance loan cover it?
The maximum loan for a student in England living away from home outside London is £10,830 for 2026/27. Most students get less, because it is means-tested. Here is how the cheapest and dearest contracts on this page compare with that maximum.
Falkner Eggington: £5,080 over 41 weeks leaves £5,750 for everything else.
Elvyn Richards: £10,300 over 41 weeks leaves £530 for everything else.
Where students live in Loughborough
Student Village
The central campus cluster, home to Cayley, Faraday, Elvyn Richards and Telford, suits anyone who wants lectures, the library and the union on the doorstep.
East Park
William Morris and Towers sit beside the Students' Union and Ashby Road, a good fit for students who want the union close by.
West Park
David Collett is near the Engineering departments and the library, so it makes sense for those courses.
Central Park
Falkner Eggington is here, and Sue Campbell Hall joins it with 552 en-suite rooms when it opens in September 2027.
Worth knowing: Sue Campbell Hall's fees are still listed as TBC.
Town centre
Waterways and Optima suit later-year students who want shops and nightlife nearby and do not mind walking in.
Worth knowing: Expect a walk of about 16 to 20 minutes to campus.
When to apply for Loughborough halls
- Early MayFirm-choice conditional offer holders register on the Accommodation Hub. These timings are for September 2026 starters.
- Late JulyRoom guarantee deadline for firm-choice students to register.
- Mid-AugustReserve a room in your time slot on A Level results day, or apply with five preferences if Loughborough was your insurance choice.
- Late AugustFinal deadline for registered and Clearing students to complete their application and keep the guarantee.
of the 500 UK students in our 2026 Student Experience Survey had hit at least one housing issue. Housemates (34%), the property itself (32%) and Wi-Fi (29%) came up most, so read the contract and ask about repairs and internet before you commit.
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FAQs
What are the cheapest student halls in Loughborough?
Falkner Eggington is the cheapest at £123.91 a week for 2026/27, or £5,151.21 for the 41-week let. Harry French has a very small number of rooms from £125.98, and Telford is £135.63. All three use shared bathrooms. Fees include utilities, internet, cleaning, insurance and hall activities, and no deposit is required.
Are first years guaranteed a room at Loughborough?
Yes, if Loughborough is your firm choice and you register before the late July deadline, then complete your application by late August. Clearing students are also guaranteed if they apply by late August. Insurance applicants are not guaranteed. These timings apply to September 2026 starters, and dates for September 2027 were still to be confirmed.
Which Loughborough halls are catered?
Seven halls are catered: Cayley, David Collett, Elvyn Richards, Faraday, Royce, Rutherford and Towers. David Collett is the cheapest from £167.89 a week with 10 meals. Cayley, Faraday, Royce and Rutherford include 15 meals from about £189, and Towers gives you 19 meals at £205.93, including weekend brunch and evening meals.
When should I apply for Loughborough accommodation?
For September 2026 starters, conditional firm offer holders could register from early May to late July, then reserve a room in a time slot on results day. Rooms go first come, first served, so have a list of options ready. Dates for 2027 had not been confirmed, so check the Accommodation Hub in spring.
What is the best hall at Loughborough?
We would pick David Collett overall, for catered living at £167.89 a week and a 96% recommendation score. William Morris scored highest at 98%, and suits those who prefer to cook and want to be near the Students' Union. These are university survey figures from 2025, not independent ratings, so compare them with your own priorities.
Are there private halls in Loughborough?
Yes, though the university's halls dominate. Unite's Waterways lists rooms from £164 a week for 2027/28, about 20 minutes' walk from campus. The Cube and Optima both showed as sold out for 2026/27, at £130 to £189 and £187 to £216. Check contract length carefully, since private rooms often run up to 51 weeks.
Is there a new hall opening at Loughborough?
Yes. Sue Campbell Hall is due to open at Central Park in September 2027, with 552 en-suite bedrooms with 4ft beds, 29 of them accessible. It is self-catered and aimed at undergraduates, with a social hub and study space. Fees were still listed as to be confirmed when we checked in November 2026.
Official resources
- Loughborough University accommodation Official halls information
- Compare Loughborough hall fees Annual fees and let lengths for every hall
- Loughborough halls list Weekly from-prices and hall pages
- Undergraduate accommodation applicants Guarantee rules by offer type
- Accommodation Hub Register and reserve your room
- Waterways by Unite Students Private town-centre rooms
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How we built this guide: prices, contract lengths and facilities come from university and operator websites where they publish them, and from named listing sites otherwise. We checked them in November 2026 and each price links to its source. Rent for the contract is our own sum of the lowest listed weekly rent multiplied by its charged weeks, before any deposit, booking fee or discount. Rooms sell out and prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book. How we compare student accommodation.