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Canvas Manchester, Manchester

4.6 (347 Reviews)
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River Street Tower, 2 River Street, Manchester M15 5GQ, United Kingdom

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Basic Info

No.8 for Manchester
Exclusive Offer Student Accommodation No Deposit No Service Fee Walk to school Near supermarket Free Social Events Bathtub Gym CINEMA Near Cafe Near Tram Station

900 Total Units

Highest Floor 31

Built in 2020

Block A, B, River Street Tower

Canvas Manchester is a modern student accommodation in Manchester, offering studios, en-suite rooms and shared flats. Located at River Street, M15 5GQ, the property is a 9-minute walk from Manchester Metropolitan University and a 13-minute walk from INTO Manchester. In addition to modern rooms, residents enjoy impressive communal spaces, including a dining area, a cinema room, a games room, a lounge, and a gym. Canvas Manchester is situated in Manchester's First Street area, one of the city's most vibrant up-and-coming neighbourhoods. The area combines cultural, leisure and retail facilities, and is home to many students. From here, it is a 10-minute walk to Oxford Road railway station, making student commuting to campus easy.

Canvas Manchester Features

Canvas Manchester offers a variety of room types designed to suit different lifestyles and budgets, including Non-ensuite rooms, En-suite apartments, and private Studios. The Non-ensuite rooms are available in both 2-bed and 3-bed shared apartments, with Standard and Deluxe variations, making them ideal for students who enjoy a sociable living environment while keeping costs affordable. En-suite rooms provide a private bedroom and bathroom alongside shared kitchen and living areas, offering the perfect balance between privacy and community living. For students seeking greater independence, the Studio rooms feature a self-contained layout with a private kitchen and bathroom, creating a comfortable space for studying and relaxing. All rooms are fully furnished with a comfortable double bed, ample storage including a wardrobe and shelving, a dedicated study desk and chair, reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, central heating, and essential modern furnishings.

Canvas Manchester is designed to provide students with a convenient and secure living experience. The property offers a 24-hour reception service with parcel collection, ensuring students never miss important deliveries. Safety is a top priority, with secure key-fob access, CCTV surveillance, and an on-site security team providing peace of mind around the clock. Residents can also enjoy a range of modern amenities, including a fully equipped gym, on-site laundry facilities, dedicated study areas, social lounges, and a private cinema room, creating the perfect balance between academic life and relaxation. To make everyday living even more enjoyable, complimentary coffee is available each morning, helping students start their day feeling refreshed and energized. All utility bills, including water, electricity, heating, and high-speed Wi-Fi, are included in the rent, without worrying about additional costs.

Universities Near Canvas Manchester

Canvas Manchester student accommodation is situated between the University of Manchester's North and South campuses, and students can walk to the campuses.

Hotspots Around Canvas Manchester Student Accommodation

Canvas Manchester student accommodation is situated on First Street, one of Manchester's most vibrant streets. The area is a melting pot of cultural, leisure and retail industries. It is home to the International Centre for Art, Theatre and Film, making daily life extremely convenient for students. There is a wide range of dining options around Canvas Manchester, from Chinese cuisine to Western fast food, catering to all tastes.

  • Supermarkets: Sainsbury's, Co-op, SPAR, Tesco 
  • Restaurant: Ribeye Steakhouse, Pizza Express, First Street Bar And Kitchen, Salvis Deansgate Square, KITTEN 
  • Bar: Bunny Jackson's, The Gas Works Brewbar 
  • Attractions: Manchester Museum, The Palace Theatre, Castlefield Gallery, Hulme Park, The Newarke Houses Museum 

Transport around Canvas Manchester

Getting around from Canvas Manchester is convenient and efficient thanks to its central location on River Street. Several nearby transport links make commuting to university campuses, the city centre, and other parts of Manchester quick and hassle-free. Royce Road and City Road East bus stops are both within a short walk, providing regular bus services across the city. For longer journeys, Deansgate Station and Manchester Oxford Road Station are around 10 minutes away on foot, offering direct rail connections to destinations throughout Greater Manchester and the UK.

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Canvas Manchester Reviews

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4.6

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WANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | Silver Studio | 51 week

5.0

Facilities: The facilities are very new, the room layout is reasonable, there is ample storage space, and the large desk is excellent. Maintenance is also very quick in case of issues; the public entertainment and study facilities are sufficient (there's even free coffee every morning). The only downside is that the gym is relatively small and not very convenient. Internet Speed: No issues for daily studies, but playing AAA games can occasionally lag. Soundproofing: The soundproofing between rooms is very good; I have not heard any noises from adjacent rooms. However, the soundproofing between the room and the hallway is average, and if someone speaks loudly in the hallway, it can be heard. Location: Incredible!! Within a 5-minute walk, there are Sainsbury, ASDA, and a Chinese supermarket, 15 minutes to the school business school, 20 minutes to the city center, and 10 minutes to Oxford Road train station, making it a location that is accessible on foot to everywhere. Overall, I highly recommend this place!! If the budget allows, it is a very good choice!!
Facilities: The facilities are very new, the room layout is reasonable, there is ample storage space, and the large desk is excellent. Maintenance is also very quick in case of issues; the public entertainment and study facilities are sufficient (there's even free coffee every morning). The only downside is that the gym is relatively small and not very convenient. Internet Speed: No issues for daily studies, but playing AAA games can occasionally lag. Soundproofing: The soundproofing between rooms is very good; I have not heard any noises from adjacent rooms. However, the soundproofing between the room and the hallway is average, and if someone speaks loudly in the hallway, it can be heard. Location: Incredible!! Within a 5-minute walk, there are Sainsbury, ASDA, and a Chinese supermarket, 15 minutes to the school business school, 20 minutes to the city center, and 10 minutes to Oxford Road train station, making it a location that is accessible on foot to everywhere. Overall, I highly recommend this place!! If the budget allows, it is a very good choice!!

HUANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 51 week

5.0

Highly recommended good apartments, which have been renovated in all aspects.
Highly recommended good apartments, which have been renovated in all aspects.

XU**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 50 week

5.0

The dormitory environment is very good, with complete facilities and excellent soundproofing. The hall often has snacks and fruits available. Highly recommended for staying!
The dormitory environment is very good, with complete facilities and excellent soundproofing. The hall often has snacks and fruits available. Highly recommended for staying!

WANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 50 week

5.0

The stay experience was great, the facilities are new, fully equipped, and the front desk is very responsible. Everything was good except for the heating, which was quite poor.
The stay experience was great, the facilities are new, fully equipped, and the front desk is very responsible. Everything was good except for the heating, which was quite poor.

YAN**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | Gold Studio - Extra Large | 44 week

5.0

The apartment decoration is pretty good, and the storage space is large.
Internet speed: good
Sanitation: good
Facilities: good
Location: acceptable

Soundproofing: acceptable
It's not very far either; just a road away is where all the SG stuff is.
The apartment decoration is pretty good, and the storage space is large.
Internet speed: good
Sanitation: good
Facilities: good
Location: acceptable

Soundproofing: acceptable
It's not very far either; just a road away is where all the SG stuff is.

LI**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 44 week

5.0

The apartment facilities are comprehensive and the security is strong; the surrounding amenities are complete, with three convenience stores, one of which is an Asian supermarket that I really like! I often go there. All three elevators are in normal operation, so there's no worry about living on a higher floor. Overall, it's very good; the room decoration is warm and the sound insulation is excellent.
The apartment facilities are comprehensive and the security is strong; the surrounding amenities are complete, with three convenience stores, one of which is an Asian supermarket that I really like! I often go there. All three elevators are in normal operation, so there's no worry about living on a higher floor. Overall, it's very good; the room decoration is warm and the sound insulation is excellent.

LI**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 44 week

5.0

The lift is quite good but one is broken, the sound insulation isn't great, and the windows are functional Network speed: it's okay Facilities: complete Sound insulation: average Sanitation: good Location: quite good
The lift is quite good but one is broken, the sound insulation isn't great, and the windows are functional Network speed: it's okay Facilities: complete Sound insulation: average Sanitation: good Location: quite good

ZHANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 44 week

5.0

Available

Facilities: Good
Internet Speed: Acceptable
Soundproofing: Very Good
Hygiene: Very Good
Location: Very Good
Had a pleasant stay, the colors are very comfortable, various facilities are good, liked it, positive review.
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Facilities: Good
Internet Speed: Acceptable
Soundproofing: Very Good
Hygiene: Very Good
Location: Very Good
Had a pleasant stay, the colors are very comfortable, various facilities are good, liked it, positive review.

XU**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 51 week

5.0

The room is well-equipped, the front desk is great, and the check-in experience is excellent.
The room is well-equipped, the front desk is great, and the check-in experience is excellent.

REN**

INTO, Manchester Campus

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 44 week

5.0

The internet speed is very slow and laggy, the facilities are quite new, the sound insulation is good, the location is average, the windows are relatively small, the maintenance speed is slow, the heating is not very warm, but everything else is alright.
The internet speed is very slow and laggy, the facilities are quite new, the sound insulation is good, the location is average, the windows are relatively small, the maintenance speed is slow, the heating is not very warm, but everything else is alright.

WANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 51 week

5.0

The apartment is very good and meets my expectations.
The apartment is very good and meets my expectations.

GAO**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | Silver Studio | 51 week

5.0

I've lived here for a year, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. The sound insulation is great, the elevators are convenient, the amenities are good, and there are public study rooms. Additionally, there is a cinema where you can also play table tennis and billiards.
I've lived here for a year, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. The sound insulation is great, the elevators are convenient, the amenities are good, and there are public study rooms. Additionally, there is a cinema where you can also play table tennis and billiards.

MA**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | Silver Studio - Large | 50 week

5.0

The room is clean and tidy, transportation is convenient, it's easy to go to school and the city center, the air is fresh with no odors, there is plenty of light, especially the desk is very large and convenient, providing a great experience.
The room is clean and tidy, transportation is convenient, it's easy to go to school and the city center, the air is fresh with no odors, there is plenty of light, especially the desk is very large and convenient, providing a great experience.

MENG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 3 Bed Apartment - Dual | 44 week

5.0

The apartment location is good, not far from the city center and schools, with supermarkets nearby. The facilities are relatively complete and well-equipped, including a communal kitchen, study area, gym, and more.
The apartment location is good, not far from the city center and schools, with supermarkets nearby. The facilities are relatively complete and well-equipped, including a communal kitchen, study area, gym, and more.

ZOU**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 2 Bed Apartment | 51 week

4.0

The sound insulation is very good, the room door is heavy, but it feels a bit cold. The heating turns off automatically. I would recommend it to people who like exercise, because there are table tennis tables and billiard tables on the first floor, as well as a gym. However, the gym has relatively few pieces of equipment. The coffee machine can be used for free before 12:00 noon, but it's always broken. The apartment staff has a particularly good attitude and often gives out various small gifts. Overall, it's quite worth it. I think the refrigerator in the room is a bit small, but the microwave, oven, and induction cooker are of good quality, very nice.
The sound insulation is very good, the room door is heavy, but it feels a bit cold. The heating turns off automatically. I would recommend it to people who like exercise, because there are table tennis tables and billiard tables on the first floor, as well as a gym. However, the gym has relatively few pieces of equipment. The coffee machine can be used for free before 12:00 noon, but it's always broken. The apartment staff has a particularly good attitude and often gives out various small gifts. Overall, it's quite worth it. I think the refrigerator in the room is a bit small, but the microwave, oven, and induction cooker are of good quality, very nice.

TANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 51 week

5.0

New facilities, high efficiency in apartment management services.
New facilities, high efficiency in apartment management services.

QIAO**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 51 week

5.0

An old customer in a foreign land, the service is professional and responsive, ensuring a smooth overseas life for Liuzai. The recommended apartments meet the needs, and the introduction is objective, true, and reliable.
An old customer in a foreign land, the service is professional and responsive, ensuring a smooth overseas life for Liuzai. The recommended apartments meet the needs, and the introduction is objective, true, and reliable.

WANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 49 week

5.0

The apartment is overall quite clean, with good hardware facilities. Since it is newly built, all equipment is new. The surrounding environment is good, transportation is convenient, and it is a 15-20 minute walk to the city center. The price is reasonable, and there are often small events, raffles, or free snacks. Highly recommended!
The apartment is overall quite clean, with good hardware facilities. Since it is newly built, all equipment is new. The surrounding environment is good, transportation is convenient, and it is a 15-20 minute walk to the city center. The price is reasonable, and there are often small events, raffles, or free snacks. Highly recommended!

ZHANG**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 2 Bed Apartment | 51 week

5.0

The room is much larger than I expected, and the apartment has complete security facilities and amenities. The sister from Yixiang Good Residence is especially patient!!! The canvas is really great 👍
The room is much larger than I expected, and the apartment has complete security facilities and amenities. The sister from Yixiang Good Residence is especially patient!!! The canvas is really great 👍

CHEN**

The University of Manchester

Canvas Manchester, Manchester | 44 week

5.0

The apartment is relatively new, and the front desk and other services are very good. The soundproofing of the rooms and the supporting facilities are also great. The only downside is that it is quite far from the school, and there is no public transportation available to get to the school. It takes about half an hour to walk there. Additionally, there are no other shopping or dining options nearby, making it not very convenient. Moreover, construction sites are starting to increase around the area in 2024.
The apartment is relatively new, and the front desk and other services are very good. The soundproofing of the rooms and the supporting facilities are also great. The only downside is that it is quite far from the school, and there is no public transportation available to get to the school. It takes about half an hour to walk there. Additionally, there are no other shopping or dining options nearby, making it not very convenient. Moreover, construction sites are starting to increase around the area in 2024.
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