Hall facilities
From laundry to contents insurance, we have everything you need.
Insurance
Your contents are insured. Register with Howden for Students to access your cover.
Did you know your possessions are insured while you’re staying with us through our partner, Howden? Find out what is and isn’t covered, by registering with the Howden for Students app.
What's more, you can access a 24/7 wellbeing helpline, a dedicated blog section for everything you need to know about student life, receive discounts on other student-friendly insurance, and check out the career advice section.
TV licence
If you want to watch live television or use an online catch-up service, you'll need to be covered by a TV licence. Communal TVs in halls, such as Unsworth Park, are covered but personal devices aren’t.
Many streaming services have on-demand content but increasingly many also show live TV or events as they happen. For any live TV or live events you'll need a TV Licence. Streaming services include YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Now, Sky Go, BBC iPlayer, ITVX and more. Live TV or events can include:
- Champions League matches or live channels on Amazon Prime Video
- WWE or NFL events on Netflix
- News or sports channels on YouTube
- Last year's Christmas specials on BBC iPlayer
What about on-demand programmes?
Watching YouTube
You don’t need a TV Licence to watch videos or clips on demand on YouTube.
But you DO need a TV Licence if you watch TV live on YouTube. An example of this would be watching Sky News live. But it isn't just live news or sport which needs a licence – it's any programme which is part of a TV channel, shown or transmitted for everyone to watch at the same time.
For more information visit the TV licencing website.
Internet access
University of Manchester Halls
Halls are connected to the University network, HORNET. Once you've completed your University registration online and set up your username and password you will be able to join.
Help is available on the HORNET portal if you have any issues.
In communal areas, you’ll also be able to access the University WiFi. All bedrooms have access to the Ethernet (wired internet connection).
Leased Halls
| Hall | |
| Daisy Bank | Welcome to iQ Daisy Bank | iQ Student Accommodation |
| Denmark Road | Internet provided by Glide, residents need to sign-up |
| Manchester Gardens | Welcome to iQ Manchester Gardens | iQ Student Accommodation |
| Rusholme Place | Sign up to ASK4 – ASK4 Ltd |
| Square Gardens | Internet is provided by Glide, residents need to sign up. Wireless speeds vary by location but are a minimum of 250mbps with an average of 425mbps. Wired is 600mbps |
| Weston Hall | Provided by ASK4 which is a self-start service available for the residents |
| Wilmslow Park | Welcome to iQ Wilmslow Park | iQ Student Accommodation - link provided on arrival |
Laundry rooms
There are laundry facilities in each of the halls which are managed by Circuit Laundry except for Weston Hall where they are managed by Miele Laundry (for more information ask at reception). Circuit Laundry facilities can be operated using the Circuit GO app which allows you to check availability, pay for use and report any faults or issues.
Instructions on how to use the machines are in the laundry rooms. You’ll need to bring your own washing powder, liquid or tablets.
The prices are as follows (correct as of 13 July 2026)
- Wash £3.20
- Dry £1.70
Between 10 August 2026 and 31 October 2026, you can purchase a Wash Pass, giving you 30 washes plus 6 extra washes free.