The Refinery is located close to Leeds city centre, offering a convenient setting near the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University and other nearby institutions. The University of Leeds is around a 14-minute walk away, while Leeds Beckett University can be reached in approximately 17 minutes on foot. Leeds Conservatoire is around 18 minutes away by public transport. Daily travel is also practical, with a bus stop around 2 minutes away and Leeds Railway Station around a 15-minute walk away. There is a convenience store downstairs, Tesco is around a 9-minute walk away, and Leeds city centre can be reached in around 10 minutes by public transport, making shopping, classes and everyday travel convenient.
The accommodation opened in 2020 and offers around 410 beds across 11 floors. The Refinery provides both En-suite and Studio room types, with all rooms including private bathrooms. En-suite rooms are suitable for students who enjoy social living and are happy to share a kitchen and living room with flatmates. Studio rooms include private kitchenettes, making them better suited to students who prefer independent living and greater privacy. Rooms are fully furnished and include kitchen facilities, cable TV and contents insurance, supporting students’ daily study and living needs.
Residents benefit from a wide range of communal facilities designed for study, fitness, entertainment and social life. The property includes a multimedia lounge, study rooms, gym, cinema room, games room, rooftop lounge, outdoor courtyard, coffee station and free social activity spaces, giving students plenty of places to work, exercise, relax and meet new people. The building also provides Wi-Fi, secure door entry, on-site security, 24-hour CCTV, property management, cleaning services, a maintenance team, lifts, vending machines, bike storage and laundry facilities. Overall, The Refinery is well suited to students who want to live close to the University of Leeds while enjoying city-centre convenience, modern room options and rich shared facilities.