The Maltings is a gated, UPP-managed hall at Whitemoor Road, Old Basford, Nottingham NG6 0HN, allocated exclusively to Nottingham Trent University students. Home to 266 self-catered rooms in flats of up to ten students, it offers a genuinely quieter, community-focused setting away from the city center, with all-inclusive rent, a free NCT bus pass, and some of the most affordable pricing in Nottingham student accommodation. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who The Maltings suits.
The Maltings Nottingham
| Item | Details |
| Address | Whitemoor Road, Old Basford, Nottingham NG6 0HN |
| Operator | UPP (managed for Nottingham Trent University) |
| Allocated to | NTU students only (first years, returners and postgraduates) |
| Total rooms | 266 self-catered rooms, flats of up to 10 students |
| Distance to NTU City Campus | About 2 miles, 10 to 20 minutes by bus |
| Distance to University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus | About 9 minutes by car |
| Bills | All-inclusive (electricity, gas, water, heating, Wi-Fi, contents insurance) |
The rooms and prices
The Maltings offers self-catered rooms within flats housing up to ten students, each bedroom with its own washbasin, and flatmates sharing bathrooms, a kitchen-dining area, and a common room. Every room comes with a small double bed, study desk, chair, drawer, and wardrobe. Rent is all-inclusive, covering electricity, gas, water, heating, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance, and a free NCT bus pass for the academic year is included for students booking a 44- or 51-week contract. Guide prices for 2025/26 were frozen at 2024/25 rates, running from around £98.84 to £120.54 per week, making The Maltings one of the most affordable options in Nottingham, so confirm current rates for the 2026/27 year at booking.
Location and getting around
The Maltings sits on Whitemoor Road in Old Basford, around 2 miles from NTU's City Campus, deliberately positioned away from the hustle and bustle of the city center for students who want a quieter base. Nottingham Trent University is about 10 to 20 minutes away by the number 70, 71, or 53 buses, the Basford tram, or the free NCT bus pass included in your rent, and the University of Nottingham's Jubilee Campus is around 9 minutes by car. Shops, local amenities, and green spaces are all within walking distance, and PureGym Nottingham Basford and CrossFit Comet are both close by for students who want to stay active. My tip: several reviewers specifically mention the bus commute as valuable decompression time between lectures and home, worth considering if you'd genuinely value that buffer over living right on top of campus.
Amenities
- Common room with TV
- Outdoor courtyard
- Multi-purpose social space
- Free NCT bus pass (44/51-week contracts)
- On-site parking (charges apply, free for blue badge holders)
- NTU Talks seminars
- Home at Halls app for parcels and updates
- 24/7 on-site staff
- Weekly cleaned communal areas
The honest picture
The Maltings' strengths are genuinely some of the most affordable pricing in Nottingham student accommodation, a free bus pass that removes a recurring transport cost, and a quieter, more settled community feel away from city center noise. The honest counterpoint: at around 2 miles and 10 to 20 minutes by bus from NTU's City Campus, it's not a walkable option, so it suits students who are comfortable with a daily commute rather than those who want to walk to every lecture. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price for the year you're applying before booking.
Who The Maltings Nottingham suits
Strong fit: NTU students who want the most affordable accommodation option with all bills included; those who value a quieter, community-focused setting away from the city center; students who don't mind commuting and want a free bus pass included in rent.
Weaker fit: students who want to walk to campus rather than commute by bus and those who want a lively, town-center location with nightlife on the doorstep.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Nottingham and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is The Maltings in Nottingham?
The Maltings is at Whitemoor Road, Old Basford, Nottingham NG6 0HN, about 2 miles from NTU's City Campus.
Who can live at The Maltings?
It's allocated exclusively to Nottingham Trent University students, including first years, returners, and postgraduates.
What room types does The Maltings offer?
Self-catered rooms with washbasins, within flats of up to 10 students sharing bathrooms, a kitchen-dining area, and a common room.
How much is The Maltings, Nottingham?
Guide prices for 2025/26 were frozen at around £98.84 to £120.54 per week, with rent fully inclusive of utilities and contents insurance.
What amenities does The Maltings have?
A common room with a TV, an outdoor courtyard, on-site parking, NTU Talks seminars, and a free NCT bus pass.
Is The Maltings good for students?
Yes, it's a popular, affordable hall known for its free bus pass and quieter community feel away from the city center.
