Cosmos Sheffield is a premium student accommodation at 2 Moore Street, Sheffield S3 7HZ, operated by Prestige Student Living, in the heart of Sheffield's student quarter, just an 11-minute walk from the University of Sheffield and 10 minutes from Sheffield Hallam University. Offering en-suite rooms, studios and one-bedroom apartments from around £110 per week with all bills included, plus a standout amenity set featuring a rooftop terrace, an indoor basketball court, a karaoke room and a dedicated library, this guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture and who Cosmos suits.
Cosmos at a glance
| Item | Details |
| Address | 2 Moore Street, Sheffield S3 7HZ |
| Operator | Prestige Student Living |
| Room types | En-suite rooms, studios and 1-bedroom apartments |
| Guide price | From about £110 per week |
| Walk to University of Sheffield | About 11 minutes |
| Walk to Sheffield Hallam University | About 10 minutes |
| Walk to Moor Market | About 7 minutes |
| Bills | All-inclusive (water, gas, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, contents insurance) |
The rooms and prices
Cosmos offers a wide range: en-suite rooms in shared flats for a social setup, self-contained studios for independence, and one-bedroom apartments for couples or students wanting the most space. Every room includes a bed, desk, storage and private bathroom (in en-suite and studio options), and shared-flat kitchens are modern and fully equipped. Guide prices start from around £110 per week, making Cosmos competitive with Sheffield's broader student market, and all bills are included. My tip: the one-bedroom apartments suit couples or students who want a genuine living room and kitchen of their own, worth comparing against a studio if you value separate spaces.
Amenities
Cosmos has one of the most extensive amenity sets of any Sheffield PBSA:
- Rooftop terrace with panoramic city views and BBQ area
- Hi-spec gym and fitness suite with indoor basketball court, hydration station and outdoor games area
- Karaoke room
- Games hub with pool table and mahjong tables
- Library and study rooms with private conference rooms
- Communal lounges and kitchens plus a communal dining room
- Private courtyard for quieter socialising
- TV lounge
- Laundry room and vending machines
- 24/7 on-site staff, CCTV and secure entry
- Contents insurance included
- Events programme with cashback offers (e.g. refer a friend for £300 cashback)
The honest picture
Cosmos' strengths are its genuinely broad amenity set (a basketball court and karaoke room are unusual at this price point), its competitive pricing from around £110 per week, its walkable distance to both Sheffield universities, and consistently positive student reviews praising the aesthetically pleasing design, friendly staff (especially Louise), and regular freebies and events. The honest counterpoints: it is a large, amenity-heavy building, so it suits students who enjoy a busy, social community, those wanting a quiet, intimate setting may find it too much; and Moore Street, while central, is in Sheffield's city centre rather than the leafy Broomhill or Ecclesall areas, so the surroundings are urban rather than residential.
Who Cosmos suits
Strong fit: students at either Sheffield university who want to walk to campus; those who want a basketball court, karaoke room and rooftop terrace; students who value all-inclusive billing from a competitive £110 per week; anyone who wants a busy, social student community with regular events.
Weaker fit: students who prefer leafy, residential Broomhill or Ecclesall; those who want a small, quiet building; students who do not need extensive social amenities.
Conclusion
Cosmos is one of Sheffield's most complete and well-reviewed student buildings, combining a genuinely competitive price (from around £110 per week) with an amenity set that most Sheffield PBSA cannot match, a basketball court, a karaoke room, a rooftop terrace and a library, all within an 11-minute walk of the University of Sheffield and 10 minutes from Sheffield Hallam. For students who want everything in one place at a fair price, it is a strong choice.
FAQs
Q: Where is Cosmos Sheffield?
A: At 2 Moore Street, Sheffield S3 7HZ, in the city centre, an 11-minute walk from the University of Sheffield and 10 minutes from Sheffield Hallam University.
Q: How much is Cosmos Sheffield?
A: From about £110 per week with all bills included (water, gas, heating, electricity, Wi-Fi and contents insurance).
Q: What room types does Cosmos Sheffield offer?
A: En-suite rooms in shared flats, self-contained studios and one-bedroom apartments, offering a range of privacy levels and budgets.
Q: What amenities does Cosmos have?
A: A rooftop terrace with BBQ, a gym with indoor basketball court, a karaoke room, a games hub, a library, study rooms, communal lounges and kitchens, a private courtyard, laundry, 24/7 staff and contents insurance.
Q: Is Cosmos Sheffield good for students?
A: Yes, it is one of Sheffield's most complete and positively reviewed student buildings, praised for its design, friendly staff, regular events and competitive pricing.
Q: How far is Cosmos from Sheffield's universities?
A: About an 11-minute walk to the University of Sheffield and 10 minutes to Sheffield Hallam University, with Moor Market about 7 minutes away.
