Dream Apartments Dundee is a 26-unit serviced apartment building at 138 West Marketgait, Dundee, in the heart of the city's Cultural Quarter. Unlike the purpose-built student halls covered elsewhere on this site, it operates as a short-stay serviced apartment complex, booked through hotel and holiday-let platforms rather than as a term-time student tenancy, which makes it a genuinely different kind of option worth understanding. This guide covers what Dream Apartments actually offers, the location, what's included, the honest picture, and who it suits.
Dream Apartments
| Item | Details |
| Address | 138 West Marketgait, Dundee |
| Type | Serviced apartments (short stays), not a managed student hall |
| Total apartments | 26 (one and two-bedroom) |
| Walk to University of Dundee | About 2 minutes |
| Distance to Abertay University | About 520 yards |
| Typical booking length | Nightly or short-stay bookings, not academic-year tenancies |
The apartments and what to expect
Dream Apartments Dundee offers 26 one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, each with a fully fitted kitchen including an oven, hob, microwave, toaster, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, plus a washing machine for longer stays. Living areas come with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, leather sofas and, in some apartments, a balcony with views over the River Tay or Law Hill. Bathrooms include a bath or shower with toiletries and towels supplied, and paid parking is available nearby. Because this is a serviced apartment operation rather than a student hall, pricing is typically quoted per night rather than per week, and long academic-year lets don't appear to be a standard offering, so anyone considering it for a full term or year should contact the property directly to check availability and terms.
Location and getting around
Dream Apartments Dundee sits at 138 West Marketgait, genuinely close to both of Dundee's universities, with the University of Dundee about a 2-minute walk away and Abertay University roughly 520 yards away. The Overgate and Forum shopping centers are both around a 5-minute walk, and the V&A Dundee is about 950 meters from the property. Dundee Rail Station is roughly a 10-minute walk, useful for onward travel. My tip: Given its central location and hotel-style booking model, Dream Apartments could work well for parents visiting during open days, graduation, or a short stay while you sort out longer-term accommodation, rather than as your main term-time base.
Amenities
- Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine
- Flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi
- Balcony (in some apartments) with river or hill views
- Sun terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Paid parking available
The honest picture
Dream Apartments Dundee's genuine strength is a central, well-appointed apartment right next to both universities, with hotel-style flexibility and full kitchens that suit short stays or visiting family. The honest counterpoint: this is not purpose-built student accommodation, does not appear on major student housing platforms, and doesn't offer the academic-year tenancy structure, student support services, or per-room pricing that dedicated student halls provide, so it's not a direct substitute for a term-time student let. As always, contact the property directly to check whether longer stays are available and what the actual cost would work out to for your situation.
Who Dream Apartments Dundee suit?
Strong fit: students' visiting family or friends who want a comfortable, central base for a short trip; students needing temporary accommodation for a few nights while sorting out a longer-term let; anyone attending an open day, graduation, or short course who wants a self-catered apartment near both universities.
Weaker fit: students looking for a standard academic-year tenancy with student support services; those who want per-week, student-hall-style pricing and a long-term contract.
For dedicated student halls with academic-year contracts, browse student accommodation in Dundee and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Dream Apartments Dundee?
Dream Apartments Dundee is at 138 West Marketgait, Dundee, about a 2-minute walk from the University of Dundee.
Is Dream Apartments Dundee student accommodation?
It's a serviced apartment building typically booked for short stays through hotel and holiday-let platforms, rather than a dedicated, academic-year student hall.
What room types does Dream Apartments Dundee offer?
One and two-bedroom serviced apartments, some with balconies and river or hill views.
Can I book Dream Apartments Dundee for a full academic year?
It's primarily set up for short, nightly stays; contact the property directly to check whether longer-term bookings are possible.
How far is Dream Apartments Dundee from Abertay University?
About 520 yards.
Who is Dream Apartments Dundee good for?
It suits short stays, such as open days, graduation, or visiting family, rather than a full term-time student tenancy.
