Parklands is a new-for-2025 Prestige Student Living hall at 63 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5AQ, offering 163 beds across en-suite rooms and a genuine ladder of studio tiers. With all-inclusive bills, up to 425 Mbps Wi-Fi, and standout social spaces, including a rooftop terrace and Sky Lounge, it's one of Dundee's newest luxury options. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Parklands suits.
Parklands Dundee
| Item | Details |
| Address | 63 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5AQ |
| Operator | Prestige Student Living |
| Total beds | 163 |
| Room types | Standard Ensuite up to Premium Plus Studio, including an Accessible Studio |
| Walk to Abertay University | About 10 to 11 minutes |
| Walk to University of Dundee | About 10 minutes, or a 4-minute drive |
| Bills | All-inclusive, plus contents insurance and up to 425 Mbps Wi-Fi |
The rooms and prices
Parklands offers a genuine spread of room tiers, from Standard Ensuite rooms with a shared kitchen through to a full studio ladder, including the Classic Studio Plus at 19.8 to 21.5 square meters and an Accessible Studio at 25.3 square meters on the ground floor. Every room comes with a comfortable bed, large desk and chair, and roomy storage, with studios adding a private bathroom and kitchen equipped with a combi microwave, fridge-freezer, and hob. Rent is all-inclusive, covering utilities and contents insurance, with Wi-Fi up to 425 Mbps throughout. Guide prices for 2026/27 start from around £175 per week, so confirm current rates and room type at booking, and ask about the referral cashback offer if you know another student considering Parklands.
Location and getting around
Parklands sits on Brown Street in central Dundee, about 10 to 11 minutes' walk from Abertay University and around 10 minutes on foot or a 4-minute drive from the University of Dundee. Superdrug Pharmacy and Richardson Pharmacy are just around the corner, and Tesco Express and Lidl Supermarket cover everyday groceries nearby. The V&A Dundee, Overgate Shopping Centre, and the Riverside Walk are all within easy reach for days off, alongside plenty of cafes, pubs, and entertainment venues. My tip: As one of Dundee's newest luxury halls, Parklands' rooftop terrace and sky lounge are a genuine step up from older buildings nearby, worth seeing on a viewing if premium social space is a priority for you.
Amenities
- Games hub with pool table and table football
- Fully equipped gym
- Rooftop terrace
- Sky Lounge with city views
- Communal TV and garden
- Study space and air-conditioned study pods
- Laundry room
- Bike storage
- Limited paid parking (5 spaces)
- Disabled access
The honest picture
Parklands' strengths are a genuinely new, luxury specification for 2025, standout social spaces including the Sky Lounge and rooftop terrace, and fast 425 Mbps Wi-Fi throughout. The honest counterpoint: as a brand-new building, on-site parking is limited to just five paid spaces, so it's not a realistic option if you're planning to bring a car, and as a newer property, there's a shorter track record of resident reviews to draw on compared to Dundee's more established halls. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price before booking.
Who Parklands, Dundee, suits
Strong fit: students who want a genuinely new, luxury building with standout social spaces; those who value fast Wi-Fi and air-conditioned study pods; students who don't need on-site parking.
Weaker fit: students who want to bring a car, given only five paid parking spaces are available, and those who prefer an established hall with a longer track record of reviews.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Dundee and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Parklands in Dundee?
Parklands is at 63 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5AQ, in the city center.
What room types does Parklands offer?
Standard ensuite rooms up to premium plus studios, including an accessible studio on the ground floor.
How much is Parklands Dundee?
Guide prices for 2026/27 start from around £175 per week, with rent fully inclusive of utilities, contents insurance, and up to 425 Mbps Wi-Fi.
What amenities does Parklands have?
A games hub, gym, rooftop terrace, Sky Lounge, study pods, laundry room, and bike storage.
How far is Parklands from Dundee's universities?
About 10 to 11 minutes' walk to Abertay University and around 10 minutes to the University of Dundee.
Is Parklands good for students?
Yes, it's a new-for-2025 luxury hall known for its rooftop terrace and Sky Lounge, though on-site parking is very limited.
