The Old Mill is a 409-room student accommodation at 21 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5EF, blending a historic mill building with a £3 million refurbishment. It offers non-en-suite rooms in cluster flats of 1 to 6 bedrooms, self-contained studios, and 1-bedroom flats, with all-inclusive bills and genuinely affordable pricing for central Dundee. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who The Old Mill suits.
The Old Mill Dundee
| Item | Details |
| Address | 21 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5EF |
| Total rooms | 409 |
| Room types | Non-en-suite rooms in 1-6 bed cluster flats, self-contained studios, 1-bedroom flats |
| Walk to Abertay University | About 7 minutes |
| Walk to University of Dundee | About 6 to 10 minutes |
| Bills | All-inclusive (electricity, internet, contents insurance) |
The rooms and prices
The Old Mill combines the charm of a historic building with a thorough £3 million refurbishment, offering non-ensuite rooms in cluster flats ranging from single-bed to 6-bed configurations, self-contained studios for those who want full privacy, and 1-bedroom flats with a separate bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area. Non-ensuite rooms share communal bathroom facilities, while every room comes fully furnished with a 3/4 bed, desk and chair, wardrobe with shelves, wall-mounted bookcase, and vinyl flooring. Rent is all-inclusive, covering electricity, internet, and contents insurance. Guide prices start from around £90 per week for non-en-suite rooms, rising for studios and 1-bed flats, making The Old Mill one of the most affordable options in central Dundee, so confirm current rates and room type at booking.
Location and getting around
The Old Mill sits right in Dundee's city center on Brown Street, putting both universities within easy walking distance: Abertay University is about a 7-minute walk, and the University of Dundee is 6 to 10 minutes away. Lidl is a 5-minute walk for affordable groceries, and Overgate Shopping Centre is about 6 minutes away for weekend shopping. PureGym Dundee is close by if you want a workout beyond what's on site, and history and science enthusiasts are a short walk from the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum and Dundee Science Centre. Dundee's nearest bus station is a stone's throw away, and the train station is about a 15 to 18-minute walk, with Dundee Airport around a 9-minute drive for those flying in. My tip: The Old Mill's historic mill character combined with a recent refurbishment gives it a genuinely different feel to Dundee's newer, more corporate-style halls, worth experiencing on a viewing if character matters to you as much as price.
Amenities
- Communal lounge with TV (including Sky TV in some areas)
- Games room with pool, ping pong and beer pong
- Vending machines
- On-site laundry
- Bike storage
- Secure access and 24/7 assistance
The honest picture
The Old Mill's strengths are genuinely affordable pricing for a central Dundee location, a historic building with real character following its £3 million refurbishment, and a short walk to both universities. Reviews from students at both Dundee universities and even the University of St. Andrews (who choose it for value while researching in Dundee) consistently praise the affordability and central position. The honest counterpoint: non-en-suite rooms mean sharing communal bathroom facilities, so it suits students who are comfortable with that trade-off in exchange for lower rent, rather than those who want a private bathroom as standard. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price before booking.
Who The Old Mill Dundee suit?
Strong fit: students who want genuinely affordable, central Dundee accommodation within walking distance of both universities; those who appreciate a characterful, historic building over a new-build tower; students happy with shared bathroom facilities in exchange for lower rent.
Weaker fit: students who want a private en-suite bathroom as standard and those who want the newest possible fit-out rather than a refurbished historic building.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Dundee and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is the Old Mill in Dundee?
The Old Mill is at 21 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5EF, in the city center.
What room types does The Old Mill offer?
Non-ensuite rooms in 1-6 bed cluster flats, self-contained studios, and 1-bedroom flats.
How much is The Old Mill, Dundee?
Guide prices start from around £90 per week for non-ensuite rooms, rising for studios and 1-bed flats, with rent fully inclusive of electricity, internet, and contents insurance.
What amenities does The Old Mill have?
A communal lounge with a TV, a games room with pool and ping pong, on-site laundry, bike storage, and 24/7 assistance.
How far is the Old Mill from Dundee's universities?
About a 7-minute walk to Abertay University and 6 to 10 minutes to the University of Dundee.
Is The Old Mill good for students?
Yes, it's a popular, affordable hall known for its central location and historic character following a £3 million refurbishment.
