The Lister Gate Studios

Hotels
7.4 (90 reviews)
32 Lister Gate , Nottingham , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable bedding
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Unresponsive service
Confusing access

Categories

Cleanliness
6.61
The property had hair dye stains on the floor and was reported to be dirty with rubbish smells.
Service
8.08
Management was unresponsive, leading to significant problems in communication.
Location
8.62
Location was central but confusing to find without proper signage.
Room Quality
6.57
Lower quality than photos, tiny bathroom, and several issues with shower and heating.
Amenities
7.6
Limited kitchen utilities and issues with TV and water supply.
Value for Money
6.56
Guests felt they did not receive a fair value for the high cost of the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.61
No specific comments regarding food and beverage; rated average.
Overall Experience
6.58
Numerous issues led to an uncomfortable stay, causing early departure.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:14

Property Description

Prime Location in Nottingham City Centre
Situated just moments away from popular attractions like National Ice Centre and Nottingham Castle, Lister Gate Studios offers the perfect base for your city adventures.

Modern Amenities for a Comfortable Stay
Enjoy a seamless stay with free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and allergy-free accommodations. Relax in front of the flat-screen TV or catch up on laundry with the provided washing machine.

Convenient Access to Transport Hubs
Whether flying in from East Midlands Airport or arriving by train at Leicester Railway Station, reaching Lister Gate Studios is a breeze. Book now to experience Nottingham in style!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 90 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.61
Service: 8.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 6.57
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 6.58
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Aleksandra solo_traveller pl
7
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Grace extended_group ie
7
A clean well-located stay with a great shower; unfortunately let down by an uncomfortable mattress
Pros:

The property itself was very clean and well maintained, which we really appreciated. The location was excellent and made everything very convenient. The shower was also a highlight; lovely and hot, with great water pressure.

Cons:

The property itself was very clean, which was a real positive and much appreciated. However, the mattress was extremely uncomfortable ; it felt like the springs were gone on both sides, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
It was also a shame that the hallway had a very strong, unpleasant smell, and there was a bin bag left there for the duration of our two-night stay.
I felt comfortable during the stay as I was with a friend, but I don’t think I would have felt as comfortable staying there on my own.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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julia couple gb
5
Not a comfortable night skeep
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Bed was so uncomfortable felt every spring and new mattress is needed. He came back after one night instead of 2

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
4
Good sized room, comfy bed, awful customer service and smell + no hot water in kitchen - wouldn’t return unless issues f
Pros:

Ideally, centrally, located.
Spacious.
Comfortable bed.
Functioning smart TV.
Good natural and artificial lighting.
Good lock box facilities and instructions regarding the same.
Good / powerful shower.

Cons:

Unacceptable communication. Both in terms of ability to get hold of anyone and in terms of rudeness / lack of customer service. Completely useless AI type phone feature that just loops around. When I did manage to speak to someone she was curt / rude and unapologetic when issues regarding lack of hot water were raised.

Unacceptable smell caused by bin waste being stored inside the building - nauseating levels of odour which nearly made be vomit every time I had to walk through the communal areas. I’ve never experienced anything like it. Foul and unhygienic.

No hot water via the kitchen sink available. I had to boil the kettle to wash up the dishes.

No information provided regarding parking and no one answering calls when I called in advance to seek this option.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Esra family_with_children tr
7
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Ebony couple gb
6
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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lila couple gb
3
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Lee couple ee
1
A total nightmare
Pros:

I like the location

Cons:

Room was miles away within the complex, many stairs, lots of heavy luggage, no elevator, little to no customer support, (stranded outside the door for hours) then sent the wrong instructions, then got sent the wrong instructions again, then again, then again,,finally figured it out got myself anyway, inside? nowhere to hang clothes, no working tv, very cramped space, one towel for 2 people, just, nobody cares at this place.
Undoubtedly the most over priced, tiny spaced and under provided studio apartment I’ve rented in years. I hope I never have to stay there again.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Jae Yeon solo_traveller gb
3
Tolerable place of stay for a night's stay close to the city centre, but would find somewhere else
Pros:

Close to the Broadmarsh bus station and the train station.

Cons:

Very basic with minimal/absent ameneties (no coat hangers, no beside table, no hairdryer, nowhere to hang towels) and aweful automated customer support. If you are staying for more than a night, I would recommend paying slightly more for somewhere else (if you don't mind sharing, the city's hostel would be better). Also, none of the issues (no TV access, no hot water in sink, no bowls nor spoons) that I raised upon arriving were solved. By the way, no freezer compartment and good luck trying to cook anything on the teflon-peeled pans.

2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Beata couple hu
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
5
Basic accommodation, not much else offered
Pros:

Central to the location we needed.

Cons:

Spartan furnishings, eg, one chair, no bedside table, no bedside light, no hooks to hang coats.
TV did not work.
The stairs to climb to our studio were horrible.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Suzanne couple gb
7
Great location, uncomfortable bed!
Pros:

Location was perfect.

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable, rolled into middle, felt every spring, no support, we both slept badly and came away with many aches and pains. It felt like it was an old used one. With an improved mattress, this place would be tip top.
Would also have benefited from a complimentary small shower gel as we had forgotten ours!

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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DALAL solo_traveller kw
5
اقامة مقبولة الى حد ما ولكن لن اكررها في هذا المكان
Cons:

المكان غير نظيف بمجرد تحريك السرير واذا به مليء بالاوساخ والاتربة التي لم يتم تنظيفها لفترة طويلة

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Dannii couple gb
1
no words.
Pros:

Only good thing about it is it’s a 5-10 minute walk from everything.

Cons:

I can’t begin to explain the awful experience we had at this accommodation. The shower was run for no longer than 20 seconds to see if the hot water was working (of which it wasn’t to then find the shower was leaking, fully flooded underneath the floors. Called the emergency number multiple times to get no answer, called other number provided to get hung up on and blocked. A message eventually got back to us basically saying “sorry we will get someone out” to then never get anyone there. We physically couldn’t use the water, we had spoken to one of the residents who’s paying thousands for somewhere that have only recently got water back. Bins were in the building so all you could smell was rubbish pink/red stains all over the floor- AND I HAVEN’T EVEN GOT MY DEOSIT BACK… of which they said would be sent back immediately after check out. It was dirty, they clearly didn’t even hoover. They won’t get back to me in regard to ANYTHING, so I have taken matters further to get my money back. DO NOT CHOOSE THIS STUDIO.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

AVOID!! I don’t usually leave reviews but I wanted to warn people about Room 4, Lister Gate, Nottingham I stayed here last week and the room was so dirty which I was shocked at considering they also take a £100 deposit, I tried contacting numerous people about this and nobody got back to me and I’m still waiting 6 days later and they also still have my deposit, I’ve provided photo evidence of this disgusting place!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gifty couple gb
7
I have a good stay and wilbook the house again anytime I come to Nottingham.I enjoyed my stay there
Cons:

There was no floor mat at the bathroom

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
2
I had a lot of negative experiences with this room. Would definitely avoid.
Pros:

The room was spacious that was it.

Cons:

1. The room had no water on the 2nd day of my stay
2. The door to get in/out of the building was stuck and I couldn't leave causing me to miss my appointment.
3. The shower is small, and the sink is genuinely comically tiny.
4. They said on the listing that there was a washing machine facility in the kitchen. There was none, and I called you guys to tell me if it was there and the representative said it was a mistake on the website. This was detrimental as I planned on using that washing machine.
5. The pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Trinity couple za
3
Not good for unfortunately. ai have to move to book other hotels because of the challenges at the studio
Pros:

Inside the unit was very clean

Cons:

Everything especially noise while sleeping. TV not working, no communication with the property owner and safety in general inside the property was a challenge to me. You call the owner and the owner will promise this and that and never happen.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
5
2026-01-02 via Nuitee