John Burnet Hall undergraduate accommodation

John Burnet Hall is a small, traditional residence between the town centre and the North Haugh.  

The hall has a main building and an annexe. Originally the Atholl Hotel, John Burnet Hall became a residence in 1965. The hall is named after the classicist John Burnet, who was a Professor of Greek at the University from 1892 to 1926. 

John Burnet Hall is available only to undergraduate students.

John Burnet Hall

Cost

Catered standard, shared, 34 weeks 

Single: £8,083, including £3,083 catering cost. 

Catered standard, single, 34 weeks 

Single: £8,882, including £3,083 catering cost.

Catered en suite, 34 weeks

Single: £10,680, including £3,083 catering cost.

 

Included in residence fees:

  • utilities (gas and electricity)
  • internet access (via your own PC)
  • contents insurance from cover4insurance.com (terms and conditions apply)
  • hall committee subscriptions

Fees vary depending on whether you are staying in catered or self-catered accommodation, whether your room is standard or en suite, and whether you are sharing or not. Check the costs during your application. If you are here for less than an academic year, email accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk for details of fees.

Hall information

John Burnet Hall offers catered standard and catered en suite accommodation.

Standard rooms are in the main building and most en suite rooms are in the annexe.

Each corridor contains shower rooms. They also have communal kitchens for students to make their own light snacks.

The majority of rooms are shared bedrooms for new undergraduates.

Students in John Burnet Hall will get catered meals each week:

  • Monday to Friday: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Saturday and Sunday: breakfast and lunch.

Accessibility

View the AccessAble guide for information about physical access to this building.

Location

John Burnet Hall is between the town centre and the North Haugh. It is close to Arts and Science buildings, the golf courses, and the West Sands beach. 

What is John Burnet Hall like?

As the smallest of the University’s undergraduate residences, John Burnet Hall offers a close-knit community. The student committee is active and works with residence staff to organise regular events like: 

  • film nights 
  • sporting events 
  • hall balls 
  • barbecues 
  • beach games 
  • formal meals 
  • wine and cheese receptions 
  • quizzes 
  • garden parties. 

There is also a hall garden, where residents can grow fruit and vegetables. 

Bedroom

Bedding is not included. You can bring your own duvet, blankets and pillow cases, or order bedding before arriving in St Andrews. Find out more on the bedding information page.

John Burnet Hall has:

  • 42 single standard rooms with single beds
  • 37 single en suite rooms with single beds
  • 64 single beds in shared standard rooms.

You will have a single bed (approximately 3 feet wide) and the following furniture:

  • desk, chair and desk lighting
  • mattress and mattress protector
  • shelves, wardrobe and drawer unit
  • general waste and recycling bins.

Facilities

John Burnet Hall has the following for all residents to use:

Laundry 

The laundry is located on ground floor of the main building, we have four washers and four dryers which are operated by downloading the Washstation app.

For more details, visit the laundry room or ask Reception staff.

Common room 

With a piano, a projector, and a TV room.  

Computer room 

The computer room has six computers which students can use at all hours. 

Internet and television

You may need a TV Licence. See Use devices and wifi in student accommodation for more information on this and other equipment.

Parking

There is no student parking available.

Most students choose to cycle or walk in St Andrews as University buildings and other places in town are not too far away from each other. Learn more about how to travel to and around St Andrews.

To park a car in a University building, you must get a student car parking permit.

Kitchen

There are shared kitchens in the hall. Each kitchen has the following:

  • kettle
  • fridge
  • oven or microwave
  • basin, cutlery tray and sink tidy
  • steam iron and ironing board
  • dustpan and brush, broom, mop and bucket, and vacuum cleaner
  • general waste and recycling bins.

Information about what kitchen items you may bring with you can be found on the What to pack web page. 

Cleaning

You are expected to keep your residence clean and tidy. University staff may carry out regular inspections. Check the Cleaning your student accommodation guide for more information.

Garden

There is a hall garden where residents can grow fruit and vegetables. 

Support

Each Residence has a team of staff who manage reception, porter and housekeeping teams and work closely with Catering, Halls Life and wardens and the Student Committee to ensure the hall operates smoothly and to help you enjoy your time in student accommodation. 

From 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, these staff can answer questions about your accommodation and help you get help from other parts of the University. 

All University halls of residence also have their own Halls Life and wardennial team who live within the hall and are trained to support students with advice on anything from academic matters through to first aid. New students will meet their warden and team of assistant wardens during their moving-in weekend.

Wardens and support

Contact John Burnet Hall

Phone
+44 (0)1334 46 7023
Email
jburnet@st-andrews.ac.uk
Address
John Burnet Hall
University of St Andrews
Links Crescent
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9JF