Oh, how student accommodation has come a long way since I was in college.

For the record, I only graduated from college one year ago and I'm still feeling shook looking at just how different this accommodation is in comparison to some of the literal kips I lived in. Now, I understand that it's only a small percentage of the population that actually end up in accommodation like this but with the demand for student homes, it appears we're going to see more and more of these luxury all-inclusive student villages popping up. And when I say all-inclusive, I mean these new student homes are packing everything. From free croissants and coffee every morning to a gym and cinema room, we're going back to school to simply live here. Situated on Church St near Smithfield in the city centre, LIVStudent is a new student residence that practically looks like a hotel.

Want a tour of what's on offer?

The bedroom

Games room

The gym

The sitting room

More common kitchen space for all students

Cinema room

Impressive. LIVStudent accommodation prices start at €265 a week per room. Rooms and apartments vary in price and you can check out all on offer here. LIVStudent follows Uninest in this new wave of luxury student accommodation offerings in Ireland. Uninest is located in both Cork and Dublin with apartment blocks featuring a bowling alley, yep, a bowling alley. You can check out rooms and rates here.