10 minute walk to SETU and 5 minutes from Carlow College.
Bronze Twin
€174 per Week
The Bronze Twin room is a large Private Bedroom suitable for 2 students to share together. This room is ideal for friends travelling to Carlow together to study! Each student gets their own Single Bed, Wardrobe and Study Desk. The Bronze Twin room has its own large private bathroom for the 2 students to share.
Gym
Private Study Desk
Storage and Laundry
Private Room
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Silver
€189 per Week
The Silver room has everything you need to settle into student life. It comes with a Double Bed, Wardrobe and Study Desk. This room is ideal for a student who wants their own bedroom. The Silver room has access to a large bathroom shared with just 1 other student.
Gym
Private Study Desk
Storage and Laundry
Private Room
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Gold Ensuite
€204 per Week
Our Gold Ensuite rooms are everything you imagined college life to be – a private bedroom with a Double Bed, and your own Private Ensuite Bathroom – what more could you want? The Gold Ensuite room comes with a Double Bed, Wardrobe and Study Desk. This room is ideal for a student who wants their own bedroom and ensuite private bathroom.
Gym
Private Study Desk
Storage and Laundry
Private Room
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Gold Plus
€209 per Week
Our Gold Plus rooms are the cream of the crop – a Double Bed in your own Large Private Bedroom plus a Large Private Bathroom all to yourself – what more could you want? The Gold Plus room comes with a Double Bed, Wardrobe and Study Desk. This room is ideal for a student who wants their own private double bedroom and private bathroom.
Gym
Private Study Desk
Storage and Laundry
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Premium Ensuite
€214 per Week
This room is absolutely fab! You will have a bright spacious room fully renovated in 2024, your very own 4ft 6’ Double Bed plus your own newly renovated ensuite bathroom. The Premium room comes with a Double Bed, Double Wardrobe and Study Desk. This room is ideal for a student who values their own large private double bedroom and private bathroom.
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ABOUT HATCH STUDENT LIVING
HATCH Student Living is located right in the centre of Carlow Town, housing a vibrant international student community in a secure central location. Our communal area includes a gym, laundry and social space. HATCH Student Living offers the perfect blend of convenience and community, with easy access to SETU, Carlow College and all essential amenities. HATCH will become the place you call home during your studies in Carlow.
HATCH CARLOW FACILITIES
Gym Facilities
Stay in shape without leaving HATCH. We have a fitness centre with the latest exercise machines and weights free to use for HATCH residents.
Courtyard & Social Spaces
Whether it’s reading a book or chatting with friends, relax, chill and have fun in our Lower Ground Floor Courtyard.
Social Events
Get to meet students from other nationalities. We have a calendar of social events throughout the year for HATCH residents. We are also located very close to all the pubs and cafes in Carlow!
Superfast Broadband
Whether it’s reading a book, social media, or streaming a movie, enjoy our superfast Wi-Fi in your room and throughout the building.
All Inclusive Bills
No need to sign up for utilities. All-inclusive bills covering your rent, utilities, water, waste, and Wi-Fi.
Laundry
Keep your dirty washing out of your room! We have state of the art economical laundry facilities (washers and dryers) exclusively for the use of HATCH residents.
Customer Support
If you have a problem, we are there to help. Our on-site Manager and Accommodation Assistants can help you with any queries.
Monitored Access System
A secure and safe place to live while you attend College or University.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT SPECIAL TERMS APPLY TO BRONZE TWIN ROOM BOOKINGS?
- An Administration Charge of €100 is payable to complete each booking.
- Payment of €500 Booking Deposit and signing the Room Agreement deferred until 1 August 2025.
- Those students with a Bronze Twin Room booking automatically join the Priority Waiting List for a Single Room. As more Single Rooms become available they will be offered first to those on the Priority Waiting List.
- Between 1 August and 28 August 2025 there is free cancellation for Bronze Twin Rooms where a replacement student tenant has been found for the room.
- If the booking is cancelled after 29 August 2025 the Booking Deposit becomes non-refundable.
HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?
- You can book your room on the HATCH website. An Administration Charge of €100 is payable to complete each booking.
- To confirm a booking a Booking Deposit of €500 is payable within 28 days of booking.
- The Room Agreement must be signed within 28 days of booking. This is a Fixed Term Room Agreement covering the 41-week Tenancy Period from 29 August 2025 to 12 June 2026.
IS THE BOOKING DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?
- The Booking Deposit of €500 is payable within 28 days of making your booking.
- After the 28-day period, the Booking Deposit is fully refundable up to 29 August 2025 where a replacement student tenant has been found for the room.
- If the booking is cancelled after 29 August 2025 the Booking Deposit becomes non-refundable.
WHAT’S THE SECURITY DEPOSIT AND IS IT REFUNDABLE?
- Once you move in your Booking Deposit becomes your Security Deposit.
- The Security Deposit is refundable 4 weeks after the end of the Tenancy Period, less any deductions for non-payment of any Room Fees due, any bills owing, and any damage beyond normal wear and tear at the end of the Tenancy Period.
WHEN DO I PAY?
- Room Fees for the 41-week Tenancy Period are payable in one of three ways:
- One instalment on 1 August 2025 to avail of a €150 payment discount.
- Three equal instalments on 1 August 2025, 1 November 2025 and 1 February 2026.
- Nine equal monthly instalments commencing on 1 August 2025 and ending on 1 April 2026. In this case the Security Deposit is increased from €500 to an amount equal to the monthly instalment and this additional deposit amount is payable by 1 August 2025.
- Where a booking is cancelled after 29 August 2025 Room Fees are non-refundable unless a replacement student has been found for the room.
DO I NEED A GUARANTOR?
Yes you will need a parental guarantor to sign your contract unless you have paid your Room Fees in full in advance.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME WHEN MOVING IN?
- Your apartment and bedroom will be fully furnished.
- All you need, other than your own belongings, is a duvet, pillow, towels and bed linen. Contact us if you would like to buy a bedding pack which will be in your room on arrival.
WHAT IF I LEAVE EARLY?
- If you decide to leave early you remain responsible for the rent for the duration for your tenancy. However, if you are able to find a suitable replacement for your room, then the tenancy will be cancelled, and a rent refund will be given.
- The Security Deposit becomes non-refundable if you leave early.
WHAT IF I DON'T LIKE MY FLATMATES?
We understand it can be tough sometimes living with new friends. We have a lot of experience in mentoring. If you are having difficulties settling in, please let us know.
WHAT ABOUT SAFETY & SECURITY
At HATCH we go over and above to make sure our properties are safe and secure using state of the art access control and CCTV systems. But don’t forget, security is a community experience also, your friends and roommates rely on you too.
DO I HAVE A TV?
Our focus is delivering you with superfast Wi-Fi throughout so that you can stream to your hearts content. Our residents tell us this is more important than basic TV so there is no TV provided.
DO I HAVE WIFI?
High speed broadband, and unlimited access. There is nothing more to say!
WILL MY APARTMENT BE CLEANED DURING MY STAY?
- Students will be expected to maintain the cleanliness of the shared facilities and their own bedroom.
- Our cleaners will clean the common areas outside of the apartment on a regular basis.
IS THERE A MAINTENANCE SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Log any maintenance requests online by email or through our portal and we will respond quickly. If there is a problem let us know, and we will do everything we can to help.
WILL MY APARTMENT BE INSPECTED?
Yes, inspections will be carried out in each apartment a number of times during your stay and any damages or cleanliness issues will be addressed by the management team. Additional charges may be incurred for damages and/or cleaning services.
CAN I STAY OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS?
Yes we offer extended stays through the summer months. Please contact us for details.
CAN I HAVE PETS?
Sorry, we don’t accommodate pets at HATCH.
CAN I GET POST/PARCELS?
Post is delivered by the post office to your apartment post box. For online shopping and parcel post we will sign for them and keep them at the office for you to collect.
CAN FRIENDS/FAMILY STAY?
Guests are permitted at certain times but only with advance notice to HATCH via email. HATCH reserves the right to restrict guests if necessary for operational, security or safety reasons.