Best University of Bristol Accommodation, uk

About the University of Bristol 

1. University of Bristol distance from the City Centre:

• Bus - 10-20 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. The University of Bristol has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £2,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Bristol follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book the University of Bristol accommodation on-campus after the university offer to study is accepted is January. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - January

• New postgraduate - June

• For returning students - March

5. Other Campuses of the University of Bristol

• Bristol Doctoral College

• University of Bristol Dental School

Bristol University Student Accommodation Off-Campus Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Bristol. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Bristol student accommodation options include Brunswick Bristol Apartments and Bristol Bridge Apartments.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £800/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended the University of Bristol private lets include Hogarth Close, Downend Road, Junior Suite Apartments, and Two Mile Hill Road.

Secure a Private University of Bristol Housing Without a University Offer Letter

iQ Student Accommodation and Student Roost Accommodation accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Bristol

1. Clifton

Clifton’s average rent is around £750/month. It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Zed Alley and Castle Park.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-25 minutes

2. Redland

Redland’s average rent is around £600/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Zinc Quarter and iQ Bristol.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

3. Cotham and Kingsdown

Cotham and Kingsdown’s average rent is around £650/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options close to campus include Brunswick Bristol Apartments and Bristol Bridge Apartments.

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.