Student Accommodation Bristol

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Most sought after location for students in Bristol!

Accommodation and living costs can be expensive.

Clifton offers all the best and most unique bars, pubs and restaurants in Bristol. The very best are hidden away and few people discover them, so stray away from the mainstream and go and find them!

Prices in Clifton are definitely more expensive than other areas and with so many students flocking to Clifton, it can get crowded and noisy – but this creates a buzzing atmosphere!

Transport links are numerous – Bristol University is located right in the heart of Clifton so many students walk. There are fab bus links in and around town and out to UWE as well as Clifton Down railway station right on Whiteladies Road.

Parking is a slight nightmare in and around Clifton! If you don’t need your car or prefer it to have 2 wing-mirrors then maybe leave it at home!

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Students everywhere! This is where the majority of Bristol University Students live. Great atmosphere and a real ‘campus’ feel! Everyone wondering around in Jack Wills and flip flops!

Can be a little bit noisy and busy at 4am!

Cotham is a slightly quirkier and more laid back version of Clifton. It boasts relaxed and chilled-out bars with lots of cheeky takeaways and organic deli’s! You can eat around the World if you look hard enough.

Too much choice can be the only negative to this!

Transport links are numerous – Bristol University is located nearby as are the local hospitals so lots of hot doctors and nurses passing through! Many students walk to the Triangle and Whiteladies Road is seconds away.

Parking is pretty dreadful around Cotham but it’s always fun jamming your car into a shoebox space!

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A quieter, more ‘grown-up’ student area.

Accommodation can be hard to find as this is more of a residential area.

The biggest draw to Redland is its proximity to The Downs – a lush expanse of green where Uni sports matches are played, picnics are eaten and calories are burned!

A more family orientated, mature feel which can lead to more complaints about student noise!

Located a few minutes’ walk from Whiteladies where there are more bus stops than people! Can walk to Uni, town and the Zoo!

Parking is again an issue! Easier not to have a car as you have to pay to park at Uni and its hard to find a space!

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An alternative bohemian area where anything goes! A real mix of students and graduates from both Uni’s.

Accomodation is sought after and the standards can vary!

Gloucester Road has a real eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and pubs. Students love to head up here at the weekends and spend time in the underground clubs until the early hours.

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Gloucester Road leads straight up to UWE so the transport links are fab! Lots of students cycle because it is so close!

Parking is easier in these areas but traffic on the Gloucester Road is horrific!

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Sandwiched right in the middle of everything! Walk to the Waterfront and Cabot’s Circus in a matter of minutes. Save money getting around!

Very noisy and busy and expensive!! Accommodation can be cramped and can vary in niceness!! You may end up spending more money as you can just nip out for a Starbucks!

You have an amazing selection of areas to choose from to eat and drink right on your doorstep, whatever the time of day! Try Magic Roll – the healthier option to a greasy elephant leg at 3am!

Busy and chaotic but this seems to suit some students who love to be immersed in the hectic swing of city life.

Transport links as you can imagine are fab and frequent!

Parking in the city is nearly impossible without having to pay and display! Having a car here is a definite no no!

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A quieter, less chaotic student area nicknamed ‘Fishponds Village’ for its small town feel. Populated with UWE students who love the close proximity to University.

The area is not as nice as Clifton, Cotham, Redland but then the price reflects this!

Small local pubs and ‘one-off’ places to eat in Fishponds. Lovely little local coffee houses to waste a morning. Lack of chain places which makes the pace feel slower and makes you feel far from busy city life.

Fishponds can end up feeling isolated and far from where things are happening.

Great transport links, lots of people cycle and run to Uni and out into the country. Lots of people have their cars if they live here because on-street parking is easy!

Have to drive or travel to get anywhere! Nothing is really a walk-able distance!

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Located close to the Gloucester Road and even closer to Uni. Bristol Rugby ground is here so there is a great atmosphere on match days! Lots of students choose to live round here.

Parking can be hard at the weekends when the rugby is on. Traffic is also fairly horrible on the main road into town.

The Gloucester Road is the place to head to grab a bite to eat or to have a quick (or lots of) drink. There are a few local pubs in these areas which are good for a Tuesday Night Pub Quiz!

No actual proper shops or places to eat in Horfield.

Great transport links on the main road into town and to Uni. Students get on their bikes or take cars because parking is a doddle outside their houses!

Traffic is a slight nightmare during rush-hour times!