Student city guide to Bristol

Search for student accommodation by area or university on a user-friendly site like iqsa.com. You can also use our iQ Student Accommodation search tool to quickly find student accommodation near Bristol, close to the local unis.     

If you want a head start on your Bristol student housing search, start looking in October. Once you have a better idea of which options you like and where you want to live in Bristol, we suggest booking no later than January.    

When booking student accommodation in Bristol, there are a few things to keep in mind:  

• Do some research to find out which area you'd like to be in. Our Bristol City Guide can help. 
• Ask landlords and building managers plenty of questions, like if parking is available and about deposits.  
• Find out if the rent includes any bills 
• Check out what furniture and appliances are included  

The best area to rent your student accommodation will depend on where you're studying.  

• BIMM: Accommodation in Water Lane House is ideal for music students, as it's only four minutes from BIMM. Water Lane House offers studio accommodation with an onsite gym, cinema, lounge, study room and private dining room.   

• University of Bristol: The uni doesn't have a main campus, but most of the buildings and activities are in the 'University Precinct' in the city centre. Student accommodation close to the heart of the city is ideal, but you can also take a short bus ride to campus if you live further out. 

• University of West England: The UWE is made up of several campuses around Bristol, including Glenside, St Matthias, and the city centre. The Gloucester Campus is on the West Quay, and the Frenchay Campus is just outside Bristol. The best Bristol student accommodation will depend on which campus you're attending.   

Bristol has big-city energy that students love, but it's still small enough to have a friendly community atmosphere. Start your Bristol student accommodation search today with the specialists at iQ.