Student Accommodation in Bristol City Centre

Bristol's city centre is full of life at all hours of the day, with bars, pubs and nightlife all within walking distance. This makes it perfect for anyone who wants to be in the heart of the action, as well as the student social scene. Home to Bristol's top-rated bars, like the Milk Thistle and Tonight Josephine, the district is perfect for those who like to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle of city centre living.

Student housing in Bristol city centre tends to be a bit more expensive than areas further out due to the great location. But with museums and art galleries close by, and the shopping centre Cabot Circus centrally located, and all the amenities you need on hand, many students think it's worth it. While the student housing here mainly consists of flats and apartments, you'll also find private halls and houses big enough for 4-5 students.

The city centre is a short 15-minute walk from the University of Bristol, making it perfect for those studying at the campus. The University of the West of England is slightly further afield, taking about 25-minutes on the bus, but the city's great transport links will get you there easily. If you're staying at UWE and fancy staying a bit closer, try looking in Horfield or Fishponds.

Bristol city centre is consistently one of the city's most popular areas for searching for accommodation among students. For the 2024-25 letting season, it had the most searches of any Bristol area on the UniHomes website, and it's consistently stayed in the top three Bristol areas in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 letting seasons too.

Why UniHomes?

We work with a wide range of Bristol letting agents and landlords to showcase the best student housing in Bristol city centre from across the market, all in one convenient platform. UniHomes takes the stress out of student living by making it easy for you to filter and compare your options, and because bills are already included in the price of rent! That's one less thing to worry about sorting when you move in.