Student Accommodation in Bristol

With around 44,000 students calling the city home, Bristol is a hotbed for student housing. Whether you’re looking for private student halls, big student houses or a one-bed flat, you'll find plenty of options here within range of both Bristol universities.

After all, UniHomes has got you sorted when it comes to searching for student accommodation in Bristol. We're here to take the stress out of hunting for housing by bringing the best options from across the market into one convenient place, whether you're after halls, houses or flats. And what's more, all properties featured on our website come with bills included – so that's another job you can tick off!

Why use UniHomes in Bristol?

Bristol was one of the first cities UniHomes launched in, way back in 2019. In the years since, we've helped thousands of Bristol students like you find their next student accommodation - with bills already included. 

Founded by ex-students, we're here to make student living stress-free. We work with 30+ Bristol letting agents to showcase the city's best student accommodation in one convenient platform, saving you time and hassle comparing options across multiple sites. And when you move in, we'll set up your utilities so you can get on with enjoying uni. 

The Bristol student housing market: trends explained

Clifton's status as the most-searched for Bristol area for student housing is unsurprising. It's naturally very handy for the University of Bristol's Clifton Campus, but with Bristol Zoo, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the Downs all falling within Clifton's boundaries, there's always loads to do in the area. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants dotted around the area, perfect for starting your Saturday night in before heading on to the city centre.

Speaking of which... not only is Bristol city centre great for shopping thanks to it being home to brand names like Primark, Bershka, Urban Outfitters, and more, it's also filled with independent art galleries, local cafés, small-chain eateries, micro pubs, and niche bars – making it a haven for those who like to shop small and appreciate art and culture. The city centre's nightlife is great, too, thanks to its abundance of bars and venues like Milk Thistle, La Sorella, White Bear, Tribe of Frog, Lakota, Woods... the list goes on! If this is your vibe, then maybe a student flat in Bristol city centre is the move for you.

If you're a student at the University of the West of England, student accommodation in Bristol's Filton is a strong option. Filton's a little quieter than other parts of Bristol, but is handy for UWE students for getting to campus. Most people living in Filton find that Bristol's stellar transport links make it super easy to get to and from the city centre for nights out and shopping, and nearby Gloucester Road offers loads in terms of cute cafés and indie shops.

Did you know?

A world-famous and ever-mysterious street artist hails from Bristol, and Bristol won't let you forget it. Try going on a Banksy walking tour and seeing if you can spot all 12 (give or take) of his artworks that are hidden around Bristol.

Read more about student life in Bristol

For a deeper dive into what it's really like studying here, check out our ultimate guide to student life in Bristol.

Want help deciding which area to live in? Check out our post on the best places to live in Bristol, and who they're suited to.

What Bristol students say about using UniHomes

Titus says:

"Searching for private accommodation in Bristol made easy. I/we are searching for accommodation for our daughter at UWE [...] I was impressed by the guidance given about the availability (with dates), cost (pppw), location, points of interest and key features of the property which are key considerations in the decision to rent the property."

Isaac says:

"Love this website would come again! Very easy to use and has helped me a lot with looking for houses. Would thoroughly recommend."

Emily says:

"The user experience is great and it's really easy to contact landlords and estate agents through the website."