Transom House
City centre accommodation.
Transom House
Transom on Victoria Street is a unique spot, where ancient buildings and modern tower blocks jostle, and the calm of the floating harbour beckons.
Managed by our partners Capitol Students, this accommodation is ideal if you're studying at Spike Island or Arnolfini, the Old City and St Nick's Market are minutes away for amazing street food and lively nightlife when studying's done.
Connect by ferry to Bower Ashton – or take a quick bus to Frenchay Campus.
Why choose Transom House?
- Lively location – close to the Old City and historic harbour, great for culture, inspiration, nightlife and part-time work.
- Brilliant transport links – well connected by buses and close to Temple Meads station.

What's included
In your room
- Three-quarter size bed
- A shower room with sink and loo if you're ensuite
- Under-bed storage
- Bedside cabinet
- Wardrobe
- Desk and desk chair
In the communal areas
- Two bathrooms per flat - if you don't have an ensuite room
- Fridge/freezers, microwave, oven and hob
- Sofa
- Breakfast bar and stools
- Iron and ironing board, vacuum, mop and bucket, dust pan and brush
Facilities
- Internet access - ASK4
- TV point in bedroom - don't forget about your TV licence
- Laundry
- Small bike storage
- Parking - no
- CCTV
- Staff on site 24/7, with security presence in the evenings
- Customer service desk at Frenchay Campus, onsite staff to help with any issues
Transom House is non-smoking throughout.
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Location
Transom House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AH.
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Cost
Accommodation costs are for 44 weeks.
Room type |
Annual rent |
Cost per week |
118 x classic |
£7,138.12 |
£162.23 |
12 x premium en-suite |
£7,825.84 |
£177.86 |
4 x premium shared |
£7,395.96 |
£168.09 |
Insurance, provided by Endsleigh, is included in Transom House accommodation costs.
You apply to Transom House through the University and we allocate the rooms. Capitol Students then issues your tenancy agreement and manages the residence agreement and manages the residence.
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