Nelson and Drake House
City centre accommodation.
Nelson and Drake House
Urban as it comes yet well-connected to City, Frenchay and Glenside campuses, Nelson and Drake House offer a buzzing high-rise city-centre community.
Shops, bars, and the Old City's street markets and nightlife right on your doorstep.
Nelson and Drake House are managed by our partners Unite Students, and have recently been refurbished. Fresh rooms, a new common room, study room and courtyard mean you'll soon feel at home.
Why choose Nelson and Drake House?
- The most central accommodation – everything Bristol has to offer is in walking distance, including plenty of part-time work.
- Well-connected – on all the major bus routes, with a stop right outside for Frenchay campus.
What's included
In your room
- Three-quarter size beds
- Under bed storage
- Bedside cabinet
- Wardrobe
- Desk and chair
In the communal areas
- 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 the bedroom - but don't forget your TV Licence
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Lift
- Parking – no
- CCTV
- On site support
- 24/7 emergency contact centre
- Common room with pool table, table tennis and table football, sofa and TV, study area and separate study room, vending machines
- Free MyUnite app to log maintenance requests
Good to know: Nelson and Drake House is non-smoking throughout.
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Location
Nelson and Drake House, Rupert Street, Bristol, BS1 2PZ.
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Cost
Accommodation costs are for 42 weeks.
| Room type | Annual rent | Cost per week |
| 85 x classic (shared bathroom) | £6,468.84 | £154.02 |
| 190 x premium (shared bathroom) | £6,468.84 | £154.02 |
| 26 x premium en-suite | £6,683.04 | £159.12 |
| 1 x self contained flat | £13,066.20 | £311.10 |
Insurance, provided by Endsleigh, is included in Nelson and Drake House accommodation costs.
You apply to Nelson and Drake House through the University and we allocate the rooms. Unite Students then issues your tenancy agreement and manages the residence.
Next steps
How to apply for accommodation
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