Nelson and Drake House

City centre accommodation.

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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.
Nelson and Drake House student accommodation in Bristol city centre

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.

1. Marketgate, Bond Street South, Bristol, BS1 3PG

If you are after city centre living, Marketgate is a great place to live if you’d prefer to be in the centre of a buzzing city.

2. Blenheim Court, Marlborough Street, BS1 3NW

Super-convenient transport. Close to part-time work opportunities. All-ensuite rooms. Vibrant lively neighbourhood.

3. Phoenix Court, Bond Street South, Old Market, Bristol, BS1 3PH

Fresh, bright, en-suite rooms. 120 shops and restaurants and a cinema on your doorstep. Frenchay Campus is easy to get to by bus.

4. Host Transom House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AH

Ideal if you're studying at Spike Island or Arnolfini, the Old City and St Nicks Market are minutes away for amazing streetfood and lively nightlife. Great transport links, modern, airy rooms.

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.

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