Things you didn’t know about University Rooms

What is university accommodation called?

A dormitory is the traditional term for a building providing accommodation to a large number of people, particularly in a college or university. Dorm or dorm room has become a common term for a university bedroom. Different blocks of accommodation, often owned or operated by the University on or off campus, are known as Halls of Residence.

How much does uni accommodation cost?

A recent study found the average weekly cost of a room in student accommodation was £147. At UniversityRooms you can stay in private en-suite rooms from as little as £30 a night or enjoy luxury city centre apartments.

UniversityRooms allows anyone to stay in empty University accommodation, predominantly during the Easter and Summer holidays. You do not have to be a student in order to book these rooms. For travellers and groups, this presents an affordable and convenient accommodation option, an opportunity to experience life within a university and benefit from use of the facilities. For universities, this means extra revenue to subsidise student rates.

Yes. Non-students can book empty accommodation rooms, predominantly during the Spring, Summer and Christmas holiday periods with UniversityRooms.com. You can book B&B accommodation as a guest in most colleges in Oxford and Cambridge, providing a behind the scenes look into life at the college, staying in some beautiful and historic buildings in the heart of the town.

Yes. The best way to experience the beautiful and historic colleges of Oxford and Cambridge is to book a stay in the accommodation. UniversityRooms.com allows visitors to book B&B accommodation within the college, which will include free access to grounds and buildings often off-limits to non-students, or which typically require an admission fee.