The Rackhay
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The Rackhay is a popular student accommodation in Bristol, offering non-en-suite rooms. Located at Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, England, BS1 4HJ, The Rackhay Bristol is exclusively for University of Bristol students, and is an 18-minute walk. Away from your room, you'll find a large common room with a pool and table tennis, as well as a communal study space. Opposite The Rackhay is a convenience store, with King Street's lively pubs just around the corner. Music and video shops, bookshops, restaurants and other amenities are all within easy reach, making it an excellent choice for students.
Features
The Rackhay Bristol has 115 rooms, all non-en-suite rooms, meaning you’ll share your bathroom, kitchen and lounge area with flatmates. The room is cosy and warm, featuring a three-quarter bed, a desk with a chair for studying, and curtains for privacy and comfort. Kitchen facilities include a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, vacuum cleaner, cupboards, and a fridge-freezer.
Being part of the Riverside residence means you’ll have access to the social spaces and events at neighbouring Favell House and Waverley House, too. The communal spaces in The Rackhay are:
Bike storage
Laundry
All-inclusive bills
24/7 assistance
On-site service team
Location and What's Hot?
The Rackhay is located in the centre of Bristol, just off the waterfront. Home exclusively to University of Bristol students, it’s just 10 minutes on foot from the University campus. Directly opposite the Rackhay is a convenience store, and the bustling bars of Kings Street are right around the corner. Feeling peckish? The St Nicholas indoor market offers a fun dining experience, with everything from gyoza and falafel to wraps and specialty cakes to choose from, all made by independent traders.
Key Locations NearbyDistance/milesCommute/walkingCappadocia Restaurant495 ft2-minPasta Ripiena Bristol0.13-minTurtle Bay Bristol Broad Quay0.36-minTesco Express0.25-minNihow Asian Supermarket0.24-minBristol Aquarium0.49-minCabot Tower0.822-minTransport
The Rackhay is located at Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol BS1 4HJ, a 18-minute walk from the University of Bristol. The apartment enjoys excellent transport links, with The Centre (C4) bus stop just a three-minute walk away and Bristol Temple Meads railway station an 18-minute stroll, making it convenient for students to explore Bristol.
- CCTV
- 24 hours security
- Fire system
- Controlled Access
- Reception
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry room
- Study Room
- Bike Storage
- Lounge
- Game Room
- Internet
- Water
- Electricity
- Heat
- Contents Insurance
PARTLY ACCESSIBLE NON ENSUITE
Non En-suite · Shared
- 2025/26 · 2026-06-12 → 2026-07-11£163 / week
NON ENSUITE
Non En-suite · Shared