Nelson House and Drake HouseBristol

Students in the games area
During the 2024/25 academic year, we'll be carrying out works to the external facade of this property between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. You will hear some low noise disruption during working hours, and see scaffolding on site. We will communicate notice of these works to all tenants ahead of them starting.
In Bristol city centre
Nelson House and Drake HouseRupert Street, Bristol, England, BS1 2JT

Nelson & Drake House – covered in Bristol street art - is near the harbourside and main shopping area. We’re exclusively for UWE students, with all campuses a bus ride away.

Nearby universities

University of the West of England, Bristol

Rooms allocated

Rooms at Nelson House and Drake House are allocated by University of the West of England, Bristol.

You will be contacted by this University if you are eligible.

Features

UWE students only

Covered in iconic street art, this accommodation is Bristol city centre student home like no other. As you enter the building, you pass through a small courtyard with seating that’s sheltered from the elements. There is a variety of non en-suite and en-suite rooms, as well as private studios. Inside, there’s a large common room with free pool and ping pong tables, as well as sofas, a TV, and study space.

Key features

  • Common area

  • Communal study space

  • Outdoor social space

Facilities

  • Bike storage

  • Laundry

  • Vending machine

  • Recycling

  • Printing

  • Printing (extra charge)

Living Essentials (free)

  • Heating

  • Water

  • Gas

  • Wi-Fi (communal areas)

  • MyUnite app

  • Wi-Fi (in your flat)

  • Electric

  • Wi-Fi in your flat & communal areas

  • Ultrafast Broadband & Wi-Fi*

  • Unite Students app

Safety and Security

  • CCTV

  • 24/7 assistance

  • Onsite service team

  • Fire test system

  • Contents insurance

  • Secure access

  • Maintenance support

  • Fire system

Location

Nelson House and Drake House

Nelson Street connects Bristol’s harbourside area to the city’s main shopping district, which means there’s loads to do - day or night - right here on your doorstep. Bower Ashton campus is just 20 minutes away by bus, and the Glenside campus is a 35-minute bus ride away. It's just for UWE students, and Frenchay campus is only 25 minutes away by bus.

We're here to help

Questions about this property? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated contact centre team.

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm

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