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The Rackhay
Queen Charlotte Street, BS1 4HJ, Bristol, UK
Student Apartment
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Bills Included
Water, Electricity, Heat
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Student Hub
Prime Location
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Bristol
Queen Charlotte Street
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Dual Occupancy
On selected rooms
About this property
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 Nearby | Distance/miles | Commute/walking |
| Cappadocia Restaurant | 495 ft | 2-min |
| Pasta Ripiena Bristol | 0.1 | 3-min |
| Turtle Bay Bristol Broad Quay | 0.3 | 6-min |
| Tesco Express | 0.2 | 5-min |
| Nihow Asian Supermarket | 0.2 | 4-min |
| Bristol Aquarium | 0.4 | 9-min |
| Cabot Tower | 0.8 | 22-min |
Transport
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.
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Bills Included
WaterElectricityHeatContents InsuranceInternet
Amenities
CCTV
24 hours security
Fire system
Controlled Access
Reception
Price Trend — When to Book
Weekly rents at The Rackhay vary by intake season and room availability. Booking early — especially before May — typically secures the lowest rates before demand peaks, and locks in your included bills so you avoid any unexpected 10% variances later.
📊 Prices typically increase by 10-15% in Aug–Sep vs April
£155
Jan
£155
Feb
£163
Mar
£163◀ Now
Apr
£171
May
£179
Jun
£187
Jul
£196
Aug
£204
Sep
£179
Oct
£166
Nov
£160
Dec
Best price
Moderate
Peak / expensive
Book before May to lock in rates at £155–£163/week — before intake demand pushes prices up. Prices above are indicative and subject to availability. By securing a room now, you also lock in your included bills and avoid seasonal 10% cost variances.
Room Types
PARTLY ACCESSIBLE NON ENSUITE
Non En-suite
Studio
Shared
Occupancy TBC
No pricing available for this room type currently.
NON ENSUITE
Non En-suite