Student Accommodation in Cambridge

Several factors decide the rent of student residences, including the type of student accommodation you book. The various facilities and amenities provided by the accommodation and the room’s configuration all factor into the price for accommodation in Cambridge. Private student accommodation in Cambridge usually costs between £145 -£234 per week.

You can make rent payments online using your credit or debit card via your Collegiate Portal account or by bank transfer. Contact your accommodation management team if you’d like to pay by bank transfer.

On average, UK students spend £37 per month on bills. However, when you book Collegiate student accommodation in Cambridge, all bills are included with your room: Electricity, Gas, Water & Broadband. You also get exclusive access to an on-site steam room, gym area, courtyard with ping pong table and BBQ, private cinema, laundry room and study room.

Cambridge University dominates the city centre, where you’ll also find plenty of shops (including the historic Heffers Bookshop), restaurants and bars. Cambridge has a vibrant social scene, with a huge range of clubs and societies. When you first arrive, we recommend punting on the River Cam – it’s the ideal way to see the riverside Cambridge University colleges. Once you’ve settled in, the city is pleasingly compact and easy to navigate on foot or bike. Check out our Cambridge city guides here.

Yes, most accommodation providers including Collegiate will provide tours of the apartments – either via video or in person (government guidelines allowing).

Situated in Cambridge city centre and close to the University of Cambridge’s main buildings and library, our Castle Street accommodation offers a range of student studio apartments.

Deluxe double and Deluxe Plus double studios include:

• Private kitchenette
• Large study area
• Double bed
• En-suite facilities

Deluxe Plus twin studios include:

• Private kitchenette
• Large study area
• Twin beds
• En-suite facilities

Travelling around Cambridge by foot or by bike is particularly easy because it’s a relatively flat city and is well equipped with safe pedestrian and cycle routes as well as a reliable public transport network.

The bus

Buses to and from the bus station on Drummer Street near the city centre (around a 15 minute walk from Castle Street) serve local towns and villages and National coach services. It’s recommended that you download the My Bus Trip app to help you get around with real-time updates, live timetables and journey details.

The train

Cambridge and Cambridge North train stations are approximately a 10 minute drive from Castle Street and both offer regular train connections to a multitude of UK destinations including London and Stansted airport, Birmingham and local connections. There are also regular buses to and from each station across the city,

Cycle or walk

A number of cycle routes into Cambridge can take you to and from nearby towns and villages as well as safely around the city centre. There are two covered cycle parks in the city centre and our Castle Street accommodation also offers bike racks at the front of the building. Cycle hire is also available at Cambridge train station with long term rentals starting at just £1 per day.

While the city is well known for its prestigious university, Cambridge is also steeped in a rich history and offers plenty of fun things to do and places to see.

History buffs

Cambridge has one of the most impressive collections of museums in the country. The University of Cambridge can take you on a historical journey via its eight museums that explore everything from the sciences and archaeology to zoology and polar exploration. It’s also home to the Fitzwilliam Museum; the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; the Whipple Museum of the History of Science and the Duxford Imperial War Museum to name a few – so there is plenty to discover!

Foodies

The picturesque city is full of beautiful outdoor dining spaces and an impressive mix of high street staples and independent cafes, restaurants and bars. There’s also a great choice of gourmet food stalls and vendors in Cambridge Market Square. Whether you’re looking for traditional pizza, authentic global street food or good old fashioned pub grub along the river, you’re bound to find a place to suit your tastes.

Sightseers

Cambridge has 31 distinct colleges all with their own unique history, stories and style, and sights that include magnificent libraries, beautiful courts and breath-taking views from the Bridge of Sighs, King’s College Chapel, as well as the mind-boggling Mathematical Bridge. Punting is a traditional Cambridge pastime and a guided punting tour will take you down the river Cam running through the heart of the city. These are easy to book and you’ll often find vendors ready and waiting on the river to take you, so no need to book ahead.

There are lots of free attractions and things to do in Cambridge including visiting the city’s museums, galleries, rivers and green spaces.

• Cambridge University is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world after Oxford.
• The first official football game using ‘Cambridge Rules’ was played on Parker’s Piece in 1848.
• Oliver Cromwell’s head is thought to be buried in a secret location in Cambridge.

Discover even more interesting facts about Cambridge.

Cambridge University and many of its main sites are within easy reach of our Castle Street accommodation.

The University of Cambridge is 0.8 miles from Castle Street:

Walk – 15 minutes*
Cycle – 5 minutes*

*Approximately.