Student Accommodation Coventry

Intro to Coventry

Coventry is home to over 30,000 students, the historic city backs up its cultural reputation with a host of museums, galleries, rich arts and a bustling food scene. In addition, the city has a multitude of exciting venues, with many easily accessible from our Coventry student homes.

A short walk to the city centre will put you at the heart of the best shops, pubs & clubs, restaurants and more. Coventry is one of the most accessible cities thanks to its central location in the UK and also boasts a choice of public transport options to help you get around the city with ease.

Universities in Coventry

You have the choice of two universities when studying in Coventry, that is Coventry University and Warwick University. Lucky for you all our Coventry student accommodation blocks are centrally located with easy access to both uni’s. With travel links to Warwick right outside you can hop on a bus, or if you’re studying at Coventry Uni we’re only a short walk away.

If you’re still unsure on your university of choice, perhaps this will make your decision a little easier. We’ve put together a few blogs with all you need to know about the city.

Travel in Coventry

Our Student Flats in Coventry are all within walking distance of Coventry University, and all have great travel links to Warwick University. But here is a brief overview of what you need to know about travel around the city:

Cycle or walk
Coventry is a wonderfully compact city so it’s easy to navigate and get around by foot, or enjoy one of its many cycling routes.

Bus
The National Express network serves the city of Coventry so you can be certain that wherever you need to go in the city, there’s a bus to get there and with an array of ticket options to suit your journey.

Train
Coventry train station is about a 16-minute walk from our student accommodation. While it’s the only train station in the city, it serves regular routes to local towns and trains to London roughly every 20 minutes.

Student areas in Coventry

Hillfields has its own shopping centre with a host of world food shops and convenience stores. Lower Coundon and Chapelfields are popular student areas in Coventry as both are within walking distance to the universities in Coventry but also to some of the larger supermarkets in the city. Earlsdon is one of the best student areas in Coventry because of the area’s wide range of nice pubs, shops and places to eat.

Coventry is amongst the top 50 places in the world for students to live, and there are plenty of reasons for it!

Accommodation costs

Costs in Coventry can vary depending on the type and location of the property. If you are a first-year going into halls, you’re likely to pay anywhere between £115-200 per week. At Collegiate’s student accommodation buildings in Coventry, our prices start at £109 per week for a shared apartment with all bills included.

If you are thinking of living in a shared house with friends, your rent price can change depending on how many people you share with, the size of the house, the location and many other factors. But bear in mind, shared housing does not include all your utility bills and you may not be located in the city centre!

How and when to book

You can book most student houses in Coventry online through websites, or estate agents. With our Coventry student accommodation, it takes a few simple clicks on our property page just so we know your criteria and then we’ll guide you all the way through your booking.

Although a lot of decisions boil down to those last few months, it’s good to get your accommodation sorted as early as you can in the year. You don’t want to be disappointed and left trying to find a place that suits you as you come into the next academic year. Not to mention prices may change the longer you leave it!

Things to do as a student in Coventry

As one of the largest cities in the Midlands, it won’t surprise you to learn the city has plenty of places to see and fun things for students to do in Coventry.

From the best bottomless brunch to some traditional fish and chips, you’re never short of places to eat among Coventry’s thriving food scene. The high street is home to some of the biggest names but also an impressive amount of independent restaurants and cafes offering up a host of different world cuisines.

Freshers Week

Freshers week is where your university experience will begin! A mixture of activities including student-themed events, club nights, pub crawls, freshers fairs and more. We’ve put together this short guide with all you need to know!

Oh, and yes to answer your question, our Student homes in Coventry like to host a welcome party or two.

Student Events Coventry

Coventry is well known for its vibrant population, which in turn means a combination of cultures coming together as one. This makes for some amazing student events, that you definitely won’t want to miss out on!

Club nights at Kasbah or Empire are always the standard, but if you’re looking to venture out a bit more you attend one of the many festivals, Godiva Festival is always a popular one.

Tourist attractions in Coventry

The city of Coventry has a rich history which you can learn about across its many museums and galleries including the Coventry Transport Museum, the Music Museum and the Midland Air Museum.  It’s always worth taking a walk around the city to see the stunning Coventry Cathedral, or St. Mary’s Guildhall and the Lady Godiva statue.

Explore some of the best parks and green spaces in Coventry or take in a film or production at one of Coventry’s independent theatres and cinemas. The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum offers up the perfect mix of old and new art, or you can explore the Coventry Canal Basin art trail with miles of traffic-free paths to enjoy.

Open days

If you’re currently considering studying in Coventry, then we definitely recommend attending an open day at your uni of choice. It’s a great opportunity for you to explore student life as it’s happening and the chance to explore the city.

We’ve gone that little bit further and put all the dates for Warwick and Coventry University open days in one place for you, so you know exactly when, where and what to do.

Student Unions

If you’re already at university, or about to start, the student union is a great way to meet new like-minded people and get your teeth stuck into something you love. Check out our handy guide to Coventry University student union to help get you started.

Our general advice would always be to ensure you prioritise your well-being as well as studying, make use of the facilities and support services available to you, and try to apply yourself in everything you do. You’ll find more student advice from Collegiate across our website, and you can always feel free to speak to our on-site teams in Coventry.