Upper Quay House

Simple Reservation Process

To book student accommodation Gloucester at Upper Quay House, you’ll need to pay a £100 reservation fee to secure your preferred room. This guarantees your place in our student halls in Gloucester while you arrange your finances for the upcoming academic year.

Flexible Payment Options

We understand student finances, which is why Athena Hall offers two convenient payment methods for your Gloucester student housing:

• Pay in Full: Complete your payment upfront and enjoy peace of mind knowing your accommodation costs are settled. This option often appeals to international students or those preferring to handle expenses early.
• Student Finance Instalments: Our instalment plan aligns perfectly with student finance payment schedules, making budgeting easier throughout the academic year. These payments spread your accommodation costs, helping you manage your university expenses effectively.

UK Guarantor Requirements

For students choosing the instalment payment option, a UK-based guarantor is required. This standard practice for student accommodation provides security for both parties.

Don’t have a UK guarantor? No problem. Upper Quay House partners with Your Guarantor, a professional guarantor service that acts on your behalf, ensuring international and UK students alike can access our flexible payment plans.

Upper Quay House is a great choice for International Students looking for accommodation in the heart of this historic city. Perfectly located within easy reach of the city centre buzz and all it has to offer, it’s also a short 20-minute walk to campus – giving you the best of both worlds.

The ensuite rooms offer personal space and privacy, with the benefit of access to a shared kitchen where you can meet and converse with friends and neighbours while you cook. The rents are all-inclusive, and the high-speed WiFi is available from the moment you arrive, making your move to the UK stress-free.

About a quarter of all the residents are typically international students from around the world making Upper Quay House a wonderfully diverse community.

Within weeks of your arrival, the on-site team will be a regular part of your everyday life. They will see you as you come and go throughout the day and are always on hand for a chat – whether that’s about a parcel delivery you’re waiting on, or recommendations for a local restaurant. But more than that, they are Mental Health First Aid-trained – so they are also completely approachable if you find yourself struggling from time to time.

There’s also access to Health Assured’s 24/7 helpline and app to give professional care whenever you need it. There is a wealth of information covering a range of topics to support you but there’s always someone at the end of the phone if you need to talk to someone.

Sometimes just getting out and getting fresh air helps to clear the mind – whether that’s a walk around the historic cathedral and grounds or along the canal, there’s plenty to see and do in Gloucester.

When each of us takes small, thoughtful steps toward sustainability, the collective impact can be meaningful. At Upper Quay House, we believe that a truly eco-friendly future is built by neighbours, friends, and communities coming together with a shared sense of purpose.

Every conscious choice – whether it’s reducing waste, supporting local initiatives, or rethinking daily habits – adds up when we all contribute.