Nelson House and Drake House

Rupert Street, Bristol, England, BS1 2JT

Rooms

Allocated by University of the West of England, Bristol

Rooms here are assigned by the university, not booked through us.

Allocated by university

Rooms at Nelson House and Drake House are allocated by University of the West of England, Bristol. Apply through them, and you will be contacted if you are eligible.

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About

Nelson House and Drake House

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. 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.

What's included

Everything you need, sorted

Grouped by where you'll use it, so you can see at a glance what's in your room, what's on-site, and what's in your rent.

In your room

Furniture and features you get in your private space.

Heating

Included in rent

Bills and utilities you don't pay extra for, no surprise invoices.

Water
Gas
Electric
Ultrafast Broadband & Wi-Fi*
Contents insurance

At the property

Shared spaces and building-wide amenities every resident can use.

Bike storage
Laundry
Vending machine
Recycling
Common area
Communal study space
Outdoor social space
Unite Students app
CCTV
24/7 assistance
Onsite service team
Secure access
Maintenance support
Fire system

Payment and cancellation

Unite Students's general terms. Some of these vary by building, so check the detail for this property with them before you pay.

Cancellation: If you need to change or cancel your booking with us, you can do so but you may still be liable to pay your rent if you completed your booking and are outside the cooling off period. You can find out more information in We understand that applying for a University place or a visa application can be a stressful process. That's why if you don't get the results you need or your visa application is declined, we'll cancel your booking free of charge giving you peace of mind. This cancellation request is available to customers who have not yet checked in. If you have already checked in please speak to your property manager. If you have already checked into your room and you wish to cancel or amend your booking please contact your property reception team who will be happy to advise you on the next steps. Find out more about changing or cancelling your uni accommodation
Deposit: Advance rent has replaced deposits for most of our bookings. Some students who book through their university may still be required to pay a deposit. Customers who have previously paid a deposit will have their deposit returned when rebooking. Advance rent is our new upfront payment type. It is a payment of a set amount (usually £250) towards your first rent instalment and is required at the point of booking. Advance rent will be exempt from anyone booking in Scotland, paying in full, rebooking or booking after the due date of the first instalment.
Booking or admin fee: Not published by Unite Students. Ask us and we will get it in writing before you pay.
Paying in instalments: Not published by Unite Students. Ask us and we will get it in writing before you pay.
Guarantor: A guarantor is required for all customers who book directly with us. If your guarantor does not accept the agreement, your booking will expire and you could lose your room. If your guarantor has not received their tenancy email we recommend they double check their inbox, junk and spam folders for the email address that was provided when the booking was made. If you need confirmation of the guarantor email that was provided, please

Checked against the operator on 19 September 2026.Terms can change. Confirm in writing with the provider before you pay.

Location

Located in Bristol

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Rupert Street, Bristol, England, BS1 2JT

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