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Bristol accommodation info - Marketgate, Tower, Metalworks, Avonpoint

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Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 13:46

Hello, I wondered if anyone had any feedback on the above student accommodations in Bristol?
My DD is an insurance offer holder and has been waiting 7 days for an email to book accommodation - we are down to the last few hours - all emails out by 330pm apparently- I have rung multiple times, but they just say wait for the email.

They seem to be placing students in UWE and private now ... I dont know what will be available but the above have been mentioned online. Any feedback welcome

Feeling beyond stressed and DD overseas.
Many thanks

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Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 13:49

Any comments on being in the minority as UOB student.in mainly UWE accommodation welcome.

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hockeyfun · 26/08/2026 13:55

I would go on the parents Facebook page as there is chat about this
university of Bristol parents / carers/ guardians

Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 13:57

hockeyfun · 26/08/2026 13:55

I would go on the parents Facebook page as there is chat about this
university of Bristol parents / carers/ guardians

Many thanks - yes, ive seen that - just wondered if anyone had had kids in the past use these halls.

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letmeletmeletme · 26/08/2026 13:59

I've heard good things about Metalworks - sociable, good quality. Don't know the others sorry.

I hope you find out soon!

hockeyfun · 26/08/2026 14:01

Fingers crossed you get something. There is an option to move hall that opens at end of Oct and there is always movement even though it may not happen until January. Best of luck

Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 14:03

letmeletmeletme · 26/08/2026 13:59

I've heard good things about Metalworks - sociable, good quality. Don't know the others sorry.

I hope you find out soon!

Thanks. God knows if it will be available, but good to hear.

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Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 14:04

hockeyfun · 26/08/2026 14:01

Fingers crossed you get something. There is an option to move hall that opens at end of Oct and there is always movement even though it may not happen until January. Best of luck

Thanks. Just a crappy start to what should be an exciting time.

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Namechangedasouting987 · 26/08/2026 16:41

DS was at UWE in private halls in city centre, as he was on the art campus. He was in Phoenix Court which was bog standard Unite hall. We looked at Tower on open day. V expensive and a lot of international students. Don't know the others you mention.
Bristol is an acccomdation nightmare, expensive and scarce. Sort year 2 vvvvv early.
In terms of being with UWE kids. They are all students, no? Not sure why it makes much difference!!!

Uniquery1 · 26/08/2026 18:06

Thanks - yes Tower looks expensive. No problem with UWE students, more that surely they all want to be with peers doing the same courses, societies, uni experience etc - freshers activities etc.

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Braveheart35 · 28/08/2026 13:13

Niece was in Metalworks last year, quite a popular Bristol uni accommodation - I would go with that if you have a choice.

hockeyfun · 29/08/2026 13:43

@Uniquery1, did you get allocated?

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