Welcome to Colchester
Colchester is an historic city in Essex, making it a popular choice for students looking for a vibrant study environment. With a variety of shared flats and studios, our accommodations are conveniently located near the University of Essex and offer easy access to Colchester city centre and its transport connections.
Affordable Colchester student accommodation
Living in Colchester as a student offers you the perfect mix of rich history, modern amenities, and a lively student atmosphere. As one of the UK's oldest towns, Colchester is brimming with culture and entertainment. It also has some excellent transport links. You can reach London in just over an hour from Colchester’s Hythe Train Station. At Capitol Students, we provide convenient and affordable student accommodation in Colchester, perfectly located for the University of Essex. Only a 20-minute walk away from the university campus, it’s the ideal base for your student life.
Accommodation options
Moving to a new city or finding accommodation can be daunting, no matter whether it’s your first, second, or third year at university. With so many things to consider when searching for student accommodation, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in! Our mission is to provide you with comfortable, clean, safe, and affordable student housing that will enhance your university life.
The Maltings is a Colchester student accommodation option in the Hythe area of the city. With its close proximity to Hythe train station, it's ideal for those that want to have a great base in Colchester. Supermarkets, gyms, and scenic cycling and walking routes are right on your doorstep. The University of Essex is just a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away.
The Maltings – the perfect home for University of Essex students
At The Maltings, we provide a variety of flats, studios and apartments to suit your needs, with prices starting from just £114 per week. Whether you prefer the privacy of your own studio or apartment after a busy day of lectures, or the social vibe of a shared flat, you’ll find a student housing option to suit you at The Maltings. Explore our accommodation options and facilities on offer.
Shared flats
Studios
Apartments
The best areas to stay in Colchester for students
If you’re looking to be close to London without the sky-high rent prices, Colchester is the perfect place for you! This vibrant and growing town is a popular choice for students at the University of Essex, offering all the amenities you need for comfortable living. With excellent transport links to and from London, it provides the perfect balance of city access and affordable living.
If you’re studying at the University of Essex, accommodation within a short walk of the university campus is recommended. The Hythe Train Station area is well connected for both the university and Colchester city centre.
University of Essex
The University of Essex is a prestigious public university in Colchester, renowned for its academic excellence and strong focus on research. With some excellent uni facilities and a diverse campus atmosphere, it offers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our student accommodation is conveniently located just a 20-minute walk from the university, or a 5-minute drive for those who prefer a faster commute in the mornings.
The benefits of booking student accommodation with Capitol Students
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Online student portal
Designed to provide you with seamless access to vital information regarding your booking status, personal details, and payment options
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Communal living space
Space to relax with friends and watch TV - the perfect hub for social events throughout the year
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Insurance
Capitol Students provides insurance for students living in their accommodations
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Bike storage facilities onsite
We’ve plenty of storage racks to keep your bikes safe and sound
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All-inclusive bills
Including gas, electricity, water and internet
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Safe and secure buildings with 24/7 CCTV
CCTV & security doors
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Gym schemes
Fully-equipped gym, open 24 hours
Booking your Colchester student accommodation with Capitol Students
Booking your preferred student flat, studio or apartment is really easy, and can only be done via our website. Follow the below steps to complete your booking.
Browse accommodation options for your chosen location
Review room details and what’s included
Select the number of weeks you’d like to reserve the room for
Select ‘proceed to booking’
Create an account with Capitol Students or login to your existing account
Review your booking details, enter your payment details and reserve your place.
Once your advance rent payment is received, a room will be assigned to you and you’ll receive an email with instructions to finalise your booking. You’ll have 10 days to accept your room offer and sign the licence agreement electronically.
For bookings made within 14 days of the licence start date, the acceptance deadline may be shortened to 48 hours from the start date.
