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About this property
Living in the city centre changes how you experience Bristol as a student. Instead of planning your day around buses, many places you need regularly are within walking distance. That includes university buildings, supermarkets, cafés, libraries, shops, and evening hangouts.
Centre Gate sits on Colston Avenue in central Bristol and offers a mix of shared apartments and private studios. The property suits students who want to stay close to the city's academic and social areas without living on the outskirts and travelling every day.
Address:Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 4TR, United Kingdom
One of the main advantages of Centre Gate Bristol is its location.
A quick grocery run is easy with Sainsbury's Local and Tesco Express nearby. If you like training before lectures or after classes, PureGym Bristol Union Gate and The Gym Group Bristol City Centre are both within walking distance.
The Centre bus stop sits close to the building, which helps when travelling towards other parts of Bristol, including UWE campuses. Bristol Temple Meads can also be reached without much difficulty when you're travelling home for the weekend or arriving back after a break.
The area around Colston Avenue stays busy throughout the day. Coffee shops, restaurants, independent stores, study spots, and city-centre amenities are spread across the surrounding streets, so most daily errands can be done without travelling far.
Accommodation becomes part of your routine very quickly. Where you buy groceries, how long it takes to reach lectures, where you study outside your room, and how easily you can get across the city all start to matter after the first few weeks of term.
City-Centre Position: Living in the centre means many parts of Bristol are accessible on foot. Restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, libraries, and transport links are all nearby.
Room Choices: The property includes both shared apartments and private studios.
Some students prefer sharing a kitchen with a small number of flatmates. Others want their own kitchen and living space. Both options are available here.
Bills Included
Rent covers:
Electricity
Gas
Water
Wi-Fi
Contents insurance
Having these costs included makes budgeting more predictable throughout the academic year.
Practical Facilities: Bike storage, laundry facilities, maintenance support, and parcel handling are already in place, so there is less to organise after moving in.
The accommodation mainly consists of shared apartments and studio rooms.
| Room Type | Starting Price |
| 2 Bed Apartment | From £270.0 per week |
| Classic 2 Bed Apartment | From £275.0 per week |
| Premium 2 Bed Apartment | From £297.0 per week |
| Deluxe 2 Bed Apartment | From £305.0 per week |
| Studio | From £315.0 per week |
Shared Apartments: Students choosing a two-bedroom apartment get a private bedroom while sharing communal living areas with one other resident. This setup appeals to students who like having company around but do not want to share a large flat.
Studio Rooms: Studios include a private kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, and study space within one self-contained room. Many students choose a studio because they prefer keeping their own schedule and having complete privacy.
Daily routines look different for everyone.
Some weeks revolve around assignments and library sessions. Other weeks involve society events, nights out, part-time work, or simply catching up with friends.
The facilities at Centre Gate support both study time and everyday living.
| Facility | Typical Use |
| Common Room | Meeting friends and spending time outside your room |
| Lounge Area | Reading, relaxing, or casual conversations |
| Bike Storage | Secure bicycle parking |
| Parcel Service | Collecting online deliveries |
| On-site Maintenance | Help with accommodation-related issues |
| Vending Machine | Snacks and drinks |
| CCTV | Additional security throughout the building |
Your rent includes:
Electricity
Gas
Water
Wi-Fi
Contents Insurance
Because these essentials are already covered, there is no need to arrange separate utility accounts after moving in.
Where you live can have a bigger impact on university life than many students expect. A shorter commute usually means more flexibility during the day, whether that's heading back between lectures, fitting in part-time work, or simply avoiding early-morning travel.
Several Bristol institutions are located within easy reach of Centre Gate.
| University | Distance |
| British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM Bristol) | 0.52 miles |
| University of Bristol | 0.88 miles |
| UWE Bristol – Bower Ashton Campus | 1.43 miles |
| The University of Law (Bristol Centre) | 1.77 miles |
Different students have different priorities when choosing where to live. Some prefer accommodation close to campus to minimise commuting time, while others value having more privacy or being located in the heart of the city. As a popular student accommodation Bristol option, the property caters to a variety of student lifestyles, offering both convenience and flexibility.Centre Gate tends to appeal to students who fall into one of the following groups:
Living on Colston Avenue means cafés, supermarkets, restaurants, shops, libraries, and transport links are all part of the surrounding area. Many daily errands can be done on foot.
Not everyone enjoys sharing a kitchen with several flatmates. The studio rooms provide a self-contained setup with your own kitchen, bathroom, and study space.
The apartment options suit people who want some company around the flat without living in a large student household.
Rent already includes utilities, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance, which removes the need to organise multiple separate payments during the year.
The property attracts students from the University of Bristol, BIMM Bristol, UWE Bristol, and The University of Law because of its city-centre position and transport connections.
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Room types

Classic 2 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£246 /week

Premium 2 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 51 week
1 Tenancy options
From£255 /week

Studio
Tenancy 51 week | 44 week
2 Tenancy options
From£315 /week

2 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 34 week
1 Tenancy options
From£270 /week
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