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The Port On The Square
The Port on the Square Bristol Student Accommodation
Choosing student accommodation in Bristol means thinking about more than the distance to university. Your commute, study routine, access to shops and the places you go after lectures all become part of everyday life. The Port on the Square Bristol puts these essentials within easy reach, with a city-centre location close to universities, transport links, shops and places to eat.
The Port on the Square offers en-suite rooms in shared flats as well as private studios, so students can choose between shared living and having their own space. The property also includes study areas, communal spaces and practical facilities, with utility bills covered within the rent. For students moving to Bristol for university, it offers a straightforward place to settle into the academic year.
About The Port on the Square
Student accommodation becomes part of your daily routine soon after you move in. It's where you work on assignments, take a break after lectures and spend time with the people you live with. The Port on the Square caters to these different parts of student life through a mix of private rooms and shared spaces.
Students can choose an en-suite room within a shared apartment or a self-contained studio if they prefer more privacy. The en-suite rooms give residents their own bedroom and bathroom while sharing a kitchen with flatmates. Studios come with their own kitchen and living space, giving students greater independence.
The rooms are furnished, so there's no need to arrange the basics before moving in. Outside the rooms, residents have access to study spaces and communal areas for spending time with friends or taking a break from coursework. These features give students places to work and socialise without having to leave the property.
The Port on the Square Address & Location
Address: The Port on the Square, Surrey Street, Bristol BS2 8FU, United Kingdom
Life at The Port on the Square Bristol
The Port on the Square Bristol is close to Bristol city centre, putting many of the places students use during the week within easy reach. Grocery shopping, public transport, meals out and time with friends can all be fitted around a university schedule without lengthy journeys.
Sainsbury's Local on Broad Quay is nearby for everyday groceries, while Cabot Circus gives students access to shops, restaurants and cafés. It works well for quick shopping trips as well as a weekend visit when you have more time to browse.
Bristol Bus & Coach Station is also close to the property. This makes travelling around the city easier and gives students another option when heading to university or travelling outside Bristol during weekends and holidays.
There are plenty of places to spend time away from lectures. Castle Park offers an outdoor space for walks and breaks, while cafés around Queen Square give students somewhere to meet friends or work away from their room. Walkabout Bristol and Hole In The Wall Bristol are nearby for meals, while The Bank Tavern and Green House provide options for an evening out.
Students also have practical facilities nearby. Bristol Central Library offers another place to study, while The Gym Group Bristol City Centre is close by for those who want to exercise. Bristol Royal Infirmary is also within reach when medical care is required.
Why Choose The Port on the Square?
Students researching accommodation may come across searches such as “the port on the square reviews” or “port on the square bristol reviews” while comparing properties. Alongside reviews, it is worth considering the room choices, facilities, included costs and location to see whether the property matches your requirements.
Some of the reasons students choose The Port on the Square Bristol include:
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City-centre location close to universities, transport links, shops and everyday services.
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En-suite rooms in shared apartments and self-contained studios.
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Electricity, gas, heating, water and Wi-Fi included within the weekly rent.
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Dedicated study spaces for coursework, revision and independent work.
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Shared areas including a lounge, games room, pool table and karaoke space.
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On-site laundry, bike storage and recycling facilities.
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Coffee bar and vending machine within the property.
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CCTV and other on-site facilities to support day-to-day security.
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Transport links to the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and The University of Law.
Whether you're looking up The Port on the Square accommodation options or comparing The Port on the Square Bristol with other student residences, the mix of room types and on-site facilities gives you several factors to consider beyond location alone.
Room Types & Prices at The Port on the Square
The Port on the Square Bristol has both shared and self-contained accommodation. En-suite rooms come with a private bathroom and access to a shared kitchen, while studios have their own kitchen and living space.
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Room Type |
Weekly Rent |
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Compact Ensuite |
From £215 |
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Townhouse Compact Ensuite |
From £229 |
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Saver Ensuite |
From £239 |
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Townhouse Classic Ensuite |
From £245 |
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Modern Standard Ensuite |
From £249 |
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Modern Classic Ensuite |
From £255 |
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Modern Classic Plus Ensuite |
From £260 |
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Classic Ensuite |
From £260 |
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Standard Ensuite |
From £260 |
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Premium Ensuite |
From £265 |
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Townhouse Deluxe Ensuite |
From £265 |
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Saver Studio |
From £320 |
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Standard Studio |
From £399 |
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Classic Studio |
From £409 |
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Premium Studio |
From £419 |
Weekly prices may vary depending on tenancy length and room availability.
All rooms are furnished, with utility bills and Wi-Fi included within the rent.
What's Included at The Port on the Square?
The weekly rent at The Port on the Square covers several household costs that students would otherwise have to arrange separately.
Your rent includes:
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Electricity
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Gas
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Heating
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Water
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High-speed Wi-Fi
Having these costs included in the rent means there are fewer household bills to manage during the academic year.
Facilities at The Port on the Square
The Port on the Square has facilities for studying, socialising and managing everyday tasks. Students can use shared areas within the building rather than having to leave the property whenever they want a place to work or relax.
Study Facilities
Dedicated study spaces give students somewhere quieter to work on coursework, prepare for exams or complete independent study.
Social & Communal Spaces
Residents have access to several shared areas, including:
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Lounge area
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Games room
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Pool table
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Karaoke
Security & Support
The property includes:
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CCTV monitoring
Laundry Facilities
On-site laundry facilities are available for residents throughout the academic year.
Bike Storage
Secure bike storage is available for students who cycle around Bristol.
Additional Features
Residents also have access to:
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Coffee bar
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Vending machine
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Recycling facilities
Universities Near The Port on the Square Bristol
The Port on the Square Bristol is within reach of several universities and higher education institutions across Bristol. The distances below give a quick idea of how far each campus is from the accommodation.
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University |
Distance |
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UWE Bristol – Bower Ashton Campus |
1.09 miles |
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The University of Law – Bristol Centre |
1.38 miles |
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University of Bristol – Main Campus |
1.39 miles |
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University of Bristol – Langford Campus |
1.39 miles |
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
2.46 miles |
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Bristol Baptist College |
3.01 miles |
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UWE Bristol – Frenchay Campus |
5.94 miles |
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UWE Bristol – Glenside Campus |
6.05 miles |
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31.47 miles |
The Port on the Square Clearing
Clearing can leave students with relatively little time to sort out accommodation after securing a university place. This can be particularly relevant in Bristol, where centrally located student properties may receive more enquiries once university offers are confirmed.
The Port on the Square Bristol has both en-suite rooms and private studios, giving students a choice between shared accommodation and self-contained living. If you're applying through Clearing, checking availability soon after confirming your place can give you more room to choose between the available room types.
Transport Options Near The Port on the Square Bristol
Getting around Bristol is fairly straightforward from The Port on the Square. Bristol Bus & Coach Station is nearby, giving students access to local services as well as routes to destinations outside the city.
For longer journeys, the bus and coach station provides an alternative to travelling by car. Students attending nearby universities may also be able to walk or use a short bus journey depending on their campus.
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Transport |
Details |
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Bus & Coach Station |
Bristol Bus & Coach Station |
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City Bus Services |
Regular routes across Bristol city centre |
The central location also makes walking practical for nearby university buildings, shops and entertainment venues.
Nearby Places
Stay Active Nearby
Students who want to fit exercise into their weekly routine have a gym close to the accommodation.
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The Gym Group Bristol City Centre
Shops, Essentials & Weekend Browsing
Grocery shopping and retail trips are easy to manage from the property, with a supermarket and major shopping destination nearby.
Shopping
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Cabot Circus
Supermarket
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Sainsbury's Local, Broad Quay
Healthcare Within Easy Reach
Students can access medical services at a nearby hospital when healthcare is required.
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Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
Cafés & Restaurants
There are several places nearby for coffee, meals and time with friends.
Cafés
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Queen Square cafés
Restaurants
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Walkabout Bristol
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Hole In The Wall Bristol
Libraries & Study Spaces
Bristol Central Library gives students another option when they want to work somewhere other than their accommodation.
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Bristol Central Library
Green Spaces
Castle Park provides an outdoor space close to the city centre where students can take a break, walk or spend time with friends.
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Castle Park
Pubs & Social Spots
Students have several nearby options for an evening out or a casual meet-up after lectures.
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Hole In The Wall Bristol
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Green House
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The Bank Tavern
Is The Port on the Square Right for You?
The Port on the Square Bristol could suit students who want to live close to central Bristol while having a choice between shared and private accommodation. En-suite rooms work well for students who are happy sharing a kitchen with flatmates, while studios offer more independence.
The property also keeps several regular expenses together within the rent, including utility bills and Wi-Fi. Study areas, communal facilities, laundry, bike storage and nearby transport links add practical value for students managing university work alongside their day-to-day routine.
If you're comparing The Port on the Square Bristol reviews or port on the square bristol reviews with other accommodation options, consider the full picture: room type, weekly rent, included bills, facilities and distance from your university.
Conclusion
The Port on the Square combines en-suite rooms and private studios with a central Bristol location. Included utility bills and Wi-Fi, study spaces, communal facilities and nearby transport links give students several practical features to consider when choosing their accommodation.
For students attending the University of Bristol, UWE Bristol, The University of Law or another institution in the area, The Port on the Square Bristol keeps universities, shopping, food, transport and other everyday destinations within reach.
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Modern Standard Ensuite
Tenancy 51 week | 45 week
2 Tenancy options
From£229 /week
Townhouse Classic Ensuite
Tenancy 51 week | 45 week | 33 week
3 Tenancy options
From£229 /week
Modern Classic Ensuite
Tenancy 51 week | 45 week
2 Tenancy options
From£229 /week
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Tenancy 51 week | 45 week
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Surrey Street, Bristol, BS2 8FU_x005F_x005F
Review and ratings
What students say
Helia Calliku
I moved in in September, and it’s been awful from day one. My curtain was broken on arrival and would literally fall on my head. I reported it immediately, nothing was done for months. When they finally “fixed” it in December, they entered my room unannounced while I wasn’t there, left my blinds fully open (i live on the ground floor with scaffolding and workers outside), and it still wasn’t fixed. They also carried out room inspections a few weeks ago by just walking into rooms in the morning with no warning. When I complained, they claimed they’d emailed everyone, but no one in my flat received anything. The scaffolding that was supposed to be there for 1–2 months are still up 6 months later, with constant noise. Workers shout, sing, and even knocked on my window at 8am for no reason. Our kitchen had a disgusting stained carpet when we moved in. Management refused to replace it, saying they’d have to “evacuate the whole building,” which is ridiculous. We ended up rolling it up and dumping it in the corner ourselves. There have been repeated water shortages and no heating for long periods, including a full week in February where we were freezing. Complaints and emails are ignored. I paid for biweekly cleans, they didn’t happen for months. Breakfast that was promised? Never happened. Reception is useless after 5pm, security is unhelpful, and I had to argue for 25 minutes just to get my own package. Emergency lines don’t work. Laundry machines are constantly broken. Overall, this place is badly run, unresponsive, and completely fails to deliver what it promises. Avoid it.
Brandon -LSP
While the staff is lovely, unfortunately the upper management of the accommodation does not live up to the standard. There is ongoing construction at unreasonable hours, scaffolding everywhere blocking the windows, barely any cleaners, and very poor hygiene in the common areas. I found eggshells on the stairs and saw them there every day for three weeks, which suggests the area is rarely cleaned. When I first moved into the accommodation, the kitchen appliances had not been cleaned and were clearly left over from the previous year’s use. There are constant maintenance issues like false fire alarms and water not working. There were also many empty promises, including free breakfast and kitchen cleaning. While I understand that this is a new accommodation, the website should not be falsely advertising services. Moreover, saying that there are “external improvement works in progress” does not provide enough information. There is major scaffolding directly in front of the windows in my kitchen, blocking natural light, and this was not mentioned before I booked the room. Construction work was carried out and dust spread into my kitchen, yet I was the one who had to clean up the mess afterwards. It is presented as a “luxury accommodation" which is misleading. You cannot charge premium prices for such mediocre services. It is a scam. The company seems to be taking advantage of students who may be too intimidated to speak up for their rights. Do not choose this accommodation.
葉鹽
The staff are friendly, which is probably the best thing I can say about this place. Unfortunately, there were around twenty days over the year with no hot water. Each time I reported it, the issue was conveniently marked as “finished work” the next day, while the hot water remained unavailable. If you enjoy taking ice cold showers in the middle of winter, then you may find this accommodation surprisingly suitable. By the way, cleaning the kitchen once every two weeks basically means once every two months.
Grace Ferney
Staff who actually work here are SO SO lovely and they’ve all tried their best to keep things together considering what has been going on. If I’m totally honest please save your money and find somewhere else for your student accommodation unless you’d like to pay at a minimum £270 per week for constant construction noises starting at 8am, no hot water/water at all, promises made to students that are never met or don’t happen and an absolute lack of care from the landlord whatsoever about these issues. (Not to even mention the recent break in where students packages were stolen and items were stolen from the security office which that landlord has decided to do nothing about). Like other students have said in their reviews, please do not consider this place for your future student accommodation, you’ll be more likely to find a lot better for a way cheaper price, with better treatment and more safety.
Tamem Maitah
This accommodation is full of maintenance, they keep cutting the water every while for pipes issues, the whole surrounding of the accommodation is full of workers doing works in the accommodation since the very early morning, 8am. You can’t sleep well because of them, sometimes you are in a rush to go to uni and you find out there is no water in the bathroom. Many of the features you read on their website is a lie. There is no breakfast, there is no weakly kitchen cleaner, there is no playstation, there are many excuses for different services. Accommodation full of construction and workers in and out. For future students if you planning to book here, i advise you to find better options.
Helia Calliku
I moved in in September, and it’s been awful from day one. My curtain was broken on arrival and would literally fall on my head. I reported it immediately, nothing was done for months. When they finally “fixed” it in December, they entered my room unannounced while I wasn’t there, left my blinds fully open (i live on the ground floor with scaffolding and workers outside), and it still wasn’t fixed. They also carried out room inspections a few weeks ago by just walking into rooms in the morning with no warning. When I complained, they claimed they’d emailed everyone, but no one in my flat received anything. The scaffolding that was supposed to be there for 1–2 months are still up 6 months later, with constant noise. Workers shout, sing, and even knocked on my window at 8am for no reason. Our kitchen had a disgusting stained carpet when we moved in. Management refused to replace it, saying they’d have to “evacuate the whole building,” which is ridiculous. We ended up rolling it up and dumping it in the corner ourselves. There have been repeated water shortages and no heating for long periods, including a full week in February where we were freezing. Complaints and emails are ignored. I paid for biweekly cleans, they didn’t happen for months. Breakfast that was promised? Never happened. Reception is useless after 5pm, security is unhelpful, and I had to argue for 25 minutes just to get my own package. Emergency lines don’t work. Laundry machines are constantly broken. Overall, this place is badly run, unresponsive, and completely fails to deliver what it promises. Avoid it.
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Deposits vary by property and your deposit is placed into a deposit protection scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year and will be returned to you at the end of your contract subject to the contract terms. The deposit you pay when making the application cannot be used towards a rent instalment as this is secured with a deposit protection scheme for the duration of your tenancy.
Our full termination policy is within your online account. You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 7 days after the date of your booking (the Initial Cancellation Period). We will refund the full security deposit. Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks. If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after the initial cancellation period or after your tenancy has started, you will be responsible for paying the rent and any applicable fees for the full tenancy period. However, if you find a replacement tenant who is approved by the landlord and has paid both the deposit and rent, your liability will be limited to the time until the replacement tenant takes over payment. The tenancy termination will only be confirmed once the replacement tenant has completed these payments. If a replacement tenant is found, there will be a £50 fee for updating the contract, which you’ll need to pay within 14 days or it will be taken from your deposit. Once the new tenancy begins, the landlord will release you from your tenancy agreement.
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The Port On The Square, bristol
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