Bankside Student Living - Guildford, guildford

Bankside Student Living Guildford: Your Ideal Student Home

The area around Bankside Student Living Guildford works well if you'd rather spend less time commuting and more time on campus or in the town centre. Guildford Railway Station, the University of Surrey, cafés, supermarkets and everyday essentials are all within comfortable reach, so daily routines don't depend on long journeys. The nearby River Wey also gives the neighbourhood a quieter feel than many busy student areas.

 

Bankside Student Living Guildford Address & Location

Address: Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4JF, United Kingdom

Guildford town centre, the University of Surrey and Guildford Railway Station are all nearby, so travelling across the town rarely takes much planning. Supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and other everyday essentials are also within easy reach, making Bankside Student Living Guildford a convenient place to stay throughout the academic year.

 

Why Choose Bankside Student Living Student Accommodation?

A room is only one part of university life. You'll also spend plenty of time studying, cooking, exercising, meeting friends and travelling to lectures. Bankside student accommodation Guildford brings those parts together in one place, making everyday life easier throughout the academic year.

• Around a 6–8 minute walk to the University of Surrey.

• Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) and Guildford School of Acting are also within easy reach.

• Guildford Railway Station is nearby, with direct services to London Waterloo in around 35 minutes.

• Choose between en-suite rooms with shared kitchens or fully self-contained studios.

• Rent includes electricity, gas, heating, water, high-speed Wi-Fi and 24-hour security.

• Study pods, dedicated study areas and quiet workspaces are available across the building.

• Residents can use the gym, cinema room, games hub, private dining room and landscaped outdoor courtyards.

• The building has a BREEAM environmental accreditation, reflecting modern construction and energy-efficient standards.

 

Room Types & Prices at Bankside Student Living

Bankside student living accommodation includes both en-suite rooms and studios, giving you the choice between shared and independent living. Every room comes furnished, so there's no need to buy the basics before moving in.

 

Room Type	Weekly Rent	Bathroom	Kitchen
Standard Ensuite	From £255	Private	Shared
Standard Ensuite Riverview	From £265	Private	Shared
Standard Studio	From £295	Private	Private
Standard Studio Riverview	From £255	Private	Private
Premium Studio	From £319	Private	Private
Premium Studio Riverview	From £320	Private	Private
Deluxe Studio	From £385	Private	Private
Deluxe Studio Riverview	From £395	Private	Private
Luxury Studio	From £390	Private	Private
Luxury Studio Riverview	From £399	Private	Private

 

The en-suite rooms work well if you enjoy cooking and spending time with flatmates while keeping your own bedroom and bathroom private. Studio rooms give you your own kitchen and more personal space, which many postgraduate students and those with busy schedules tend to prefer.

 

What's Included at Bankside Student Living?

Most regular household bills are already included at Bankside student living accommodation, so your monthly budget is easier to manage.

 

Included in Your Rent	Covered
Electricity	Yes
Gas	Yes
Heating	Yes
Water	Yes
High-speed Wi-Fi	Yes
Fully Furnished Room	Yes

 

You'll mainly need to budget for groceries, transport, laundry and personal expenses after moving in.

 

Facilities at Bankside Student Living

You'll probably use these facilities throughout the year, whether you're preparing for exams, relaxing after lectures or catching up with friends.

 

Category	Facilities
Study	Study lounge, study pods, library
Social	Cinema room, games room, lounge, private dining room, outdoor courtyards
Fitness	On-site gym
Practical	Laundry room, bike storage, vending machine
Security	CCTV, 24-hour security

 

Study pods and the library give you alternatives to working in your room, especially during assignment deadlines. The cinema room, games area and shared lounges provide somewhere different to spend your evenings, while the private dining room comes in handy when friends or family visit. Outdoor courtyards offer another place to sit when the weather is good.

Bike storage, laundry facilities and vending machines help with day-to-day life, while CCTV and 24-hour security add reassurance throughout your stay at Bankside Student Living Guildford.

 

Universities Near Bankside Student Living Guildford

The journey to campus is fairly short from Bankside Student Living Guildford, especially if you're studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music or the University of Surrey. Walking works for some campuses, while local buses cover the rest without much difficulty.

 

University	Distance	Approximate Travel
Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM)	0.38 miles	Around 7–8 minutes on foot
Guildford College	1.20 miles	Around 20–25 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by bus
University of Surrey – Guildford School of Acting	1.89 miles	Around 10 minutes by bus
University of Surrey – Stag Hill Campus	1.89 miles	Around 10 minutes by bus
University of Surrey – Manor Park Campus	1.89 miles	Around 10–12 minutes by bus

 

ACM is close enough to walk in a few minutes, which many students appreciate during busy teaching weeks. Regular buses also run between the town centre and the University of Surrey campuses, so travelling across Guildford rarely becomes a daily hassle.

 

Nearby Places Around Bankside Student Living

University life isn't limited to lectures. You'll probably spend just as much time shopping for groceries, meeting friends over coffee, heading to the gym or finding a quiet place to revise. Most of those places are already nearby, which saves time during the week.

Supermarkets: A full grocery shop or a quick stop on the way back from campus is easy with several supermarkets close by.

• Lidl

• Tesco Superstore

• Sainsbury's

• The Co-operative Food

• Londis

Cafés & Places to Eat: Guildford town centre has plenty of cafés and restaurants when you don't feel like cooking.

• The Coffee Can

• Kreations Cafe

• Starbucks Coffee

• Caffè Nero

• The Funky Pickle

• Wagamama Guildford

• Nando's Guildford

Parks & Outdoor Spaces: Guildford has several green spaces where you can spend an afternoon away from coursework.

• Stoke Park

• Guildford Castle & Gardens

• Dapdune Wharf

• Riverside Park Nature Reserve

• Shalford Park

Libraries: Some coursework is easier to finish somewhere quieter than your room.

• Guildford Library

• University of Surrey Library

• Guildford College Library

Fitness: There are several places nearby if you like to keep up your workouts during the semester.

• Bankside Gym (on-site)

• The Gym Group Guildford

• Surrey Sports Park

• Nuffield Health Guildford Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Healthcare: Medical care is available nearby if you ever need it.

• Royal Surrey County Hospital

• Mount Alvernia Hospital

• Guildford Community Hospital

 

Conclusion

The room itself is only part of university life. You'll also spend plenty of time travelling to lectures, buying groceries, meeting friends and working on assignments outside your accommodation. Bankside Student Living Guildford keeps those everyday places close together, which makes it a practical choice for students who want to spend less time travelling and more time making the most of university.