University of Essex - Colchester Campus
2.0 star property

Hostel in Colchester with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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University of Essex - Colchester Campus

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily full breakfast (GBP 6.00 per person)
Bathroom amenities

Overview of University of Essex - Colchester Campus

7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3SQ
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeth Chatto Garden6 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)61 min drive
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Room options

Basic Single Room (with en-suite)

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Colchester

University of Essex - Colchester Campus is located in Colchester. Colchester Castle Museum and Roman Circus House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale. Colchester Natural History Museum and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Hythe Station - 4 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - 3 min drive
  • Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bambu Vietnamese - 19 min walk
  • Top Bar - 3 min walk
  • Boadicea Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive

About this property

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Property highlights
At University of Essex - Colchester Campus, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a hair salon and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a gift shop and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and smoke-free property
Room features
All 1500 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, heating and weekly housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM–10 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Blue's Cafe
  • Buffalo Joe's
  • Canteen
  • Su Bar
  • TopBar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: Information Point

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.00 for adults and from GBP 6.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

University Essex Colchester Campus Hostel
University Essex Campus Hostel
University Essex Campus Hoste
University of Essex Colchester Campus
University of Essex - Colchester Campus Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is University of Essex - Colchester Campus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University of Essex - Colchester Campus?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is University of Essex - Colchester Campus located?

Situated in Colchester, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Essex and within 3 miles (5 km) of High Woods Country Park and Hollytrees Museum. Colchester Visitor Information Centre and The Minories Galleries are also within 3 miles (5 km). Colchester Hythe Station is 24 minutes by foot.

University of Essex - Colchester Campus Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well spaced out over a large area. Therefore it means a 10 minute walk to reception, 10 mins to accommodation, 5 mins back to car park. There are hills and stairs. The accommodation is basic, but quite adequate. As it is only available during Summer, there are not many people at the University and the internet speed is excellent! The doors tend to slam, but overall it was a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Rahaf

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Essex University Campus- Colchester. Good VFM
This is Campus accommodation. The price reflects what you get, whilst saying that, it was value for money. A very friendly team upon arrival who were most helpful. The room is campus accommodation, so dont go expecting Egyptian Cotton bedding, welcome trays, televisions etc. The important thing was that it was extremely clean, the bed comfortable, safe and secure. The campus has a number of facilities for dining and bars together with a number of various shops. Car parking within easy walking distance. Good power supply for my computer and free Wi Fi. All in all it offers good value for money against what else was available in the area. If i was in the area again I would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Timothy

Uni Campus Colchester
The room was tidy if not a bit basic, but was very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin

Great stay
Very happy with my stay 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Typical University Accommodation!
Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018