7 room types to choose from.

27 Magdalen Street.

Colchester student accommodation.

Host 27 Magdalen Street allows you to escape campus and be right in the middle of city centre life. Less than 10 minutes’ walk from Colchester’s shops, bars and restaurants – perfect if you work in town.

Onsite at 27 Magdalen Street you’ll find a range of en-suite and studio rooms with all your bills included plus spacious social spaces including communal lounge with games area and relaxing outdoor courtyards.

When it comes to studying, the University of Essex Colchester campus is a 10 minute bike ride or a easy 20-minute bus ride away with bus stops right outside. Studying at Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford? You can be on campus within 45 minutes from Colchester Town railway station – a 5 minute walk from our front door.

Now offering 52 week contracts from January 2024-January 2025 in our Gold and Gold Plus rooms.

Looking for a student room for a few weeks?

Flexible length contracts available in our Gold and Gold Plus rooms – contact reception for full information and to book.

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The Facilities.
27 Magdalen Street.

Colchester:

  • 24/7 on-site staff with CCTV Coverage
  • Secure key fob access
  • Lifts to all floors
  • Wheelchair accessible rooms available
  • Communal lounge
  • Games area
  • Gaming facilities with Playstation
  • ResiLife events
  • Study area
  • Outdoor courtyard & garden space
  • Free Wi-Fi & Internet (up to 200mb)
  • Secure bicycle parking
  • Laundry room with washing and drying facilities
  • Onsite recycling facilities

Student rooms in Colchester.
Let's find you a room.

All of our 252 bedrooms have been designed to help you make the most of your time at university. They will be ultra modern, and include lots of little luxuries like high-tech kitchens and beautiful bathrooms.

Please note: All pictures are indicative only – all rooms and layouts vary slightly.

Looking for a student room for a few weeks?
Flexible length contracts available in our Gold and Gold Plus rooms – contact reception for full information and to book.

  • Silver En-suite

    From £150.00 pw.

    Availability:Flexible length contracts

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  • Silver Plus En-suite

    From £152.00 pw.

    Availability:Last few remaining

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  • Gold En-suite

    From £140.00 pw.

    Availability:Flexible length contracts

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  • Gold Plus En-suite

    From £141.00 pw.

    Availability:Flexible length contracts

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  • Platinum En-suite

    From £157.00 pw.

    Availability:Also available for semester lets

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  • Platinum Plus En-suite

    From £158.00 pw.

    Availability:Also available for semester lets

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  • Deluxe En-suite

    From £160.00 pw.

    Availability:Last one remaining

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  • Deluxe Plus En-suite

    From £169.00 pw.

    Availability:Coming soon

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  • Studio Platinum Plus

    From £255.00 pw.

    Availability:Coming soon

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Colchester!
What's it like?

Colchester:

Britain’s first city and the former capital of Roman Britain, Colchester is a historic City in Essex. It may be historic, but it keeps up with the times. 21st Century Colchester is a thriving, modern City popular with students at the University of Essex. Whatever your taste or budget, there’s plenty to see and do in Colchester and the surrounding area.

Check out our Colchester student accommodation options.

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Our People. Your Hosts.

Welcoming, helpful, kind. That’s us. Our people work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure your Host home is a calm, stress-free and fun place to be. From our building managers to security guards, support team to maintenance guys, we’re here for you, 24/7, whenever you need us. We’ll be there. Ready to solve any problems and soothe away those worries. We know what’s it’s like being a student, because we’ve all been there and done it. Think of us as one big family, here to make you feel at home.

What our residents say

Tofunmi
Colchester

Best student accommodation I’ve ever lived in, close to the station and the town centre, lovely management (Chris, Emma, Jake and Janine), will really miss living there.

Yifan
Birmingham

The experience at Host was fantastic and we really appreciated the kindness and help from Gary and the staff. We would definitely recommend this place for other students!

Nim
Exeter

I lived here as a postgraduate student. I had a very good experience. All of the team were very helpful and always made me feel welcome. They even helped carry all of my stuff into my room. The Printworks offers a good environment for studying with sound proof rooms and the study room is very helpful when you don't want to walk to the library. The Gym downstairs was also very handy. I would definitely recommend it. The Printworks is no doubt one of the best accommodations in Exeter.

Ry
Southampton

This could be the most comfort apartment in Southampton! I truly love the karaoke room and the balcony on the top floor. Amazing view and everything is new and modern.