2 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 (4-6 bedroom flats) and studio rooms with all your bills included plus spacious social spaces including communal lounge with games area and relaxing outdoor courtyards. You’ll also find Colchester’s main ALDI supermarket right next door and the lush green spaces of Castle Park a 10 minute walk away.

Getting to uni is simple too! – The bus to campus picks up right outside.

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Looking for a semester let for 2024/25?
A limited number of January semester lets available in our Gold and Gold Plus en-suite rooms.

Clearing Offers:
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  • Rebookers: £750 cashback
  • 2025/26 bookings: £500 cashback
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The Facilities.
27 Magdalen Street.

Colchester:

Feel right at home with some of our best value University of Essex accommodation. At 27 Magdalen Street not only will you benefit from a fixed rent, with all bills included and a easy commute to university - with the uni bus picking up right outside, you'll also get to enjoy all the following facilities and services as standard:

  • 24/7 on-site team with CCTV Coverage
  • Communal lounge
  • Outdoor courtyard & garden space
  • Gaming facilities with Playstation
  • Games area
  • Study area
  • Social calendar of events
  • Free Wi-Fi & Internet (up to 200mb)
  • Secure key fob access
  • Lifts to all floors
  • 4-6 bedroom en-suite flats
  • Wheelchair accessible rooms available
  • 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 depending on location and floor within the property.

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Looking for a semester let for 2024/25?
A limited number of January semester lets available in our Gold and Gold Plus en-suite rooms.

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Getting to
university.

Colchester:


When it comes to studying, the University of Essex Colchester campus is a 10 minute bike ride or a easy 20-minute bus ride on the S1 or 74 with the bus stop 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.

What’s around
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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.