Students have returned to university but bargain college rooms are still available for visitors

Oct. 3, 2024 - PRLog -- This summer, many holidaymakers on a budget discovered the money-saving secret of staying in university rooms out of term time. Often in central locations, university rooms are an inexpensive place to stay while students are away. But what happens now that freshers have moved into most accommodation?

Lily Smith, a travel expert from the specialist accommodation finder UniversityRooms.com, says: 'It's a little-known secret that a number of colleges still have rooms available even though school's back. For example, a number of colleges in the wonderful cities of Oxford and Cambridge offer accommodation year-round. Of course, these ancient cities are well worth a visit at any time.

'Other universities and student room organisations also offer accommodation during term time. For example, right now, York and Bournemouth campuses have

'Using the innovative service UniversityRooms.com, visitors can choose from singles and doubles with ensuite facilities, on a B&B or self-catering basis. Looking at currently available accommodation, it's possible to stay in Oxford during term time at the following locations: Oxford University Club; Rhodes House; Rewley House and Magpie Lane House (Oriel College).

'Likewise, for the equally stunning university town of Cambridge, the following colleges are offering rooms even in term time: Westminster College including Westminster College Cottages and Hughes Hall

'Staying in London can be very expensive, even outside peak tourist season. That's why it's good to see that a number of student accommodation centres are available during term time, including: Elm Grove (University of Roehampton); Goodenough College Bloomsbury and Roomzzz London Stratford.

'Looking through the list of available accommodation, the historic city of York leaps out as a year-round destination. York claims to have more attractions per square mile than any other city in the UK and most of these are open throughout the winter. The University of York's Franklin House currently has rooms available at weekends for non-students during term time.

'Many people, myself included, love seeing the sea at any time of year. Bournemouth University has now joined the UniversityRooms scheme, which is great news for summer visitors, and there's even availability out of season

'It doesn't take an educated guess to realise that more limited university term-time accommodation is likely to get booked up. For more information and to book your stay, see: https://www.universityrooms.com/en-GB/countries/GB