With a stay at University of Essex - Colchester Campus in Colchester, you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Essex and 5 minutes from High Woods Country Park. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Hollytrees Museum and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Colchester Visitor Information Centre.
Hostel with 3 restaurants, steps from University of Essex
University of Essex - Colchester Campus offers 1500 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. This Colchester hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
Make yourself at home in one of the 1500 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Blue's Cafe, one of the hostel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Blue's Cafe - This café serves breakfast and lunch.
Buffalo Joe's - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Canteen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Su Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
TopBar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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 to 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
Billiards/pool table
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
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Wedding services
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)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
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 at the property
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 6.00 for adults and 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 elevators
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
University of Essex - Colchester Campus Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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I was very happy with the room itself and the price I paid for it booking only couple of days beforehand. Nice and fresh with lots of storage and a clean ensuite bathroom I'd compare the facilities to Travelodge or Ibis(but no TV). However. This being a university campus, it was A bit difficult to find and park in the correct place and was quite a walk to reception and the actual room. Got given a map of the campus and had to find the room myself. Not the easiest task with a luggage -just Keep that in mind. Also I guess my timing wasn't great as all the students returning to uni after the summer holiday's meant lot's of noise and partying at night - not a quiet place to sleep for sure (thanks God for earplugs) - but it might be quieter during the school holidays.
Would I stay again at the price? Probably yes given I couldn't find anything else. P.s. the grounds are fantastic with a nice park and lovely lakes and lots of benches to sit down and enjoy the surroundings.
Key fob didn't work, had to keep running back and forth from my room to reception until I had a fob that worked, when I had one that finally worked it didn't when I returned on Saturday and had to get another fob so I could enter my block and room which had No TV and No kettle which meant was unable to make a cup of tea or porridge for breakfast.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
James
Business traveller
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
DIRECTIONS: The reception is in the main square area and on maps as 'Event Essex'. To get here, you should park at 'Car Park B' by 'Essex Sport Gym'.
The room is fine and cheap, you should expect this. You can park right outside to unload, then park the car 100m away. The reception was near impossible to find and I had no idea where to park for it. This really needs to be explained before arrival. The phone number provided was closed. The corridor stank so thickly of smoke that I found it hard to breathe and I'm not asthmatic. The food options were minimal, terrible, overpriced, unhealthy and one morning there was a stench of sewage while I ate. However, the staff were friendly, the kitchens good, it is easy to get to and the room was good.
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
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Timothy
28 Aug 2018
Uni Campus Colchester
The room was tidy if not a bit basic, but was very quiet.