University of Essex - Colchester Campus

2.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast (GBP 6.00 per person)
Meeting facility
Economy Single Room (shared bathroom) | View from room
Property grounds
Fitness studio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

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University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, England, CO4 3SQ
  • University of Essex
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Beth Chatto Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room (with en-suite)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, University of Essex - Colchester Campus is 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 Colchester Visitor Information Centre and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Hollytrees Museum.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Mac's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Groom Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

University of Essex - Colchester Campus

Hostel in Colchester with 3 restaurants and bars
University of Essex - Colchester Campus offers 50 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 50 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.

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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