Portswood House

Portswood Rd,
Southampton SO17 2BF

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Portswood House
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Welcome to Portswood House – Premium Student Living in the Heart of Southampton. Perfectly positioned on Portswood Road, just a 10-minute walk from the University of Southampton and a short bus ride to Solent University (around 20 minutes), Portswood House places you at the centre of student life in the city’s most popular neighbourhood. Set alongside the tranquil River Itchen, you’ll have easy access to Southampton’s best cafés, shops, bars, and green spaces—all right on your doorstep.

Home to 435 stylish, fully furnished bedrooms, Portswood House isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a place you’ll love coming home to. Not only will you experience premium student living right in the heart of the city, you’ll also enjoy these incredible perks, all included in your rent:

Weekday breakfasts cooked by your own private chef, catering for all cultures and dietary requirements
Free 24/7 tea, hot drinks and coffee to help you start your morning or help for those late night study sessions
Weekly yoga classes hosted in a private studio with a professional instructor
Exclusive resident events hosted twice a week
Complementary room cleans every two weeks

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Our rooms

Bronze Studio 16sqm

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Bronze Studio 16sqm

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£327 per week

Discover the Bronze Studio, your stylish and smart retreat designed for students who want comfort and efficiency without compromise. This premium space offers all the essentials for a balanced student lifestyle, including modern amenities and a relaxing atmosphere that fits perfectly with your active university life.

Room layouts may vary.

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Silver Studio 20sqm

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Silver Studio 20sqm

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£365 per week

Make your uni experience comfortable and convenient in the Silver Studio. Featuring a plush large double bed with clever storage, a fully equipped kitchen for your culinary creations, and a dedicated study zone for focus, this studio blends premium comfort with the practical needs of student life. Whether it’s downtime with friends or productive study sessions, this space adapts to you.

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Gold Studio 23sqm

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Gold Studio 23sqm

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£430 per week

Enhance your student living experience with the Gold Studio. Featuring a king-size bed, designer kitchen with dishwasher and island, and a dedicated study area, this space is designed for students who appreciate both luxury and functionality. Perfect for relaxing, socialising, or focusing on your studies in style.

Room layouts may vary.

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Living here

Portswood House is redefining student living in Southampton. Just 10 minutes from the University of Southampton, this student gem in the city offers 435 private studio rooms – each a comfortable, self-contained space with its own kitchen, bathroom, SmartTV, study desk and plenty of storage. Think beautiful rooms, designed with your student experience in mind including huge windows flooding rooms with natural light, it’s as stylish as it is practical.

Living here comes with some brilliant extras all included within you rent: a complimentary fortnightly clean, free weekday breakfast crafted by a private chef, unlimited tea and coffee, weekly yoga sessions, and on-site printing. And outside? Sainsbury’s is right next door, Portswood Road offers a world of international restaurants and welcoming coffee shops, and Mettricks Café just around the corner gives residents an exclusive discount via the Now Students app.

Community

Your room is yours to make your own but Portswood House has so much going on that you’ll always find something drawing you out of it.

Our curated Live Now programme is built to enrich every part of student life. Through our partnership with a local professional yoga instructor, residents enjoy free weekly sessions to unwind and invest in their wellbeing. Our on-site team bring creativity to the calendar too, with events like terrarium making, sketching workshops and afternoon tea, all thoughtfully chosen to spark conversation and help residents connect. We also place enormous value on celebrating the diverse backgrounds of our community, with events spanning Chinese New Year, cultural food nights and themed social evenings throughout the year.

We’re also committed to doing our bit for the planet. From encouraging sustainable living habits day-to-day, to our in-house clothing donation scheme, we make it easy for residents to make a positive impact without any extra effort.

Support

Our team are here for you around the clock, whether you need a chat, you’re missing home, need academic advice or just want someone to lean on. With team members who speak multiple languages, we strive to ensure each resident can feel genuinely understood no matter where they’re from.

We’ve also partnered with Hub of Hope, the UK’s largest mental health support directory, so the right help is always within reach. Moving away from home is a big adventure – we’re here to make sure you never have to face it alone.

Transport

Situated in one of Southampton’s most popular student areas, Portswood House offers excellent transport connections for getting around the city and beyond. Several major bus routes stop nearby, including the U1 and U6, providing direct links to both the University of Southampton (in under 10 minutes) and Solent University (around 20 minutes).

Southampton Central Station is just a 15-minute bus ride away, offering regular train services to London, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and other major cities—ideal for weekend trips or commuting. For international travel, Southampton Airport is under 15 minutes away by train or taxi, with direct flights to a variety of UK and European destinations.

Whether you’re heading to campus, the city centre, or beyond, Portswood House keeps you well connected at all times.

Bills

Navigating the world of bills can be a real challenge, especially when you’re a student. But at Portswood House, we understand that simplicity is key, and that’s why we offer just one easy, all-inclusive bill. No more stress over multiple bills or hidden fees – everything is taken care of in one simple payment, leaving you more time and energy to focus on the things that matter most. So sit back, relax, and let us handle the details – we’ve got you covered. If you’re worried about paying in three instalments, we also offer a monthly payment option.