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Student Castle accommodation

Our partner accommodation provider, Student Castle is available to undergraduates for the 2025/26 academic year and is located in the heart of York and only a 22 minute walk from Campus West. 

Featuring modern facilities and excellent on-site amenities, you'll live in a flat finished to a high standard that has been lovingly designed and includes a high-tech kitchen and beautiful bathroom. 

Even though you're living off campus, you'll still be part of Vanbrugh College. You'll have access to shared social spaces, college events, and support on campus whenever you need it. There's also a university bus stop right outside, making it easy to get to and from campus.

You'll apply for this accommodation as usual through our portal at accommodation.york.ac.uk, but please note that your contract will be with Student Castle York, and all rent payments will be made directly to them. To secure your room, you’ll need to pay a £250 advanced payment once you receive your room offer.

Ensuite
Self-catered
44-week let

Room types and prices 2025/26

(new undergraduates only)

Room type Bathroom Catering Location Let length Per week Per year
Clifford ensuite Ensuite Self-catered Student Castle
Off-campus
44 weeks £218 £9,592

Clifford Flat, ensuite

The Clifford Flat features a private ensuite bathroom equipped with a shower, toilet, hand basin, heated towel rail, wall-mounted mirror, storage cabinet, and toilet roll holder.

Your room comes fully furnished with a double bed and mattress, a TV (TV license not included), a dedicated desk/workstation with lighting, a comfortable desk chair, and plenty of storage and shelving. You'll also have a wardrobe, full-length mirror, and a noticeboard.

The kitchen is shared with up to six other students and includes a dining table, seating area, and a smart TV with Freeview (TV license is not included in the rent).

As a resident, you’ll also enjoy access to a range of high-quality on-site amenities, including a gym, common rooms, games area, courtyard, free bike hire and more.

Facilities

Free bike rental and storage
Plenty of storage racks to keep your bikes safe and sound, and free hire
Ultra-fast Wifi
100Mbps internet and WiFi throughout
Games area
Games area with pool table, table football, ping pong, TV and playstation access
Gym
Fully equipped free gym, open 24/7
Common area
Large common area, spread across two floors featuring a TV area with comfortable seating
Outdoor courtyard
Relax and enjoy the sun in the landscaped courtyard
Secure premises
24/7 CCTV and security doors
Study area
Communal study space, featuring large tables and multiple study booths

What's near

The Shambles
7 minutes walk
Cafes/dining
less than a 1 minute walk to the nearest
Train station
25 minutes walk
Campus West
22 minutes walk

Student voices

Hermione tells us all about her experience living in Student Castle, a purpose built student accommodation in the city centre, in her second year at York. Please note room types, catering options and social activities shown or talked about in this video may change for your year of entry. Check this web page for the most up to date information.

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