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Hostel in Colchester with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store
Conference centre

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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University of Essex - Colchester Campus

University of Essex, Colchester, England CO4 3SQ

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 1500
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Number of meeting rooms - 15
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas:

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Free toiletries
  • Desk
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Shared accommodations
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bedrooms: 1

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 9:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • University Essex Colchester Campus Hostel
  • University Essex Campus Hostel
  • University Essex Campus Hoste
  • University of Essex Colchester Campus
  • University of Essex - Colchester Campus Colchester

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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