Student accommodation in Bournemouth town centre — self-contained studios near the beach
Mercury House is a student accommodation in Bournemouth, located at St Peter's Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NT, in the heart of the city centre. The residence offers 150 self-contained studio apartments across three tiers, all fully furnished and all-inclusive with bills, Wi-Fi up to 100Mbps and contents insurance.
Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) are both accessible by bus from nearby stops. Bournemouth town centre is a 5-minute walk, the beach is around 10 minutes on foot, and Bournemouth train station is approximately 12 minutes' walk.
Location and transport links
Mercury House sits on St Peter's Road, one of Bournemouth's most central streets, surrounded by shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The St Peter's Church bus stop is approximately a 3-minute walk, with services to both university campuses. The Lower Gardens, Bournemouth's seafront promenade and the pier are all within easy walking distance — making this one of the most central student accommodation locations in the city.
- Bournemouth University — Lansdowne Campus — accessible by bus or approximately 17 minutes on foot
- Bournemouth University — Talbot Campus — accessible by bus
- Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) — accessible by bus
- Bournemouth town centre — approximately 5 minutes on foot
- Bournemouth beach and seafront — approximately 10 minutes on foot
- Bournemouth train station — approximately 12 minutes on foot, with services to London Waterloo and Southampton
- St Peter's Church bus stop — approximately 3 minutes on foot
Room types at Mercury House
Mercury House offers studio apartments only — every room is fully self-contained with a private en-suite bathroom and kitchenette. All studios come with a 3/4 double bed, study desk and chair, generous storage, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a hob, oven, under-counter fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. Wi-Fi up to 100Mbps and all utility bills are included in every room type. Both 51-week and 44-week tenancy options are available.
Standard Studio
A light and airy self-contained studio with everything needed for comfortable student living — private kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, study area and 3/4 double bed.
Classic Studio
Spacious studios on floors 0–5 with a choice of room and views across the city. The same full specification as Standard, with the option to select your preferred floor and outlook.
Top Floor Classic Studio
Located on the top floor of Mercury House, these studios offer panoramic views over Bournemouth and towards the coast — the most elevated rooms in the building, with the same all-inclusive specification.
- All utility bills included
- Wi-Fi up to 100Mbps included
- No council tax for students in the UK
- On-site laundry room
- Regular cleaning service included
- On-site maintenance team
- CCTV and secure entry throughout
- Bike storage
- Disabled access
Facilities
- Communal lounge and TV area
- Pool table
- Table football
- Free monthly events — including Freebie Fridays, quiz nights and movie nights
- Laundry room
- Vending machines
- Bike storage
- On-site maintenance team
- CCTV and secure entry throughout
Student life on St Peter's Road, Bournemouth
Mercury House sits at the heart of Bournemouth's social and commercial life, steps from Bournemouth Square and the Lower Gardens. The surrounding streets are lined with cafés, restaurants and bars, and the seafront — with seven miles of sandy beach — is around 10 minutes on foot. The Bournemouth Oceanarium and the pier are also within easy walking distance, and the Lower Gardens provide green space for outdoor studying and relaxation between lectures.
Bournemouth is consistently ranked as one of the best student cities in the south of England, combining a large and active student population with an exceptional coastal setting. Both Bournemouth University — one of the largest universities in the south, with strong industry links in media, business, health and tourism — and Arts University Bournemouth, a leading specialist creative arts university founded in 1885, draw students from across the UK and internationally.
Bournemouth train station connects the city to London Waterloo in approximately two hours and to Southampton in under 30 minutes — convenient for students travelling home or exploring the wider south coast.
FAQs
How far is Mercury House from Bournemouth University?
Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus is approximately 17 minutes on foot or accessible by bus from the St Peter's Church stop, which is around 3 minutes from Mercury House.
How far is it from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)?
Arts University Bournemouth is accessible by bus from stops close to Mercury House on St Peter's Road.
Are all rooms self-contained studios?
Yes. Mercury House offers studio apartments only — every room has a private kitchenette, en-suite bathroom and study area. There are no shared flats or communal kitchens.
What is the difference between the three studio tiers?
All studios have the same full specification — 3/4 double bed, en-suite, kitchenette with hob and oven, desk and storage. The main differences are floor level and views: Standard Studios are the entry tier; Classic Studios are on floors 0–5 with a choice of outlook; Top Floor Classic Studios are on the highest floor with panoramic views over the city and towards the coast.
What is included in the rent?
All utility bills, Wi-Fi up to 100Mbps and a regular cleaning service are included. Students in the UK are exempt from council tax, so there are no additional household costs.
Are there social events at Mercury House?
Yes. Free monthly events run throughout the year, including Freebie Fridays, quiz nights and movie nights in the communal lounge and TV area.
How close is Bournemouth beach?
Bournemouth's seafront and beach are approximately 10 minutes on foot from Mercury House — one of the closest student accommodation locations to the coast in the city.
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Rooms
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Standard Studio
Our Standard Studios are light and airy featuring a small double bed, study area with desk and chair, loads of storage, kitchenette area with a breakfast bar, and your own ensuite shower room.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. You have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to chose from, each giving you different views of the city. All rooms come with a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space.
Your kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven, under-counter fridge/freezer, and a breakfast bar to eat at. Each room also has its own private good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area. There are weekly free events from freebie Friday’s to movie and quiz nights.
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£195.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Standard Studio - 51 Weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Standard Studio
Our Standard Studios are light and airy featuring a small double bed, study area with desk and chair, loads of storage, kitchenette area with a breakfast bar, and your own ensuite shower room.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. You have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to chose from, each giving you different views of the city. All rooms come with a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space.
Your kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven, under-counter fridge/freezer, and a breakfast bar to eat at. Each room also has its own private good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area. There are weekly free events from freebie Friday’s to movie and quiz nights.
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£199.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Standard Studio - 44 Weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Studio
If you’re looking for spacious studios situated in the perfect spot for Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth, and close to Bournemouth’s city centre shops and stunning beach, Mercury House is for you.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. We have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to select from each giving you different views of the city. With each room containing a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space this gives you loads of space to hang out. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven and under-counter fridge/freezer with a breakfast bar to socialise around. Each room has its own good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area.
Our Classic Studio rooms are based on floors 0 – 5 at Mercury House – you can choose your room.
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£199.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic Studio - 51 weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Top Floor Classic Studio
If you’re looking for spacious studios situated in the perfect spot for Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth, and close to Bournemouth’s city centre shops and stunning beach, Mercury House is for you.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. We have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to select from each giving you different views of the city. With each room containing a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space this gives you loads of space to hang out. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven and under-counter fridge/freezer with a breakfast bar to socialise around. And each room has its own good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area.
Top Floor Classic Studios are all based on the top floor of Mercury House.
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£205.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Top Floor Classic Studio - 51 Weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Garden Plus Studio
Our Garden Plus Studio rooms are not only based on the first two floors at Mercury House looking out onto the Garden infront of Mercury House, but are the largest room size available within the building.
Each room is light and airy featuring a small double bed, study area with desk and chair, loads of storage, kitchenette area with a breakfast bar, and your own ensuite shower room.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. You have a number of different light and airy studios with 3 large windows to chose from, each giving you different views of the city. All rooms come with a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space.
Your kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven, under-counter fridge/freezer, and a breakfast bar to eat at. Or why not have friends over for a drink?
Each room also has its own private good sized ensuite shower room.
Study and socialise
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area. There are weekly free events from freebie Friday’s to movie and quiz nights.
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£210.00 | 2025-05-30 | 24/25 - Garden Plus Studio - 13 Weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Top Floor Classic Studio
If you’re looking for spacious studios situated in the perfect spot for Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth, and close to Bournemouth’s city centre shops and stunning beach, Mercury House is for you.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. We have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to select from each giving you different views of the city. With each room containing a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space this gives you loads of space to hang out. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven and under-counter fridge/freezer with a breakfast bar to socialise around. And each room has its own good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area.
Top Floor Classic Studios are all based on the top floor of Mercury House.
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£210.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Top Floor Classic Studio - 44 Weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |
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Classic Studio
If you’re looking for spacious studios situated in the perfect spot for Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth, and close to Bournemouth’s city centre shops and stunning beach, Mercury House is for you.
Your all-inclusive ensuite room has everything you need to study and socialise comfortably. We have a number of different light and airy studios with three large windows to select from each giving you different views of the city. With each room containing a 3/4 sized double bed, study area with desk, chair and loads of storage space this gives you loads of space to hang out. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with hob, oven and under-counter fridge/freezer with a breakfast bar to socialise around. Each room has its own good sized ensuite shower room.
Downstairs you can also make the most of the social spaces at Mercury House. There is plenty of room to set up a study session with friends, or unwind with a game of table football. Or simply just relax and watch a movie in the TV area.
Our Classic Studio rooms are based on floors 0 – 5 at Mercury House – you can choose your room.
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£210.00 | 2026-09-12 | 26/27 - Classic Studio - 44 weeks | 49.00 | Available | WEBSITE |