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Silver Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
26 Weekly Stay
15 Jan 2027 - 16 Jul 2027
39 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 15 Jul 2027
46 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 02 Sept 2027
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£182 / Week
£50 Deposit
Gold Ensuite
A private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 02 Sept 2027
39 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 15 Jul 2027
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£177 / Week
£50 Deposit
Studio
A self-contained flat housing everything you need in one room.
Private Room
Private Kitchen
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Booking Period
46 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 02 Sept 2027
39 Weekly Stay
15 Oct 2026 - 15 Jul 2027
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£215 / Week
£50 Deposit
Bronze Ensuite
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLEA private room with its own bathroom, and a communal kitchen.
Private Room
Single Occupancy
Private Bathroom
Small Double
Booking Period
51 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 03 Sept 2027
44 Weekly Stay
11 Sept 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
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£139 / Week
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Located on University Avenue next to Ipswich Waterfront, Athena Hall is just a 2-minute walk from the University of Suffolk. With 590 beds, it offers en-suite rooms and studios, with all bills and high-speed Wi-Fi included at a fixed annual price. Students have access to a games area with pool and ping pong, a social hub and lounge, a laundry room and secure, covered bike storage. Free 24/7 healthcare support, including unlimited phone and video GP consultations, is also included, and the on-site team is Mental Health First Aid-trained.
Athena Hall sits by Ipswich Waterfront, with Tesco Express a minute’s walk away and Holywells Park about 11 minutes on foot. The hall also runs regular social events, welcome week activities and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
Address
Athena Hall, 3 University Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 0FR
Transportation links near Athena Hall, Ipswich
- John Street – 3-minute walk away
- Coprolite Street – 4-minute walk away
- Holy Trinity Church – 6-minute walk away
- Angel Lane – 9-minute walk away
What room types are available at Athena Hall, Ipswich?
Athena Hall offers Silver Ensuite, Gold Ensuite, and Studio rooms, giving students ensuite or private studio options during their university stay.
All student rooms include all bills and high-speed WiFi, and Athena Hall Ipswich also has a laundry room, games area, social hub, and secure bike storage. These shared spaces give students places to study, relax, meet friends, and store their bikes safely.
What is around Athena Hall, Ipswich?
Athena Hall is surrounded by shops, food spots, pubs, parks and pharmacies, so students can handle everyday errands and find places to eat or relax without travelling far from their student rooms in Ipswich.
Supermarkets: Grocery shops close to Ipswich student accommodation make it easier to pick up ingredients, snacks and everyday essentials between lectures. Tesco Express is just a 1-minute walk away for quick grocery runs, while Marina Store is also 1 minute away. Raja Stores is around 6 minutes away, and Uni Shop is a 10-minute walk away for another nearby option.
Restaurants: From Italian food and fried chicken to Asian dishes, students have different food options within walking distance of Athena Hall. Boss Chicken Ipswich is just 2 minutes away and serves fried chicken with takeaway available. Bella Napoli Express is a 3-minute walk away and offers Italian food and takeaway. 92 Noodle Bar is around 7 minutes away and serves Asian dishes.
Pubs: Ipswich has local pubs where students can catch live music, watch sports or meet friends for an evening out. The Gardeners Arms Pub Ipswich is a 5-minute walk away and offers drinks, live music and sports. Briarbank Brewing Company is about an 8-minute walk away, while The Spread Eagle is a 12-minute walk away.
Parks and Pharmacy: Nearby parks give students places to spend time outdoors, while pharmacies help with medicines and everyday health essentials. Holywells Park is around an 11-minute walk away, and Alexandra Park is 12 minutes away. Aqua Pharmacy & Travel Clinic Ipswich is just 2 minutes away, while Wellbeing Pharmacy – Orchard Street is around 15 minutes away.
Why do students love Athena Hall?
Students love Athena Hall for its location just 2 minutes from the University of Suffolk and its choice of Silver Ensuites, Gold Ensuites and Studios. All bills and high-speed WiFi are included, making it easier to manage your budget without tracking separate electricity, heating, water, or internet costs.
The games area, social hub, laundry room and secure bike storage add useful spaces to everyday student life. With supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, parks, and a pharmacy nearby, Athena Hall makes everyday student life simple.
Payment info & policies
Booking Deposit: £50 to confirm a booking (adjustable in rent).
Installment Plan: Full payment or 4 installments,
Guarantor: UK based guarantor required.
Students without a UK-based guarantor can use the “Your Guarantor” service for a 5% fee.
Mode of Payment: Debit/Credit cards and Bank Transfer.
To apply for and book a flat or bedroom at a Collegiate UK managed property, you must pay Advance Rent at the time of booking through our online booking system.
The Advance Rent is set as follows:
- £50 for re-bookers (students already living with us who are renewing).
- £50 for direct let bookings (all new applicants).
You will have 3 days from making your booking to sign your Tenancy Agreement. If you cancel your booking within this 3-day period, your Advance Rent will be refunded in full. If you do not cancel within the 3-day period, the Advance Rent will be retained.
Once your Tenancy Agreement has been signed, the Advance Rent will be credited against your first rent instalment due under your Tenancy Agreement.
To cancel your booking, you must notify us in writing by emailing the property where you made your booking.
Release from your Tenancy Agreement
You may be able to cancel your booking or end your Tenancy Agreement in the circumstances set out below.
Before your tenancy starts
No Place, No Pay
If you do not obtain a place at your chosen university or higher education institution, you may cancel your booking provided that:
- You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving confirmation that you have not secured your place.
- You provide official written confirmation from the university, UCAS or other relevant admissions authority confirming that you have not been admitted.
- We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.
If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.
No Visa, No Pay
If you require a visa to study in the UK and your visa application is refused, you may cancel your booking provided that:
- You notify us in writing within 7 days of receiving notification that your visa application has been refused.
- You provide official evidence of the visa refusal.
- We receive this evidence no later than 30 August.
If these conditions are met, your booking will be cancelled and any Advance Rent and rent paid will be refunded.
After your tenancy has started
You may end your tenancy by giving 4 weeks' written notice, together with appropriate supporting evidence, where:
- You withdraw from your course.
- You are excluded from your course.
- You are refused admission to your course.
- You have been absent from your course for more than 60 days due to illness, and your university or higher education provider has agreed to suspend your studies.
Your tenancy will end 4 weeks after we receive your written notice and satisfactory supporting evidence.
Exceptional Circumstances
If you are unable to take up or continue your tenancy due to other exceptional or compassionate circumstances that are not covered above, you should contact the property as soon as possible.
Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and supporting evidence will be required. Any decision to release you from your Tenancy Agreement in these circumstances will be at our discretion.
Replacement Tenant
Where your request to be released from your Tenancy Agreement does not fall within this policy, we may, at our discretion, agree to release you if a suitable replacement tenant is found.
Any release will be conditional upon the replacement tenant entering into a Tenancy Agreement on terms acceptable to us.
Cancellation by Us
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel your booking, we will notify you in writing and, where possible, offer suitable alternative accommodation.
If the alternative accommodation is not suitable, you may cancel your booking and receive a full refund of any Advance Rent and rent already paid.
General Conditions
- Any refund due will normally be processed within 14 days of receiving all required supporting evidence.
- This policy does not affect your statutory rights.
- This policy should be read alongside your Tenancy Agreement and any applicable provisions of the ANUK/Unipol National Code.
Installments Plan
If booking date is after any rent installment due date, all prior rent must be paid in full at booking.
2 Installments Payment
Instalments
Due Date
Amount
1st Instalment
05 Aug 2026
9 weeks rent
2nd Instalment
30 Sept 2026
9 weeks rent
This property needs a Uk Based GuarantorA guarantor is a person/entity who agrees to cover the student's rent or related charges if the student fails to meet their payment obligations during the stay.
Don’t have a guarantor? We can connect you with a verified guarantor service.
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In order to pay rent in three instalments, you will need to provide evidence of a guarantor based in the country of your accommodation, such as a family member or friend. The first rent instalment must be paid 10 days prior to your tenancy start date. Your second rent payment will be due in January, and your third and final rent instalment will be due in May.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made a year in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
If you are unable to provide a guarantor in the country of your accommodation, your rent payment will need to be made in advance, in full, 10 days prior to your tenancy start date.
Yes, you can still live in Collegiate accommodation without a guarantor. In this case, full payment for the year is required in advance, 10 days before the tenancy starts. Housing Hand (www.housinghand.com) is also accepted as a guarantor with additional costs.
Before moving in, ensure you have:
Paid your deposit
Signed your tenancy agreement
Paid your first rental instalment (or full rent if applicable) as keys won't be issued without payment
Provided 1x photo ID, 1x proof of address for yourself (and your guarantor if applicable)
Provided 1x proof of Visa if needed
Provided 2x passport photos and 1x proof of student status
A wide range of students live in Collegiate student accommodation, including undergraduates, postgraduate students and international students.
You will be responsible for providing a TV licence.
Room cleaning is generally not included in your rent (although some of our residences offer room cleaning as part of the rental package), so you will be responsible for cleaning your room. If you’re not a fan of doing the cleaning yourself, we offer a range of room cleaning services. You can choose from weekly, monthly, ad hoc and end-of-tenancy cleans.
Most apartments and studios include a flat-screen TV with 40 channels. If you bring your own TV, a TV aerial point is available, and you are responsible for obtaining your TV license.
Broadband and Wi-Fi are available 24/7 throughout the building. Wi-Fi is accessible, and wired connections can be made via an Ethernet cable, with instructions provided in the welcome pack.
Collegiate residents need to provide their bedding, kitchen equipment, and towels. However, collections with these items are available for purchase to facilitate settling in.
A qualified UK Guarantor is a resident of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England. They must reside within the UK, be recognized as a tax resident with HMRC, have a fixed address, and provide proof of address through a utility bill (less than 3 months old) and photo ID. The guarantor should enter their National Insurance number during the booking process.
Falling behind on rent payments has legal implications. The contract is binding for the full period, and leaving before the contract ends does not result in a rent reduction.
Accommodation fees must be paid on the due dates; outstanding debts may be passed to an external debt collection agency, and you will be liable for all legal charges once the debt is with the agency.
Your accommodation will have a designated move-In weekend aligned with your tenancy start. Further details will be communicated closer to the date. If you can't move in during the designated weekend, you can collect your keys during office hours by informing the on-site accommodation team to ensure a smooth experience.
Full-time students in the UK are exempt from Council Tax while staying at Athena Hall. Council Tax is usually already exempt and included in your rent. If required, you can download a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from your university and submit it to your local council. If you’re unsure, your UniAcco property team can guide you through the process.
The student accommodation cost of Athena Hall ranges from £139/week to £223/week depending on the room and stay period. UniAcco also offers Exclusive cashbacks, discounts on group bookings, and seasonal student housing offers. Contact UniAcco team for more details.
UniAcco offers a wide selection of modern room types at Athena Hall student accommodation in Ipswich, including Bronze Ensuite, Silver Ensuite, Gold Ensuite, and Studio. Each option is designed to provide comfort, privacy, and convenience, making it an ideal choice for students looking for high-quality accommodation.
Athena Hall offers a range of apartment amenities, equipment cooking appliances, including Electric Stove, Microwave, Fridge, Utility Bills Included, WiFi, & many more. Contact your UniAcco agent for a full list of amenities.
Athena Hall offers a range of facilities including Laundry Room, Communal Relaxing & Study Area, Bike Storage, and Gameroom.
