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I loved this place so much that I’ve rebooked for next year! It has absolutely everything I need. There is 24/7 security, any issues are fixed really quickly and the staff members are so lovely and always willing to help out. This is the first time I’ve moved away from home and I was terrified that my accommodation wouldn’t help me settle in. I’ve never been more happy to be proven wrong :))
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Most helpful review
I loved this place so much that I’ve rebooked for next year! It has absolutely everything I need. There is 24/7 security, any issues are fixed really quickly and the staff members are so lovely and always willing to help out. This is the first time I’ve moved away from home and I was terrified that my accommodation wouldn’t help me settle in. I’ve never been more happy to be proven wrong :))
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Hillfort House Information
| Telephone | 0127 3003 710 |
| Postcode | BN2 4PB |
| Price from | £219.00 per week for 25/26 (subject to availability) |
| Top tip | Beat rising energy costs with all bills included, all year long at Student Roost. Enjoy peace of mind with no caps or hidden costs, so you can focus on a great student experience. |
Room Types
Single Rooms - Ensuite Silver
Single Rooms - Ensuite Bronze
Single Rooms - Ensuite Gold
Single Rooms - Ensuite Silver
Single Rooms - Ensuite Classic
Single Rooms - Ensuite Bronze
Single Studios Studio Platinum
Single Studios Studio Gold
Single Studios Studio Bronze
Single Studios Studio Silver
Amenities
This property offers spacious communal areas, courtyard, on-site maintenance team, 24/ staff on-site, in-house house keeping, high speed Wi-Fi, flexible payment terms, on-site laundry, limited mobility rooms available & all inclusive bills. Discover more!
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- Common Room
- Gym
- Library or Study Area
Features
- Common Room
- Communal Kitchen
Internet Access
- WiFi
Laundry
- Coin-operated Communal Laundry
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- Maintenance Team (24-hour on call)
- Onsite Manager
Recreational Facilities
- Entertainment Room
- Gym
- Outdoor Area
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- Contents Insurance
Study Support
- Library or Study Area
Travel Times
Hillfort House has easy access to all local amenities, Brighton Pier, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, restaurants, pubs & clubs.
University of Brighton
Moulsecoomb13 mins2 mins10 mins1.0 mi
Falmer Campus29 mins7 mins20 mins2.4 mi
University of Sussex
Falmer Campus37 mins6 mins19 mins1.7 mi
Hillfort House Biography
Hillfort House boasts excellent amenities, making residents feel right at home! It’s just a short walk to the University of Brighton Moulsecoomb Campus and a seven-minute bus ride to the University of Sussex Falmer Campus.
There’s a spacious communal area for catching up with friends or simply relaxing after class. You can enjoy the on-site gym, or have a bbq in the outdoor courtyard. You’ll be supported 24/7 by the friendly and dedicated on-site staff, in-house housekeeping and on-site maintenance. There’s high-speed Wi-Fi fitted throughout the residence so you can stream all your favourite shows.
At Hillfort House, you’ll have your choice between an en suite room in a shared flat, or a studio apartment which comes furnished, boasting a self-contained kitchen, bathroom, and living space.
Find your perfect room at Hillfort House today!
All the Answers You Need About Student Accommodation
What tenancy length do I need?
Some students choose to stay during the academic year, whilst others – particularly international students – require a tenancy that covers the entire year. You can also find student accommodation that is available for one or two terms, classified as a “short stay” on our search filters.
Should I stay in catered student accommodation?
This is totally up to you! Catered accommodation means you will be served meals at set times in a dining hall, and you’ll likely have access to fewer kitchen facilities than if you were to stay in self-catered accommodation.
What is a guarantor and do I need one?
A guarantor is a person who signs a contract to agree to pay your rent if you are unable to. Most university accommodation requires a guarantor, and this applies to both domestic and international students.
Will I need to pay a deposit on student accommodation?
Most likely, yes, you’ll need to pay a deposit. This will be refunded at the end of your stay as long as there is no damage to the room or property.
What bills will my rent include?
If you are staying in university-run accommodation or private halls, your rent should include any utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and internet. Students are not required to pay council tax, however you may need to fill in an exemption form so make sure you check with your local council.
What is purpose-built student accommodation?
Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) are residential buildings designed for students. They are often located close to campus, boast modern facilities, include all bills, and often have staff on site to assist residents.
Will my student accommodation be furnished?
Student accommodation is typically fully furnished. Your room should include at least a bed, clothes storage, desk and chair. You’ll likely need to bring things such as bedding and kitchen utensils, but we have a full list here of everything you’ll need.
Read Hillfort House Reviews
I loved this place so much that I’ve rebooked for next year! It has absolutely everything I need. There is 24/7 security, any issues are fixed really quickly and the staff members are so lovely and always willing to help out. This is the first time I’ve moved away from home and I was terrified that my accommodation wouldn’t help me settle in. I’ve never been more happy to be proven wrong :))
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased you're having such a great experience while living with us. We are so pleased you'll be joining us again next year! Many thanks - Student Roost
I am a rebooker, next year will be my third one. Really nice and confortable
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so pleased you'll be joining us for a third year! We really appreciate the feedback! - Student Roost
A very good place to stay with a good service available.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
Great location, perfect service, caring staff, interesting events regularly. Great room arrangement by Awwal and Ronnie.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
Perfect place for student . It is even so close to both universities Brighton and Sussex .
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us and are happy with our location. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
The staff has been really friendly and helpful. Met some amazing people. The accommodation organises events to mingle and meet people from different backgrounds
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased to read that you are enjoying getting to know our team members and that you’re enjoying socialising with your fellow residents. We really appreciate your feedback! Many thanks – Student Roost
Good experience, value for price
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
The staff are nice. And the rooms are very good and spacious
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased to read that you are enjoying getting to know our team members and that you are happy with your room! We appreciate your feedback. Many thanks – Student Roost
Awwal is the greatest employee
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Very nice environment for university students.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you’re enjoying your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student
The atmosphere here is incredibly relaxed and welcoming. I feel completely safe, which is a huge plus. The university is just a short 10-minute drive away, making it super convenient. I also appreciate how peaceful the area is. Plus, you can check it out for free!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we’re very pleased you’re enjoying living with us and feel safe at Hillfort House! It's great that you’ve found our location to be so convenient. We really appreciate the feedback! Many thanks – Student Roost
Very good service , great room arrangement! Katrina and Ronnie are very friendly and helpful!
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Very good property and the staff are very lovely
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Great place but expensive for what it is. Certain groups will dominate the social spaces. Day staff are absolutely lovely but night staff tend to “forget” to pass on any messages.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We value all resident feedback and use it to further improve our services for current and future residents. Many thanks – Student Roost
The staff is great and sraff members are availabe to provide help most of the time!
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I have been here a year and have had a wonderful time. The location is perfect for both universities and the city center and the super friendly staff here especially made my stay all that much better. Couldn't recommend it more.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. It’s great to know you have enjoyed your time living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
Everything is excellent !!!! All at the highest, I am happy that I am stayed here
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to know you've had such a positive experience with our team members. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
Friendly and helpful staffs!!!
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Everything is perfect! The location is quiet and not far away from the city center, and all the staffs here is kind and friendly, I have the best best experience here for the past two years!
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so nice to hear you enjoyed your time at Hillfort House and have stayed with us for two years! Student Roost
Reception is very responsive and good to talk to in giving us tenants advice as well as make interesting conversations about many topics in and out of uni.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate the feedback and are so pleased you've found our team members to be so helpful! – Student Roost
Better WiFi and more common spaces
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I personally stayed in a bronze studio. Great place to live if sense of community matters to a person. Lots of fellow students from Brighton and Sussex, and many friends to be made in social spaces. Staff are extremely friendly, helpful, and nice. Cleanliness in stairs, hallways, and all public spaces can be awful and can go unchanged for weeks unfortunately. The rooms themselves are good quality but the price is not fair for the overall quality provided. Student Castle has larger and cheaper studios with a far better location. All in all good, but there is a lot of space for improvement. Also be wary of living in a shared flat if you don’t know your roommates. If they are nasty and trash the shared areas beyond recognition, there is nothing the admins can do about it other than ask every flatmate (including you) to pay £40 for a somewhat decent cleaning, that is if the kitchen becomes unlivable.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We value all resident feedback and use this to further improve our services for current and future residents. We really appreciate your comments. Many thanks - Student Roost
Its really amazing expeirence and I loved it
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Great service and ronnie is helpful and very amazing
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Really nice student accommodation
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased you have enjoyed your time living with us, we really appreciate the feedback. Many thanks – Student Roost
Hillfort House is really goood.
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Amazing experience and so efficient, thank you to Ronnie and Brenda!
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate the wonderful feedback on our team members and are so pleased you've enjoyed living with us. Many thanks - Student Roost
Very sweet staff very nice social place
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re pleased you’ve enjoyed your time with us and we appreciate the lovely feedback on our team members. – Student Roost
Just work needed to be done on cleanliness
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They have the best person in brighton Flynn he is so kind and so helpful
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very good，reception Ronnie very nice
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're pleased you enjoyed your time living with us :) Many thanks - Student Roost
Amazing, excellent, elegant, smooth
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One the worst accomodation I have been yet It takes alot of time to repair anything in your room Away from town Few restaurants nearby But it's close to uni
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry that you have experienced some issue that have negatively impacted your stay. We’d like to speak to you about your experience, so we can ensure we are putting changes in place to further improve our services and the living experience for current and future residents. If you haven’t done so already, I would encourage you to complete our Feedback and Complaints form so a member of the team can get back to you – www.studentroost.co.uk/feedback-and-complaints. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We value all resident feedback. - Student Roost
Very good for living. Perfect for first year students
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Has been good experience, needs to up its budget for maintenance and cleaning services.
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Good experience overall here all my stay
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Overall a very good accommodation but could better.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We value all resident feedback and would be keen to hear your suggestions on how we can improve our services for current and future residents. You can contact your property team directly, or you can complete our Feedback and Complaints form so a member of the team can get back to you (www.studentroost.co.uk/feedback-and-complaints). – Student Roost
Hillfort house is a very comfortable place to live in. Flynn is very helpful and he’s my favourite person.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it’s great to hear you’re enjoying your stay with us and we’re pleased Flynn has made such a positive impact! We really appreciate the feedback – Student Roost
good good good h h h h h h h h h h h h
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Very good place to live and very good people and laundry and cleaning facilities Cheever and the kids are very nice people
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we're really pleased you're enjoying your time at Hillfort House and all the facilites we have available to our residents. - Student Roost
Nothing to tell Nothing to tell
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Good place to find new friends and people.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it’s wonderful to hear you’ve made new friends while living with us. We really appreciate the feedback! – Student Roost
I like it here and I love the quietness
Hi there, thank you for your review, we're very pleased you enjoyed your time living with us. Many thanks - Student Roost
Less security cameras, Anyone could sneak in, social area is very noisy
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience at Hillfort House. We have over 40 security cameras in place to ensure the protection of our residents along with 5 points of entrance/exit from the building and all doors and gates are self-closing, to restrict any non-residents that have not been invited to visit from entering our accommodation. We would encourage you to report any incidences of unauthorised access to your property team as soon as possible, if they happen to occur. I’m sorry to hear the social area has felt too noisy for you. We want all residents to enjoy our facilities. Our property team are always available for you to discuss this matter with and they will assist in any ways they can, if appropriate. Many thanks – Student Roost
I am leaving in this accommodation as a student and we are lacking to find entertaining facilities e.g (table tennis…etc) and I hope you guys improve that
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm sorry to hear you felt dissatisfied with the entertainment facilities at Hillfort House. We use all resident feedback to further improve our services for current and future residents. - Student Roost
It’s good value for the price I would recommend to someone that needs a student accommodation.
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I genuienly like the building and the staff creates a very safe social environment. My only recommendation, which is a big one too, is that student roost and study group runs background checks on the residents. People with an extense criminal record shouldn't be allowed to live in the building for the safety of the other residents.
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Overall a good place just a little expensive.
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Its a nice place n all that. Could be better though.
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We would be keen to hear any suggestions you have on how we could improve on our services to make your time at Hillfort House even better. You can contact your property directly with more information, or complete the Feedback and Complaints form on our website (www.studentroost.co.uk). Many thanks - Student Roost
Good experience.. enjoyed every event
Hi there, thanks for leaving us a review, we're so pleased you've had a good experience living with us and have enjoyed the events put on by our team members. Many thanks - Student Roost
My experience is great at the hillfort house.
Hi there, we're so pleased you've enjoyed your time at Hillfort House, thank you for the feedback! - Student Roost
Staff working here is so friendly and helpful and the environment inside the accommodation is so cheerful and happening.
Hi there, we're so pleased to hear you've had such a positive experience with our staff and that you've enjoyed your time living with us. Thank you for leaving us a review! - Student Roost
Really friendly environment and easy to make friends in the social lounge
Hi there, thanks for leaving us a review! We're so pleased to hear you've found it easy to make friends at Hillfort House :) We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay with us. - Student Roost
Very good experience, the staffs are very passionate and helpful.
Thankyou for your feedback - i will pass onto the team , its always a delight to hear students are happy with us . PC
Hillfort House is amazing place during your studies. Especially the events they organise for students. Last I attended the dog therapy session, that really helped me.
Hi , Thanks for the feedback - we are working really hard this year to deliver a program of events which will appear to all and the dogs are a real winner. We're glad you enjoyed and we're hoping to invite them back early next year . PC
beautiful accom, the staff are amazing and so sweet - specifically robert and jess
Thankyou for your lovely words - i will be sure to show this to Jess and Rob and already know they will be delighted to receive such praise - We're pleased that you are enjoying your time with us . PC
good amenities and common areas that aren't included in many other accommodations. many events on often and take suggestions from residents. Within walking distance of brighton campus and have links to trains and busses easily. Overall, great place to stay and would recommend
Good morning , I was delighted to read your feedback and how much you would recommend us - We strive to make our students feel welcome and great to hear you enjoy our social events. PC
If you like overpriced, poorly run student accommodation this is the place for you. One of the worst experiences of students halls of residence I've ever had! The whole experience from start to finish was an absolute nightmare from frankly disgusting communal areas, a quite frankly unsafe approach to fire safety, broken doors, noisy neighbours and ran by a company who don't have a central customer complaints department. Would definitely not recommend - if you want a more realistic picture of living here, just have a look at the google reviews.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your experience at Student Roost. I’m so sorry to hear about your experience and the issues you encountered during your stay. We always want to hear feedback from our residents on how we can improve our services and the living experience for all residents. I thank you for sharing your feedback with us so we can strive to make further improvements to the actions we have already put in place to tackle cleanliness , littering and anti-social behaviour. Any resident found to be breaking the terms of their tenancy agreement and taking part in anti-social behaviour are reported to the police and their university. There was an issue with the fire alarms over the winter period which have since been reviewed so you should not find this a constant source of disturbance If there are other issues you would like to raise, or any other feedback you wish to share with us, you can complete our Feedback and Complaints form here - https://www.studentroost.co.uk/feedback-and-complaints Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We use all feedback, good and bad, to further improve our services
Great place to live. The building is nice with plenty of amenities that you miss out if you go into shared housing. Management is on site and answer any questions quickly. Recommend it
Thanks for the fantastic feedback , we're delighted to hear you love the property and would recomend us to others :) PC
really helpful staff and beautiful building and interiors
Hi thanks for the great feedback - its wonderful to hear you love the team and the property :) PC
A beautiful place to spend the school year and wonderful staff as well
Thanks for the feedback - Its great to hear you love the property and the team as well :) PC
Comfortable room. There were a few bad apples that have been let go. I am extending. Cleaning and maintenance personnel are very pleasant people. Those in reception are friendly. New management is more than competent.
Thanks for your feedback - it always makes us happy when our guests love the team :) PC
It's an amazing and serene places with an affordable price.The staff are very welcoming and kind and you can make lots of friends.
This is great to hear - we love it too , so good you felt welcomed and have made new friends :) PC
Amazing staff. Always there to help.
Thanks for the review - Its lovely to hear how great you think our staff are
It's all good; the staffs are understanding and kind; the social places are nice; but it's expensive and I wish there was someone to help us with cleaning the kitchen and corridor of the flats once a month
Thanks for the feedback - its lovelt to hear you like the staff , we do offer a paid cleaning service - If you see the team at reception they will be able to provide more detail . PC
great facility with easy access to uni campuses. Only fault is the very many late night fire alarms that went off many times
Thanks for the feedback , we know there were problems with the alarm which is always a pain , we've been assured this is all resolved so you should be having peaceful nights now . PC
I love the management. They are really friendly which makes me feel at ease.
Thanks for the great feedback - The management will be delighted to hear they are loved :)
The overall experience is really good the location is really beautiful and calm and next to the universities, next to the bus stopes . But far from the city centre but buses are always available from the nearest bus stop which is like a min away from the accommodation. Fully satisfied
Thanks for the feedback - Glad you feel satisfied , Brighton has great public transport services so we hope you enjoy you bus trips into the City. PC