Skyline is a high-rise student accommodation at 37-39 Oxford Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH8 8EY, operated by Now Students, just a 4 to 5-minute walk from Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus and International College. Spread across 15 floors, it offers en-suite rooms in 3-, 4-, and 6-bed apartments alongside studio options, with all-inclusive bills and standout amenities, including a 16th-floor Sky Lounge with sea views. This guide covers the rooms, prices, location, amenities, the honest picture, and who Skyline suits.
Skyline Bournemouth
| Item | Details |
| Address | 37-39 Oxford Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH8 8EY |
| Operator | Now Students (NSL) |
| Room types | Silver En Suite rooms (Lower, Mid and High Floors) in 3, 4 and 6-bed apartments, plus Sky Silver Studios |
| Walk to Lansdowne Campus / BU International College | About 4 to 5 minutes |
| Distance to Talbot Campus | About 15 to 25 minutes by bus |
| Bills | All-inclusive (water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, contents insurance) |
| Standout feature | 16th-floor Sky Lounge with sea views |
The rooms and prices
Skyline spreads its en-suite rooms across floors 1 to 15 within 3-, 4-, and 6-bed apartments, so your room and view genuinely change depending on which floor you're on, with Silver en-suite rooms on the lower and mid floors running from 13 to 20 square meters and separate Sky Silver studios on the ground floor for students who want their own private kitchenette. Every room comes with a small double bed, generous storage, a dedicated workspace, and a private en-suite shower room. Rent is all-inclusive, covering water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance in one simple payment, with a monthly installment option available if three-installment payments don't suit your budget. Guide prices range from around £179 to £297 per week depending on room type and floor, so confirm current rates and availability at booking.
Location and getting around
Skyline sits on Oxford Road in Boscombe, a 4 to 5-minute walk from Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus and International College, with Talbot Campus and Arts University Bournemouth both reachable by bus in under 25 minutes. Cranborne House bus stop is a 5-minute walk; Park Road bus stop is 7 minutes; and Bournemouth Railway Station is about an 8-minute walk. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are all within walking distance, and Bournemouth's town center and beach are easily reached on foot. My tip: Skyline's 16th-floor Sky Lounge genuinely delivers sea views that most Bournemouth halls can't match, so it's worth asking to see it on a viewing if that's a selling point for you.
Amenities
- 16th-floor Sky Lounge with sea views
- Roof terrace
- Cinema room
- Virtual gym
- Study areas
- Communal kitchen/lounge in every en-suite apartment
- Card-operated washers and dryers
- Outdoor courtyard
- 24/7 CCTV and on-site resident team
- Regular social events
The honest picture
Skyline's strengths are its standout Sky Lounge and roof terrace with sea views, a genuinely short walk to Lansdowne Campus, and a strong amenity set including a cinema room and virtual gym for a mid-market price point. The honest counterpoint: with rooms spread across 15 floors and several room categories, prices and room sizes vary significantly depending on which floor and apartment size you book, so it's worth being specific about exactly which room type and floor you're being quoted for rather than assuming all "en-suite" rooms are equal. As always, confirm your specific room type and current price before booking.
Who Skyline Bournemouth suits:
Strong fit: students who want standout social spaces like a sky lounge and roof terrace; those who prioritize being close to Lansdowne Campus and BU International College; students who want a lively, well-reviewed community with regular social events.
Weaker fit: students who want Talbot Campus or Arts University Bournemouth within walking distance; those who want guaranteed lower-floor or higher-floor rooms without paying close attention to which apartment type they're booking.
For other options, browse student accommodation in Bournemouth and read how much student accommodation costs in the UK.
FAQs
Where is Skyline in Bournemouth?
Skyline is at 37-39 Oxford Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH8 8EY, about a 4- to 5-minute walk from Bournemouth University's Lansdowne Campus.
What room types does Skyline offer?
Silver en suite rooms across lower, mid, and high floors in 3-, 4-, and 6-bed apartments, plus Sky Silver Studios on the ground floor.
How much is Skyline Bournemouth?
Guide prices range from around £179 to £297 per week depending on room type and floor, with rent fully inclusive of water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance.
What amenities does Skyline have?
A 16th-floor Sky Lounge with sea views, a roof terrace, a cinema room, a virtual gym, study areas, and card-operated laundry.
How far is Skyline from Bournemouth's campuses?
It's about a 4 to 5 minute walk to Lansdowne Campus and BU International College, with Talbot Campus and Arts University Bournemouth reachable by bus in under 25 minutes.
Is Skyline good for students?
Yes, it's a well-reviewed high-rise hall known for its sea-view sky lounge and central Boscombe location close to Lansdowne Campus.
