The Port On The Square is a student accommodation in Bristol operated by Prestige Student Living, located at 31 Surrey Street, St. Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8FU. It is a distinctive development that blends two modern blocks with three listed historic buildings, offering en-suite rooms and studios from around £229 per week, all bills included. The property sits in central Bristol close to Cabot Circus and the BIMM Music Institute (a 2-minute walk) and within reach of the University of Bristol and UWE. Amenities include a private dining room, communal lounge, on-site gym, and a games area with pool and foosball.
The standout feature is the architecture: few Bristol PBSAs combine genuinely historic listed buildings with modern student blocks on the same site. This guide covers the rooms, the location, the amenities, and who The Port On The Square suits.
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The Port On The Square
| Feature | Detail |
| Operator | Prestige Student Living |
| Address | 31 Surrey Street, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8FU |
| Architecture | Two modern blocks + three listed historic buildings |
| Room types | En-suite rooms (13-13.8 sqm) and studios (15.5-17.8 sqm), incl. Silver/Gold/Accessible studios |
| Price from | Around £229 per week, all bills included |
| Distance to BIMM Bristol | 2-minute walk |
| Distance to University of Bristol | About 17-25 minutes (walk/bus depending on campus building) |
| Distance to UWE Bristol | About 21-minute bus ride |
| Amenities | Private dining room, communal lounge, on-site gym, games area (pool, foosball) |
| Nearby | Millennium Square, We The Curious, M Shed, St Nicholas Market, Cabot Circus |
| Bills | All-inclusive; verify current rates at booking |
The architecture: modern meets listed
The Port on the Square’s defining feature is its mix of old and new. The development combines two contemporary purpose-built blocks with three listed historic buildings, giving residents a choice between sleek modern rooms and spaces with genuine period character. This is rare in the Bristol student accommodation market, where most PBSA is either entirely new-build or entirely converted. The result is a development with more visual interest and a stronger sense of place than a standard student tower.
The rooms reflect this range. Standard en-suite rooms run 13-13.8 sqm with a small double bed positioned against the wall to open up the center of the room, a private en-suite, a study desk, and generous storage. Studios run larger at 15.5-17.8 sqm and come in tiers, Silver Studio, Gold Studio, and Accessible Studio, each self-contained with a private kitchen.
The location: central Bristol and BIMM
The Surrey Street address (BS2 8FU) places The Port On The Square in central Bristol on the St. Paul’s fringe, with a genuinely central position:
- BIMM Music Institute is a 2-minute walk, making this one of the best options for music students
- University of Bristol is reachable in roughly 17-25 minutes depending on the campus building and whether you walk or take the bus
- UWE Bristol is about a 21-minute bus ride
- Millennium Square, We The Curious science center, and M Shed museum are nearby for culture and weekends
- St Nicholas Market, Bristol’s iconic market for street food and local crafts, is within reach
- Cabot Circus shopping is close
- A range of hospitals including the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is accessible and useful for medical and healthcare students
For BIMM students especially, the 2-minute walk is a genuine selling point, and the property markets heavily to Bristol’s music student community.
Amenities and what’s included
The Port on the Square runs a full amenity package:
- Private dining room for hosting dinner parties with friends
- Communal lounge as a social hub for meeting other residents
- On-site gym for cardio, weights and event prep
- Games area with pool table and foosball
- All bills included, with Wi-Fi throughout
- On-site team and security
The amenity stack is competitive with other premium Bristol PBSA and positions the property as a sociable, community-focused option rather than a quiet study block.
Who The Port On The Square suit?
Strong fit: BIMM Bristol music students (2-minute walk); students who want a sociable, amenity-rich building; those drawn to the distinctive listed-building character; medical and healthcare students needing hospital access; students who value a central position over the absolute shortest University of Bristol walk.
Weaker fit: students who need to be a 5-minute walk from the University of Bristol main precinct (consider Brunel House or Campbell House) and those on the tightest budget who can find cheaper non-en-suite options elsewhere.
How to book The Port On The Square
- Browse room types on Prestige Student Living’s site or verified aggregators
- Choose en-suite or studio tier (Silver, Gold, Accessible)
- Check current cashback or referral offers (the property has run £200 referral and cashback deals for 26/27 bookings)
- Confirm your guarantor or payment plan
- Note that some external improvement works have been in progress; ask about current status at booking
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What is The Port On The Square in Bristol?
The Port On The Square is a student accommodation in Bristol by Prestige Student Living at 31 Surrey Street, BS2 8FU. It blends two modern blocks with three listed historic buildings, offering en-suite rooms and studios from around £229 per week, all bills included.
How much is The Port on the Square?
Rooms start from around £229 per week, all-inclusive of bills, ranging up across en-suite and studio tiers (Silver Studio, Gold Studio, Accessible Studio). Prices are time-sensitive; confirm current rates at booking.
Which universities is The Port On The Square near?
BIMM Music Institute is a 2-minute walk. The University of Bristol is roughly 17-25 minutes away depending on the campus building and transport, and UWE Bristol is about a 21-minute bus ride. Several hospitals are also accessible for healthcare students.
What room types does The Port on the Square offer?
Standard en-suite rooms of 13-13.8 sqm and studios of 15.5-17.8 sqm, including Silver Studio, Gold Studio, and Accessible Studio options. En-suites share a kitchen; studios are fully self-contained.
What amenities does The Port on the Square have?
A private dining room, communal lounge, on-site gym, and a games area with pool and foosball, plus all-inclusive bills and Wi-Fi throughout. It is positioned as a sociable, amenity-rich building.
Is The Port On The Square good for music students?
Yes. BIMM Bristol is a 2-minute walk away, making it one of the most convenient options for music students in the city, and the property markets actively cater to Bristol’s music-student community.