Live your best Uni Life in Guildford
Ranked as the 12th best University in the UK (University Guide 2025) and 285th in the world (QS 2025), Surrey University is renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant student community.
- Prestigious Reputation: A leading institution recognised both nationally and globally for its outstanding education and research.
- Diverse Community: Join over 15,000 students and connect with 136,000 graduates across 187 countries, becoming part of a truly international network.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Benefit from a large campus, modern facilities, and a supportive learning environment.
- Prime Location: Situated in the beautiful town of Guildford, close to London.
Studying at one of the best? It makes sense to stay at the best. Visit Riverside House now!
Why book with us?
Prime Location for Students
Unilife Riverside House is located within a 3 min walk to the University of Surrey campus. Located on the River Wey, our property boasts tranqil studio river views. Heading into town? Take a 7 minute stroll via a quiet footpath by the river.
Best rooms in Guildford
With our luxurious student rooms, you can expect innovative design, spacious layout, ample storage, comfortable double beds, all equipped to create a peaceful and safe space just for you. In addition, you will have access to 1,000 Mb super high speed Wi-Fi, allowing you to study more effectively and relax afterwards.
Unilife Student Accommodation in Guildford Riverside House
2024 / 2025 Studios - Last few remaining!
Riverside House
Prices
Prices from £305 Per Week
Room types
Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, Luxury, Luxury Plus, Luxury VIP
Easy access to
3-minute walk to the University campus & 7-minute walk to Guildford High Street.
Transport links
5-minute walk to Guildford train station.
Discover your new home away from home
History & Culture
G Live
G Live has been developed as a contemporary state-of-the-art live entertainment venue. G Live offers a range of theatre, music, comedy and more!
Guildford Castle
Visit Guildford Castle and head to the top of the Great Tower for a 360 degree panoramic view of Guildford and the beautiful surrounding countryside
Spike Heritage
The Spike Heritage Centre offers guided tours which present a unique opportunity to discover what life was like in the Guildford Union Workhouse.
Food & Drink
The Friary
The Friary Guildford is a large shopping center in Guildford, Surrey, featuring over 50 stores and a food court.
High Street
Featuring cobbled streets and historic buildings, the high street is beautiful and provides an array of local shops.
Nightlife
Guildford’s town centre boasts a vibrant and diverse nightlife scene, offering pubs, bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
Transport
Airport
Heathrow airport and Gatwick airport are a short drive from Guildford and provide worldwide connections.
Train
Located in the heart of town, Guildford train station provides direct trains into Central London and around the UK.
Bus
Commuting around Guildford is easy with Safeguard coaches providing affordable travel.
Sport
Ice Hockey
Guildford Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Guildford and they play the Guildford Spectrum.
Athletics
Keep fit during your time at University and join the local athletics club, Guildford and Godalming Athetlics.
Cricket
Founded in 1866, Guildford Cricket Club boast excellent facilities and have over 300 members.
What's nearby?
Great quality accommodation with excellent quality rooms social spaces and very clean facilities. Great location close to main campus which is very useful. Awesome staff who are very helpful and friendly and resolve all issues as promptly as possible :)
Incredible experience so far! Makes everything about University life so enjoyable with extremely friendly and helpful staff, amazing facilities and a fantastic location. So happy to be staying here!
I've been living in Unilife for one year. Everything in here is very good! I got a great private space with a soft double bed, separate bathroom, and a kitchen. More than that, we residents also got free breakfast, coffee and tea. Meanwhile, the area around here is very quiet and safe, and it only need to take 15-20 mins walk to Winchester City Centre for shopping and to Winchester Station for catching a national railway to any other cities. Every staff in Unilife is kind and lovely. They held many interesting events and activities for us. And the reception would take care of our parcels and mails. They also would do thier best to provide assistance when sometimes I need help.
I mailed with one of the team member Alex and he was always responding quickly even If I asked a month later. Therefore good work of ethics just like other members in the team, Ben, Alberto, Marius... Apart from that it is basically the best located accommodation for students. We are living one of the Luxury plus studios with my partner and it is more than enough for us at the moment. I mean the place is modern-well furnished and everything but I like to problem solving capabilities of the team the most.
Overall very impressed with quality of accommodation and level of service. Billing is simple as it includes all the services; electricity, rates, gas, water, council tax and so on. The students have all they need in their own space, so have somewhere to study without being disturbed. Social events if they want to be involved. Comes at a price above the basic halls or renting, but nicely packaged and happy with our choice.
I have found that the room is so comfortable with all the necessary equipment and easy to settle down for students. Also, the security is good which is important for young students. As a parent, I would like to recommend Unilife not only to my daughter but also her friends for the next year.
Just wanted to say how impressed I was when I dropped Vaughn off. We were met and given a comprehensive tour of the studio and the site and explained how things worked. The studio was gleaming and I feel so reassured that he has made the right choice for this upcoming year. One doesn’t always receive a service akin to ‘what it says on the tin’ but from first contact with you, to moving in, Unilife certainly does deliver a first class package.
Thank you Luke, Jasmine is so happy at Unilife, you’ve made the whole process from Bermuda so simple and hassle free.
After three amazing years at Unilife – Middle Street, my daughter is considering a further year with Unilife to extend her degree to a Masters; this is the ideal time for me to express my immense gratitude to the Unilife Team for the last 3 years. Unilife was the perfect choice from the start and has continued to provide excellent, luxurious ‘home from home’ accommodation for University Students.
Three years ago, I made contact and found the entire team at Unilife to be genuinely honest, open and professional at all times regarding their product, service provided and costs involved and I chose Unilife without any doubts. The integrity of the Senior Management and all staff I met was apparent and I haven’t looked back. A happy, safe and secure student is a student that will learn and strive to achieve their full potential at University.
Unilife students are totally secure and so comfortable, with modern and luxurious apartments that allow them their privacy along with a close community ethos promoted by the on-site team. The multi-purpose common room; onsite gym and washing machines/dryers mean students have all they need and more within the building. I have seen my daughter flourish whilst living at Unilife for three consecutive years and for her to be considering another year is testament to how good it has been.
The location of Unilife is so close to the University faculty buildings; to shops; to the Library; and to the Clubs – which also enhances the safety aspect with short distances for students to walk to, and return home to at night - just a five minute walk with the friends for life she has met also living at Unilife.
The entire team of staff, with specific mention to the House Manager – Frank, take time to get to know each student well offering them understanding and empathy, ensuring their well-being is monitored from a distance during their University years and in addition, ensuring the students feel a sense of belonging who have pride in their home and treat it with respect whilst entering adulthood.
Unilife provides the perfect ‘home from home’ unique student experience in safe and secure accommodation buildings and peace of mind for parents.