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Right by the coast with sea views and a lively city feel, Portsmouth is a great place to study. Around 30,000 students call the University of Portsmouth home, so there’s always something going on.

From cafés in Southsea to shopping at Gunwharf Quays or sunset walks along the seafront, Portsmouth gives you the best of both, relaxed coastal living and city energy.

·  A lively seafront city
·  All-inclusive bills
·  On-site gym & cinema
·   24/7 on-site support
·   Short walk to Gunwharf Quays

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Where you live shapes your uni experience. In Portsmouth, it’s easy to find somewhere that suits you, whether you want to be close to campus, near the water, or right by shops and transport links.

Europa House

Europa House sits on Portsmouth Harbour, just 15 minutes from the University of Portsmouth and a 4-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays. Shops, restaurants and cafés are right on your doorstep. Portsmouth Harbour station is just moments away too, making it easy to travel along the south coast or further afield. A Uhomes 2025 Must Stay Winner! A testament to the genuine trust and satisfaction of our international students.

Amenities
All inclusive
Cinema
Laundry
CCTV
Kitchen
3/4 bed
Study room
Secure key
Gym
Games room
Bike storage
Management team
Wifi
Free contents insurance
Communal lounge
Ensuite
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Why students choose Hello Student in Portsmouth

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All inclusive
Close to UoP
Safe and secure
Student community
Portsmouth social events
24/7 health and well being support
Gold certified operator
All inclusive
Close to UoP
Safe and secure
Student community
Portsmouth social events
24/7 health and well being support
Gold certified operator

Living & studying in Portsmouth

Student life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth mixes city life with laid-back seaside charm. Gunwharf Quays is a popular hangout, with over 30 places to eat and drink and almost 90 shops.

Need green space? Victoria Park and Milton Park are perfect for a break between lectures. There are also five theatres in the city, so there’s always something new to see.

Getting around Portsmouth

Portsmouth is compact and easy to get around. You can walk or cycle to most places, and regular buses (including routes 2, 7 and 8) connect Fratton, North End and the city centre.

There are three main train stations, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea, and Portsmouth Harbour, with strong local and regional links.

Best student areas in Portsmouth

Southsea

About 10 minutes from the university and under 15 minutes from Europa House by bus, Southsea is a beautiful seafront area. With coastal walks and historic spots like Southsea Castle, it’s ideal if you love being by the sea.

City Centre

Packed with cafés, restaurants and shops, this is where Portsmouth feels busiest. Europa House is just a 10-minute walk away.

Fratton

Quieter than the city centre, Fratton offers a more relaxed pace of living. It’s home to The Bridge Shopping Centre and Fratton Park, Portsmouth FC’s stadium, and sits around 25 minutes from both Europa House and the university.

Perfect for students at Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth (UoP)

Ranked in The Guardian’s top 50 universities for 2026, the University of Portsmouth offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It’s known for strengths in areas like cyber security, forensics, sport science and astrophysics.

Less than a mile from Europa House, it’s easy to reach on foot, by bike or by bus.

Support & facilities at our Portsmouth properties

Our Portsmouth accommodation is designed to make student life simple from day one.

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Spaces designed for students

Europa House includes an on-site gym, cinema room, games room and smart laundry facilities, everything you need under one roof.

Safety & security

With on-site teams, 24/7 CCTV and secure electronic door entry, your safety and peace of mind always come first.

Don’t take our word for it…

Our Portsmouth accommodation reviews.

Great student accommodation. Good size flat. Well maintained building.

Anita, on Google.
Resident at Europa House, Portsmouth.

Excellent place to stay. Clean building and shard spaces. Building was secure and felt safe living there at all times. Corridors and floors quiet during night. Effective quiet hours policy. The study rooms, cinema room and gym were well kept and are of a high standard.

Student, on StudentCrowd.
Resident at Europa House, Portsmouth.

Reception team are absolutely lovely and go above and beyond when planning social events. The events always have food and drink are are advertised with enough time to fit it into my schedule. Any maintenance requests are fixed in a timely manner.

Student, on StudentCrowd.
Resident at Europa House, Portsmouth.

One of the best if not the best student accommodation in Portsmouth, great staff and management, incredible facilities! Better than most, if not every student accommodation in Portsmouth!

Y, on Google.
Resident at Europa House, Portsmouth.
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