Regatta Place, Durham

Regatta Place is the newest Durham student accommodation, which opened in Summer 2025. Located at 1-63 Front Street, Durham DH1 2GS, it has several bus stops minutes away, connecting students to Durham University within 15-minutes and Durham City Centre within 10 minutes. Situated in the Gilesgate area, Regatta Place Durham offers peaceful living with easy access to local amenities and transport links in a traditional block of student accommodation. Aldi and Tesco Extra are a short walk away, and several restaurants and takeaways are just at your doorstep. Regatta Place accommodation provides a wide selection of affordable en-suites from £187/week and studios from £287/week, all stylishly furnished and with all-inclusive rent. Enjoy exclusive access to an on-site gym, cinema, landscaped courtyard, private and group study areas, 24-hour on-site security, and many more amenities. Enjoy affordable and cosy living at the #1 student accommodation in Durham voted on StudentCrowd!

Features of Regatta Place Student Accommodation Durham

Regatta Place Durham offers a wide range of studios and en-suites to meet diverse preferences. Studio rooms include Studio, Studio Plus, Large Studio, Studio Top Floor, Large Studio Top Floor, Extra Large Studio, and Deluxe Studio Top Floor. En-suite rooms include Classic, Classic Plus, Large Classic, Deluxe, Classic Top Floor, Classic Plus Top Floor, Large Classic Top Floor, Deluxe, and Deluxe Plus options. No matter which one your choose, all rooms at Regatta Place accommodation are well-furnished with a queen bed, study desk and chair, wardrobe, ample storage, and a private en-suite containing a shower, sink, and WC. The large modern kitchens are fully fitted, and each includes an oven, separate hob, integrated microwave/oven (Studios only) and fridge freezer. Mezzino Regatta Place has also partnered with Unpacked to offer student starter packs and deliver your bedding, cutlery, pots, and pans right into your new home.

Designed with students in mind, Mezzino Regatta Place accommodation also provides plenty of excellent on-site amenities for you to feel at home. For students who enjoy working out, you can say goodbye to membership fees with a state-of-the-art gym and aerobics studio with Matrix Fitness equipment bikes, running machines, rowing machines and weights. Head to the landscaped courtyard to unwind, or the cinema room to enjoy a true big-screen experience. In addition to the ample private study space provided in your apartment and room, Regatta Place Durham also has private study areas situated in our fantastic study communal lounge. You will have access to up to 250MB of WiFi throughout the entire building, on-site laundry to wash and dry their clothes in comfort, and also car parking and electric charging for students who drive.

Living in Regatta Place means you will always feel secure. Only residents who carry a security key fob will have access to the building, and each apartment has its own door entry system. Full 24-hour CCTV is in operation in all lobby areas. If you need any help, there will always be members of the accommodation team on site to answer questions and offer a hand. Your rent at Regatta Place residence will be all-inclusive of utility bills, WiFi, and contents insurance, ensuring your living is hassle-free.

Location and What's near Regatta Place Durham?

Reggate Place is located at Gilesgate, the outskirts of Durham city, putting you in a traditional block of student accommodation. It is easy to find a series of dining options down the street. Durham Chinese (Chinese takeaway) and Oceans Pizzeria are just across the road, or take a 2-minute walk to find more choices like LA Pizza, Uwcb, SPUDDIES (fast food), and Mr Choi's (takeaway). Large supermarket chains are just behind the building, including ALDI (6 min walk), Tesco Extra (8 min walk), and Lidl (9 min walk). The Queen's Head is a traditional pub within a 10-minute walk. Durham City Retail Park, located just a 15-minute walk away, is a popular out-of-town shopping destination in Durham with major UK retail names such as B&Q, Argos, Currys, and Sports Direct. Looking for the best city amenities, take a bus and get to Durham City Centre in 10 minutes, where you will find everything you need.

How to get around Regatta Place Durham?

Regatta Place student accommodation Durham is located within easy reach of public transport links to ensure you can get to campus and the city centre without any trouble. Several bus stops like Bingo (1 min) and Moorlands (3 min) are just steps away, and Durham train station is a 16-minute bus ride.  Durham University is a 15-minute bus ride or a 12-minute cycle. The university's Sport Centre is an 8-minute cycle, the Students' Union is a 10-minute cycle, and Palatine Centre is a 12-minute cycle.