Accommodation

Accommodation at St John’s is full of character, blending historic architecture with modern comfort. All our rooms are located on the Bailey, many with stunning views of Durham Cathedral or the River Wear. Living in College means being part of a friendly, close-knit community right in the heart of Durham, just a short walk from lectures, the library, and the city centre.

It’s hard to put into words just how much St John’s has meant to me, but if I had to choose one word, it would be ‘home’.

Haneen, Law graduate

Accommodation at St John's

We have around 220 undergraduate spaces and 50 postgraduate rooms. Most of our rooms are single standard rooms, each with a single bed and shared bathroom facilities, while 42 are en-suite. About 30 rooms are shared (with two single beds), and some feature double beds. All bedrooms include a bed, desk and chair, storage, and most have a sink.

Most first-year undergraduates live in College accommodation, second-years typically live out nearby, and many finalists choose to return for their final year.

St John’s adopts the University’s pricing for College accommodation, with a few modifications — we do not apply extra charges for ¾ or double beds, and no discounts are given for rooms without a sink.