Round Hill sits in an odd sweet spot in Brighton: close enough to campus and the sea to feel central and quiet enough to still feel residential. That's where Prestige Student Living has put Ravilious House, on Lewes Road at BN2 3HW, a newer build with the amenity list of somewhere twice its price and a location that splits the difference between the University of Brighton and a decent bus ride to Sussex. Here's what actually matters if you're weighing it up: the rooms, the money, the getting-around, and the bits nobody puts in the brochure.
Ravilious House
| Item | Details |
| Address | Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HW |
| Operator | Prestige Student Living |
| Room types | En-suite (shared kitchen and dining) and self-contained Studios |
| Walk to University of Brighton / Screen and Film School | About 20 minutes |
| University of Sussex | Accessible by bus |
| Bills | All-inclusive, with 1Gbps wired internet |
What's on offer
There are really two ways to live at Ravilious House. The en-suite route puts you in a shared kitchen and dining setup with a private bathroom of your own, the classic first-year arrangement built for making friends over badly cooked pasta. The studio route strips that back to a single self-contained space: bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, all yours, no negotiating who left dishes in the sink. Both come with a proper bed, a real desk (not an afterthought), and enough wardrobe space that you won't be living out of a suitcase by week three. Dual occupancy is on the table for some studio types, at an extra £50 a week if you're moving in as two people. Rent for 2026/27 starts around £270 a week, and rent covers everything, wired internet included, so budgeting is one less thing to think about. Get a current quote before you commit, since rates shift as rooms fill.
Getting your bearings
Lewes Road does the heavy lifting here, a straight run of cafes, bars, and takeaways that means you're rarely more than a few minutes from decent coffee or a late-night kebab. Pelicano Coffee Co. covers the former, Brinjals handles a solid curry, and The Panda Lounge is the one everyone recommends for breakfast after a rough night. Both the University of Brighton and the Screen and Film School are about 20 minutes on foot, which is walkable but not always appealing in February rain, and Sussex is a bus ride rather than a stroll regardless of which part of the city you're coming from. The seafront isn't far either, close enough for an evening walk when the desk starts to feel like a trap.
On-site
- Free on-site gym
- Cinema lounge
- Rooftop terrace with city views
- Private study rooms and a library
- Communal lounge
- Laundry room
- Secure bike storage
- CCTV and secure key fob entry
- On-site maintenance
Where it stands up, and where it doesn't
Credit where it's due: the amenity list here punches above its weight. A free gym removes one recurring cost most students budget for separately, and the rooftop terrace is a genuine draw on a clear evening rather than a marketing photo that doesn't match reality. The stumbling block is the walk. Twenty minutes to campus sounds fine written down, less fine on the third rainy commute of the week, and it puts Ravilious House a notch behind halls that sit right on university land. If proximity to lectures is your first filter, weigh that against everything else on offer here before deciding.
Who should book it
Book it if you want serious on-site amenities (gym, cinema, rooftop) without hunting for the priciest hall in the city; you're happy with a 20-minute walk or a short bus hop to campus; and you'd rather live somewhere with a proper social buzz on Lewes Road than tucked away on a side street.
Skip it if you need to be within a five-minute stagger of lectures or a 20-minute walk in bad weather is a genuine dealbreaker for your daily routine.
For more options in the city, have a look at student accommodation in Brighton, and if you're still working out your budget, how much student accommodation costs in the UK is worth a read.
FAQs
Where exactly is Ravilious House?
Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HW, in the Round Hill area, close to the city center and a walkable distance from the seafront.
What room types are actually available?
En-suite rooms with a shared kitchen and dining space or self-contained studios with your own kitchenette. Some studio types allow dual occupancy for an extra £50 per week.
What's the weekly cost?
From around £270 a week for 2026/27, bills and 1 Gbps wired internet are included. Confirm the live rate before booking, since pricing moves as availability drops.
What's actually on site?
A free gym, a cinema lounge, a rooftop terrace, private study rooms, a library, laundry, and secure bike storage.
How far is it from campus?
Around 20 minutes on foot to the University of Brighton and the Screen and Film School. The University of Sussex needs a bus.
Is it worth it?
For students who want real on-site facilities and don't mind a walk over a doorstep-close hall, yes; it's a strong middle-ground option in Brighton's market.
