Living in Oxford
All students live in single rooms during their stay at Hertford, all of which are comfortable and well-equipped.
Each bedroom is furnished with a single bed, study desk, wardrobe, and sink. All our buildings have Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and a common area for socialising. Your room will be cleaned daily, and fresh towels and bed linen are provided each week. Three meals will be available each weekday in the college Dining Hall. As our accommodation is fully catered, it will not be possible to cook in your accommodation.
There are five sites that you could stay in during your programme. All the sites are owned by Hertford College and are used by our students during term-time. Each site has its own unique feel and are all located within a 15-minute walk of the main college site.
Students have been living on the main Catte Street site for over seven centuries, and today our main college site is an eclectic mixture of buildings and architectural styles. Our three quadrangles are varied in their layout, with a wide range of rooms available.
Click the links below to find out more about where you might stay.
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Abingdon House
Known as ‘Ab’ for short, this traditional Oxford townhouse is located near the River Thames and other Hertford accommodation sites (the Graduate Centre and Warnock House). It provides 59 rooms which share 14 bathrooms. The rooms are spacious and traditional and are used by our undergraduate students during term-time. It also has its own common room for socialising in the evenings. This annexe is 1.2km from college.
The room is very comfortable – just like home.
Student from National Taiwan University
I’m satisfied with my accommodation, it gives me enough private space.
Student from Shenzhen University
Very convenient & comfortable.
Student from the University of Fukui
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College: Old Buildings Quad
This is the oldest part of college, and houses the main quadrangle, the lodge, hall, chapel and library. There are a small number of student rooms in OB Quad,16 bedrooms which share 5 bathrooms. These rooms are over 200 years old, with a distinctly Oxfordian charm.
It’s really impressive as to the view from my window. I love the classic building styles and the modern equipment. I really appreciate the diligent work done by housekeepers.
Student from National Polytechnical University
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College: New Buildings Quad
The rooms in New Buildings Quad (NB) were constructed in the early 20th century. These buildings are connected to OB Quad via the Bridge of Sighs. Like the rooms in OB, these rooms are notable for their traditional features and high ceilings. There are 80 student bedrooms in this quad, sharing 27 bathrooms. NB Quad is home to the Junior Common Room (JCR), a social space that you may wish to use during your programme.
I like it, simple but comfortable.
Student from United International College
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College: Holywell Quad
This is the newest area of the main college site. It was built in 1975 and is connected to NB Quad by a stone corridor. This quad has 70 bedrooms, sharing 20 bathrooms. It is also home to the temporary library which you may use during your stay at Hertford.
Thanks to housekeepers, my room was always clean and comfortable.
Student on the August Open Enrolment Programme
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The Graduate Centre
This purpose-built accommodation opened in 2000 and provides 85 en-suite bedrooms around a central courtyard. It is situated right on the river Thames and has great views across Christ Church Meadow. A common room complete with table tennis is available for shared use.
The room is comfortable and clean. Also I’m glad that I have my own bathroom.
Student from City University
Greetings from the chef, staff, and housekeeper made me comfortable.
Student from Rikkyo University
Good accommodation. Clean, good sightseeing. Close to town centre, convenient to go shopping. Good environment, near the river.
Student from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Warnock House
Geoffrey & Mary Warnock House is a purpose-built accommodation annexe adjacent to the River Thames and just a kilometre from the main college site. There are 72 single bedrooms, sharing 15 bathrooms. Warnock House has recently been refurbished and has a reading room available for shared use.
Accommodation is very comfortable, the room is bright and large, [it] makes me feel good.
Student from Waseda University
I like the room as it is clean, tidy, big and a single room.
Student from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Please note that it is not possible for groups or individual applicants to request specific accommodation. All rooms are allocated based on group size, the dates of the programme and availability at the time of booking, as well as being subject to other internal factors.