Located on Isambard Brunel Road in central Portsmouth, Chaucer House is home to more than 480 students and is next to Portsmouth & Southsea railway station. The University of Portsmouth’s Guildhall Campus is around a 10-minute walk away. Students can choose from en-suite, studio and accessible rooms, with shared or private kitchen and living spaces depending on the room type. The property has two common rooms, a fully equipped gym and dedicated study areas. All bills are included, 24/7 security is provided and there is no deposit.
Portsmouth is a compact coastal city with a strong student community, a long maritime history and plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Chaucer House is well placed for exploring the city, with Cascades Shopping Centre about 10 minutes away and Gunwharf Quays around a 15-minute walk. Southsea is also easy to reach by bus, while Portsmouth & Southsea station makes travel outside the city straightforward.
Address
Chaucer House, 32 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2GP, UK
Transportation links near Chaucer House, Portsmouth
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station – around a 3-minute walk
- Civic Offices Bus Stop – around a 2-minute walk
- St Luke’s Church Bus Stop – around a 2-minute walk
- Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station – around 1 mile away
What room types are available at Chaucer House, Portsmouth?
Chaucer House offers en-suite, studio and accessible rooms. En-suite rooms have a private bathroom with access to a shared kitchen and living area, while studios provide a more private setup with their own kitchen and living space. Accessible rooms are also available, with the exact features depending on the room selected.
There are two common rooms at Chaucer House, along with a spacious study room and a fully equipped gym. Other facilities include bike storage, on-site laundry, vending machines, recycling and printing for an additional charge. Heating, water, gas, electricity and Wi-Fi are included, as well as contents insurance. The property also has CCTV, secure access, 24/7 assistance and an on-site service team. Free Circuit Laundry is currently available on eligible en-suite bookings for 2026/27.
What is around Chaucer House, Portsmouth?
Supermarkets: Tesco Express on Isambard Brunel Road is just 381 feet away, around a 2-minute walk from Chaucer House. Sainsbury's Local on Guildhall Walk is 0.2 miles away, around a 4-minute walk, while Tesco Superstore on Crasswell Street is 0.5 miles away, around a 4-minute cycle for a larger grocery shop.
