Best Student Accommodation in Boston, United Kingdom

Boston’s main higher-education provision is centred on Boston College, which offers university-level courses alongside further education and specialist training. The University of Lincoln also has a direct connection with the town through the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology.

Boston College University Centre

Boston College University Centre provides university-level courses at the Rochford Campus, including degree-level study, alongside Access to Higher Education provision. The Rochford Campus also houses a spacious library with computers, course reading resources, access to more than 300 journals, and a silent study room. Specialist facilities include the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Centre, the Digital, Transport and Logistics Academy, and the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology, supporting technical and industry-focused study in areas such as engineering, digital technologies, transport, and logistics.

University of Lincoln

The University of Lincoln is based in Lincoln, but has a connection with Boston through the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology, which is led by the university. The Institute has facilities at Boston College's Rochford Campus, alongside its other facilities across Lincolnshire. Students considering the University of Lincoln while living in Boston should distinguish between the Institute's facilities at Boston College and the university's main Brayford Pool Campus in Lincoln. Students studying at the main campus would need to plan a separate daily journey between Boston and Lincoln.

Casita currently lists one student accommodation option in Boston:

• Ideal Professional And Student Room: Offers a single room in a homestay, providing a residential option for students in Boston.

Choosing student accommodation in Boston depends on where you study, your budget, and how often you need to travel. Before booking, consider:

• Boston College: If you study at Boston College’s Rochford Campus, check the distance to the campus on Skirbeck Road and whether the journey works by walking, cycling, or local bus.
• University of Lincoln: If your course is connected to the University of Lincoln through the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology, check the full journey to your teaching location, including travel from your accommodation to Boston railway station and onward travel to Lincoln. The Institute also has facilities at Boston College’s Rochford Campus.
• Monthly budget: Check the rent alongside food, transport, phone costs, study materials, and other everyday expenses.
• Bills and Wi-Fi: Check whether electricity, water, heating, and Wi-Fi are included in the advertised rent before comparing properties.
• Room and facilities: Check the room type, furnishings, laundry, study areas, parking, and any other facilities included with the property.
• Location: Consider whether you want to be close to the town centre for shops, restaurants, the market, and attractions, or nearer Skirbeck Road for easier access to Boston College.

The cost of living in Boston depends on accommodation, lifestyle, and how frequently you travel outside the town.

Student Accommodation

According to Numbeo, the following figures provide a general guide to everyday living costs in Boston.

Groceries

Utilities

Transportation

Student Travel Passes & Discounts

These travel options are available to students where they meet the relevant age, eligibility, or travel requirements.

Note: Prices can change throughout the year, so use these figures as a guide when planning your student budget.

Boston has rail and bus services connecting the town with Lincolnshire and destinations further afield. Boston railway station provides services towards Sleaford, Skegness, and Nottingham, while local buses connect the town with Lincoln, Spilsby, Spalding, Kirton, and surrounding communities.

Brylaine operates many of the local and regional bus services serving Boston, including routes to Lincoln, Skegness, Spilsby, Spalding, and Kirton.

Getting Around Boston

Boston town centre is compact, with the Market Place, shops, cafés, restaurants, and historic attractions within walking distance of one another. Students living near the centre can walk to many everyday destinations, while local buses provide connections to residential areas and nearby communities. Brylaine also operates town services connecting different parts of Boston.

Train

Boston railway station is served by the Nottingham–Skegness route, providing rail connections towards destinations including Sleaford, Nottingham, and Skegness. Students travelling to Lincoln can also use the rail network, although there are currently no direct trains. The fastest journeys take around 1 hour 4 minutes, with an average journey time of around 1 hour 8 minutes. Check current services before planning a regular commute.

Bus

Local bus services provide connections around Boston and into neighbouring towns. Current services include the B5 between Boston and Lincoln, B7/B7X towards Skegness, B4 towards Spilsby, and services towards Spalding and Kirton.

Bus travel can also help students reach attractions outside the town centre. For example, the B3 and B8 services run from Boston to Kirton, which is the nearest bus stop for RSPB Frampton Marsh. The reserve is around 3 miles from Kirton, so visitors need to continue the journey on foot or use another form of transport.

Cycling & Walking

The River Witham provides a route for walking and cycling beyond the town centre. Water Rail Way follows the river along a former railway route between Boston and Lincoln, forming a 33-mile, mostly traffic-free trail through the Lincolnshire countryside.

Boston has historic landmarks, markets, walking and cycling routes, and nearby nature reserves to explore in students’ free time:

• Boston Stump: St Botolph’s Church, commonly known as Boston Stump, is one of Boston’s best-known landmarks. Its 83-metre tower rises above the town and surrounding Lincolnshire landscape.
• Boston Market: Held every Wednesday and Saturday, Boston Market has stalls selling fresh produce, food, clothing, household goods, and other items, making it a popular part of local town life.
• Water Rail Way: This 33-mile walking and cycling route follows the River Witham between Boston and Lincoln, passing through the open fenland countryside.
• RSPB Frampton Marsh: This wetland nature reserve outside Boston has walking paths, bird hides, reedbeds, and freshwater habitats, with a range of birdlife throughout the year.
• Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre: Located in the town centre, Blackfriars hosts theatre, comedy, workshops, exhibitions, and other cultural events.
• Boston Central Park: An 11-acre green space in the heart of Boston, with walking paths, landscaped gardens, a skate park, outdoor fitness equipment, and open areas for spending time outdoors.